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Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water

Nymphaea caerulea flower water is an aromatic water from blue lotus flowers, used in skincare as a skin-conditioning ingredient and aqueous base.

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What it is

Nymphaea caerulea flower water is the aqueous solution obtained from the flowers of the blue lotus (blue water lily), often as a byproduct of distillation. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning aqueous ingredient and can contribute to the water phase of a formula. It carries trace aromatic constituents of the flower.

Safety & warnings

Floral waters are generally mild and well tolerated. They can contain trace naturally occurring aromatic constituents, so individuals sensitive to fragrant botanicals should patch test.

Origin & sourcing

Natural, plant-derived. It is the floral water produced from the flowers of Nymphaea caerulea (blue lotus / blue water lily).

Questions everyone asks

What is blue lotus flower water?

It is the aromatic water obtained from Nymphaea caerulea (blue lotus) flowers, used as a skin-conditioning aqueous ingredient in skincare.

What does it do in a formula?

It serves as a conditioning floral water that contributes to the water phase and carries trace aromatic constituents of the flower.

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