Lotus Sprout Extract
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Antioxidant
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Topical skincare products
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LOTUS SPROUT EXTRACT?
Lotus sprout extract promotes melanosome degradation in both melanocytes and keratinocytes. In addition, lotus sprout extract affects melanosome development and melanin production. Lotus sprout extract also possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
WHAT IS LOTUS SPROUT EXTRACT?
Lotus sprout extract is an ingredient extracted from lotus seeds (Nelumbinis semen) that has been used as a vegetable, functional food and medicine for thousands of years. The seeds are considered functional foods, and their extract has skincare benefits when applied topically.
IS LOTUS SPROUT EXTRACT SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Lotus sprout extract is safe for all skin types and tones.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There is minimal data on contraindications for the topical application of lotus sprout extract. Although rare, patients with an allergy to lotus sprout extract, its components or its byproducts should avoid use of products containing lotus sprout extract.There is little data on the safety of using products with lotus sprout extract during pregnancy, so take caution if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Sources:
Kadoya K, Geyfman M, Boissy RE, Chung R, Poloso NJ, Maitra P, Mehta R. A novel natural botanical ingredient reduces hyperpigmentation by induction of selective melanosomal autophagocytosis. J Investigative Derma. 2023;143(5):S210.
Moon SH, Kim E, Kim HI, Kim SY, Seo HH, Lee JH, Lee MS, Lee SK, Moh SH, Bae S. Skin-Whitening Effect of a Callus Extract of Nelumbo nucifera Isolate Haman. Plants (Basel). 2023 Nov 21;12(23):3923.
Arooj M, Imran S, Inam-Ur-Raheem M, Rajoka MSR, Sameen A, Siddique R, Sahar A, Tariq S, Riaz A, Hussain A, Siddeeg A, Aadil RM. Lotus seeds (Nelumbinis semen) as an emerging therapeutic seed: A comprehensive review. Food Sci Nutr. 2021 May 6;9(7):3971-3987.
