Learn what the lotus flower can do for you

Lotus is a symbol of purification due to its unique ability to keep itself clean in a contaminated environment.

Looking at the surface of a lotus leaf under a microscope, you can see many very small bumps. This structure blocks water drops from spreading out and pushes out pollutants. This enables the lotus leaf to protect itself from dirt and mud.

Learn how this beautiful flower can help protect your skin too.

Lotus
Nymphaea caerulea

Lotus extracts have cytoprotective qualities and protective effects against UVB-induced phototoxicity. The antioxidant rich lotus flower also has high phenolic and flavonoid content.

Phenolic compounds and flavonoids have antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, and skin protection from UV radiation. These compounds also empower the lotus to help minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.

The beautiful lotus flower also contains high levels of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants known to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals. This empowers the lotus to help target early signs of aging.

What does this mean?

Lotus flowers protect the skin from sun damage, oxidative stress and inflammation and target the following:

• Acne
• Blemishes
• Pores
• Wrinkles
• Fine lines

Find the powerful lotus here:

Refining Lotus Gel Creme 

Bakuchi Creme

Lotus Cleansing Balm

Facial Polish

References:

Cho BO, Che DN, Shin JY, Kang HJ, Kim JH, Kim HY, Cho WG, Jang SI. Ameliorative effects of Diospyros lotus leaf extract against UVB-induced skin damage in BALB/c mice. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 Nov;95:264-274. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.07.159. Epub 2017 Sep 12. PMID: 28850926.

Mahmood T, Akhtar N, Moldovan C. A comparison of the effects of topical green tea and lotus on facial sebum control in healthy humans. Hippokratia. 2013 Jan;17(1):64-7. PMID: 23935347; PMCID: PMC3738281.

Mahmood T, Akhtar N. Combined topical application of lotus and green tea improves facial skin surface parameters. Rejuvenation Res. 2013 Apr;16(2):91-7. doi: 10.1089/rej.2012.1380. PMID: 23267660.