Lotus powder

Lotus flower transmits purity and luminosity, is known for its invigorating, anti-aging, balancing and nourishing properties, is used to improve the appearance of the skin to gain a smooth and luminous complexion.

BENEFITS

• contain active compounds such as flavonoids like kaempferol and quercetin, polyphenols, glucosides, minerals and vitamins
• provides antioxidant and anti-aging properties
• helps protect against environmental stresses
• moisturizing, nourishing and skin brightening
• cleanses pores, leaves a pure complexion
• helps improve skin elasticity
• can soothe skin from redness
• helps maintain a healthy and glossy hair

USE RECOMMENDATIONS 

• cosmetic ingredient
• ideal for use in mature skin, dull skin, blemish-prone or oily skin care formulations
• suitable in facial care, hair care and body care products
• use it as a mask, mixed with water / floral water, optionally in combination with other plant powders
• use it as an aqueous macerate or infusion, included in toners, lotions, serums, creams
• use it as an oily macerate to prepare face and body oils, anti-aging night creams, hair care applications

FORMULATION GUIDE

• How to prepare an oily macerate
• use 100 ml vegetable oil of your choice and mix it with 10 gr powder
• shake well in order to disperse the powder in the liquid and leave it to macerate up to 7 days, shaking occasionally
• filter it using a coffee filter or a dense sieve, transfer the filtrate into a clean bottle
• use the macerated oil in your project or store it in a cool place; it is stable for several months
• How to prepare an infusion
• add 100 ml boiling water to 10 gr powder and mix
• leave it to infuse up to 15 minutes
• filter it with a suitable tool or filtering paper, allow to cool and transfer the collected filtrate into a clean bottle
• incorporate it at once into your formulation or add a preservative (1% Cosgard) to keep it longer for future projects

SAFETY DATA

• cosmetic use only
• for details refer to safety datasheet