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The Lotus extract forms a protective extract

Antioxidant
Lotus is extremely rich in phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, anthocyanins or flavonoids, which are very powerful anti-oxidant compounds.

                                       High content in phenolic compounds for lotus

These compounds are able to directly neutralize free radicals, reduce the concentration of peroxide, repair oxidized membranes or reduce the production of reactive species. These molecules inhibit biological oxidation, which induces cell and tissue damage, thus accelerating the mechanisms of skin aging. Thus, the lotus has high antioxidant capabilities, which many studies have shown through various tests and methods.

  Antioxidant power of lotus: Neutralization of DPPH free radical

• The Lotus extract helps to fight against free radicals and protects cell and membrane structures against damage.
• The Lotus extract is a protective extract: it helps to fight against skin aging 

Soothing
The lotus is traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory properties and to soothe and calm small skin rashes and irritations. Indeed, the flower has calming properties by modulating the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1a, TNF-a and IL-6 and anti-inflammatory cytokines like IL-10.

 Anti-inflammatory capacity of Lotus: inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine release

Anti-inflammatory capacity of Lotus: activates anti-inflammatory cytokine release

A specific fraction of lotus flower polysaccharides stimulate cytokine secretion moderately, but especially significantly increases the secretion ratio of anti-/pro inflammatory cytokines (IL-10/IL-6).

Anti-inflammatory power of Lotus

The mechanism of action is mainly due to the fact that the lotus blocks the expression of TLR-2 and TLR-4 (Toll-Like Receptor) mRNA. The signaling pathway of the inflammatory message is then stopped: the intracellular mediators, such as Nuclear Factor-kB, (NF-kB) are no longer activated and secreted; the inflammatory cytokines are much less released.

• The Lotus extract helps to reduce inflammation by regulating the inflammatory response.
• The Lotus extract is a protective extract: it helps to soothe and calm irritated skins

Moisturizing
The lotus has a strong moisturizing activity thanks to its richness in sugars, which participate in two ways of hydration of the skin: the active and passive pathways.

Lotus contains high concentrations of sugars at any stage of ripeness

In fact, the active phenomenon consists of bringing to the skin emollient agents such as humectants (agents that bind water to the surface of the skin) and the components of NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factors), water-soluble substances, hygroscopic and in the stratum corneum. The sugars found in the lotus are hygroscopic molecules, which will capture the surrounding water particles and bind them to the surface of the skin. The Lotus extract thus acts in the active way of cutaneous hydration. On the other hand, the passive phenomenon involves substances that act as a barrier to TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss). The polysaccharides contained in the flower are natural polymers: they will then create a protective film on the stratum corneum, limiting the TEWL. They will reduce water losses by strengthening the impermeability of the epidermis. The Lotus extract thus acts in the passive way of cutaneous hydration. The film thus formed smooths the horny layer; the roughness of Stratum corneum is then reduced and the skin becomes softer to the touch. The lotus therefore helps to reduce small tugging and softens the skin.

• The Lotus extract helps to maintain a good degree of hydration, by connecting the surrounding water molecules. Therefore, it prevents the loss of water and therefore dehydration.
• The Lotus extract is a protective extract: it helps to maintain the water homeostasis of the skin.

Astringent & lightening

In addition, lotus contains many flavonoids. They interact with proteins rich in histamine, glutamine, glycine and especially proline. They bind to these proteins and then form complexes and an accumulation of macromolecules. This phenomenon leads to a precipitation of complexes. Thus, the pores of the skin are tightened. The Lotus extract has astringent properties: the pores are tightened. Phenomena such as acne, bright complexion, oily hair or dandruff are diminished. The lotus has a lightening action on the skin. It helps to homogenize the color of the skin and gives a real shine to the complexion. Indeed, the lotus is able to inhibit the enzymatic activity of tyrosinase, key enzyme of melanogenesis.

Whitening acticity of lotus: inhibition of tyrosinase activity

                              Whitening activity of Lotus: limits melanin content

Also, lotus reduces the biological mechanism of melanogenesis from a global point of view, even at very low concentrations.

• The Lotus extract helps to unify the skin color and makes the complexion brighter.
• The Lotus extract is a protective extract: it gives radiance to the complexion.