Lotus flower

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The lotus flower, known by the scientific name of Nelumbo Nucifera, is an aquatic plant native to India belonging to the Nelumbonaceae family whose ideal habitat is made up of rivers and lakes with shallow waters.

The lotus flower is considered sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism and from its stem a rare fabric that resembles raw linen is obtained and is used to make the robes of Buddhist monks. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it for the treatment of fever, cough, cold and some gastro-intestinal disorders.

In cosmetics it is used to regulate sebum production and reduce excessive skin shine. The key ingredient is a protein called leptin which regulates the synthesis of sebum in cells.

In particular, the tests have shown that the lotus flower extract reduces the formation of the molecule involved in the secretion of sebum, a secondary cause of the onset of pimples and acne.