
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sun block, 3 active ingredients
FEATURES
Sun Protection with SPF 40 and PA+++, quick absorption, oil free formula, protects, lightens and adds matte touch, fresh feel
BEST FOR
all skin types
CHECKS
does not contain oil
Who Is It For?
All Genders All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Whitening Fairness Matte EffectBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lotus Herbals Says
Product Description:
Lotus Herbals MatteLook Sun Block SPF40 allows you to roam around in sun without any worries. Enriched with PA UVA and SPF 40, this 3in1 daily sun block is a superb sun protection preparation which will protect, lighten and adds matte touch to your skin. Its quick absorption and oil free formula ensures matte, light and fresh feel to your skin and make you look youthful
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
birch-extract,mallow-extract,hops-extract
Key Ingredients
Birch Extract, Mallow Extract, Hops Extract
Ingredients Details
Hops Extract
Common Name(s): Hops extract,hop cone extract,beer botanical
CAS Number: 8016-25-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most potent natural phytoestrogen (8-prenylnaringenin) alongside anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.
Why It's Used: The most potent phytoestrogen source โ 8-prenylnaringenin from hops cones is the strongest phytoestrogen known (stronger than genistein or any other plant er agonist) for women's skin formulations.
How It Works: 8-prenylnaringenin (8-pn) binds er-alpha with ic50 ~5nm (stronger than all known phytoestrogens). xanthohumol provides antioxidant (orac >35,000) and anti-cancer activity. myrcene provides sedating and analgesic activity. lupulone and humulone provide antimicrobial activity vs p. acnes and s. aureus.
Typically Found In: Women's anti-aging,phytoestrogenic formulas,menopausal skincare
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from humulus lupulus cones
Halal Status: Conditional โ hops cones are plant; beer production is halal; extract from non-fermented hops is halal
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
8-prenylnaringenin's extraordinary phytoestrogen potency (er-alpha ic50 ~5nm vs genistein's ~130nm โ 26ร more potent) was discovered when female hop harvesters were observed experiencing menstrual cycle disruption after occupational hops exposure. this occupational endocrinology observation led to identification of 8-pn as the most potent plant phytoestrogen known โ a clinical observation that preceded the laboratory identification of the active compound by decades.
Last Verified: Cosing database,milligan et al. 8-prenylnaringenin phytoestrogen discovery
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12