
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
face moisturizer and day cream with 6 key botanical extracts
FEATURES
Light weight formula, Controls oil for an hour or two, Natural ingredients, Reduces dark spots and unveils visibly fairer skin
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Does not contain chemicals and animal-testing
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Whitening Brightening Sun Damage Protection Deep Moisturization Oil Control Reducing Dark SpotsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lotus Herbals Says
Product Description:
Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Deep Moisturising Cream is a breakthrough formula from Lotus Herbals. It combines the benefits of 3 products in 1, whitening & brightening protection from sun damage & deep moisturization to leave the skin feeling perfectly hydrated and fresh throughout the day.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
green-tea-extracts,bearberry-extracts,grape-extract,mulberry-extracts,milk-enzymes,saxifraga-extract
Key Ingredients
Green Tea Extracts,Bearberry Extracts,Grape Extract,Mulberry Extracts,Milk Enzymes,Saxifraga Extract
Ingredients Details
Grape Extract
Common Name(s): Grape extract extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15