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Antioxidant

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Often labeled as: Edelweiss Extract

The alpine survivor plant that protects DNA.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Extracted from the Edelweiss flower, which survives extreme UV radiation and freezing temperatures in the Alps. It contains leontopodic acid, a fierce DNA protector.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Protects against severe UV stress, prevents collagen degradation, and tightens sagging skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A hallmark ingredient of luxury Swiss skincare.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is just a nice-smelling flower.

The Science

It is one of the most rigorously tested botanical antioxidants in dermatology.