Edelweiss Extract

INCI: Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Also known as: Alpine edelweiss

AntioxidantsantioxidantbotanicalEmerging evidencePregnancy safe

Skinlumis Rating

Comedogenic

0/5

Irritancy

0/5

Best applied

Both

Effective range

0.5%–3%

How It Works

An alpine plant extract rich in chlorogenic acid and leontopodic acid. Renowned for its photoprotective and anti-aging effects.

Chlorogenic acid scavenges ROS; leontopodic acid inhibits collagenase and elastase.

pH Range

4.0–7.0

Benefits

Protects against UV-induced collagen breakdown
Antioxidant
Soothes

Proven For

What the evidence supports.

Photoaging

Best For

All skin types

Avoid If

No notable contraindications reported.

Layering Order

4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–3%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

Nutrition Connection

Traditional Alpine herbal tea.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Clean-beauty signature ingredient for Alpine-themed brands.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Edelweiss Extract.

1 peer-reviewed study

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Daily sunscreen use reduced photoaging markers by 24% over 4.5 years compared to discretionary use.

Hughes MCB, Williams GM, Baker P, Green AC
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013

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Pairs Well With

Vitamin CNiacinamide

Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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