Edelweiss Extract

Item No. BOT-EDWE-02
Availability:
  • Select Sizes for Availability

range

Description
Description
High-purity extract from the Swiss alpine flower Edelweiss (leontopodium alpinum). For natural and/or organic products. Active ingredients: bisabolane, sitosterol, tannin, chlorogenic acid, apigenin-7-glucoside, luteolin, luteolin-4-glucoside. Dissolved in water and glycerin.
Benefits
  • Very high radical scavenging activity of antioxidant products of 286 (= Radical Protection Factor, RPF)
  • Antioxidant activity twice as much as vitamin C
  • Can improve appearance of aged and/or irritated skin
  • Often used together with sun protecting agents
Use
Add to formulas as is, use level: 3-5%. For external use only.
Applications
Anti-aging & anti-wrinkle products, pre/after sun lotions, hydrating and antioxidant skin care products, eye wrinkle products.
CAS
56-81-5, 7732-18-5, 391900-47-3
INCI
Glycerin, Water, Leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract
composition
Glycerin, Water, Leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract, Citric Acid
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear dark brown liquid, faint plant odor
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Citric Acid
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Raw Material Source
Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss), glycerin made of naturally derived oils
Manufacture
Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Created from organically grown, pesticide-free materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. This concentrate is then dissolved in glycerin and water at a concentration of 20 % concentrate and 80% diluents.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
Certified GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1302190100