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. Preserved with vegetal glycerin, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. Dissolved in water and glycerin, preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. Clear dark brown liquid, faint plant odor. Easily water-soluble.
CAS: 56-81-5, 7732-18-5, 391900-47-3, 24634-61-5, 532-32-1
INCI Name: Glycerin, water, Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) extract
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
: Add to formulas as is, use level: 3-5%. Store in refrigerator. For external use only.
Applications: Anti-aging & anti-wrinkle products, pre/after sun lotions, hydrating and antioxidant skin care products, eye wrinkle products.
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: Yes
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis
