Edelweiss extract is a powerful antioxidant that provides rejuvenating benefits, protects against UV radiation and free radicals, whilst also reducing inflammation. Sounds amazing right? It is and you won’t believe how radiant it makes your skin look.
What Does Edelweiss Do for Your Skin?
The key active compounds in Edelweiss are leontopodic acid A and B, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, bisabolan, along with tannins and glucosides. These all work together to soothe your complexion, reduce redness, tighten skin, and provide a shield against pollution.
Is Edelweiss Good for Your Skin?
Yes, unbelievably so. Edelweiss is one of the few ingredients that offers a multitude of skincare benefits while also enhancing the effectiveness of other properties it’s formulated with.
Edelweiss prevents the breakdown of collagen, which results in a plumper softer appearance, it also helps firm skin and reduce the signs of premature aging.
Is Edelweiss Better than Retinol?
It may not be as famous as retinol but Edelweiss actually provides over 40% more antioxidant protection, making it twice as effective at protecting the skin against environmental stressors and pollution.
For those with sensitive skin or who are pregnant, Edelweiss is far gentler and less likely to cause irritation than retinol.
Is Edelweiss Better Than Vitamin C?
Edelweiss has all of the benefits of Vitamin C without being as harsh. If your skin is sensitive to actives, Edelweiss supports the skin barrier, improves skin density, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be used alongside Vitamin C to achieve a brighter, more radiant complexion.
Spooges Face Shots High Altitude Sunscreen is the perfect product to introduce Edelweiss into your skincare routine. In addition to providing SPF 30, it also pumps your skin full of ceramides to soothe and moisturize, raspberry seed oil to hydrate and protect, along with vitamin E to calm and condition skin.