Edelweiss flower at the origins of EDELGEN® complex, an antiaging solution
Highly concentrated in flavonoids and tannins, Edelweiss provides antioxidant, DNA and soothing properties.
This wonderful plant is self-immunized to flourish in the hostile environment of the mountain slopes. It has managed to develop extraordinary defenses against harmful ultraviolet rays, low atmospheric pressure and extreme temperatures and humidity. Bellefontaine’s Edelweiss is harvest in the heart of Swiss Alps, in Valais.
Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is a real Alpine “survival star” that grows at 1,346 meters, where it is exposed to high levels of UV radiation.
Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is a real Alpine “survival star” that grows at 1,346 meters, where it is exposed to high levels of UV radiation. There the Edelweiss flower has to contend with extreme temperatures. Edelweiss is a natural expert in self-protection. Bellefontaine’s Edelweiss extracts are produced from a selected variety of Leontopodium alpinum, using a unique high-altitude cultivation process in the Swiss Alps for an abundance of active compounds.
Not only life in the high altitudes, but also its sophisticated blooming process make the Edelweiss such an extremely rare and precious Alpine plant. Edelweiss does not bloom in the first year of culture and it can only be harvested from the 2nd to the 4th year of its life.
Bellefontaine has selected the Edelweiss flower in order to provide the best results and innovative beauty products.
Bellefontaine’s Edelweiss is extracted from a botanically and chemically well-defined plant that ensures total traceability from seed to active ingredient. With the respect to sustainability, the Bellefontaine’s Edelweiss is harvested under strict rules and regulations.
Unique features of Edelweiss flower
Rare Alpine plant, sustainably and organically cultivated according to Bio Suisse organic standards and Fairtrade principles
Contains high level of Leontopodic acid
Strong anti-oxidant, radical scavenging and DNA protection propertiesstress markers
Benefits
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Supports, in vitro, the skin’s crucial protective barrier, enhancing its resistance to external stress factors, and preserves its natural balance
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Provides a new level of protection for an ultimate skin sensation
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Rebalances, in vitro, UV-induced oxidative and pro- inflammatory stress markers
