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Edelweiss Skincare: 6 Incredible Benefits You Need to Know

Ask any skincare aficionado about active ingredients and they’ll have a list out for you with their benefits and when to use it in your skincare routine. But one ingredient that seems to have snuck into the skincare world without much hullabaloo is Edelweiss.

After a little digging, a little birdie found out that this unique ingredient is packed with benefits ranging from anti-ageing to sun protection! So, it’s no wonder why The Body Shop decided to dedicate an entire skincare range to it. In this blog, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about Edelweiss skincare and its amazing benefits.

What is Edelweiss?

Edelweiss is a rare, white wildflower that grows in high and rocky altitudes, like the Swiss Alps. This tiny but mighty flower can brave extreme environments such as strong winds, frost and volatile temperatures. Widely used in folk medicine, Edelweiss has found its way into skincare products given its astonishing benefits. Let’s take a look at them.

 

6 Key Benefits of Edelweiss Skincare

1. Antioxidant overload

Resilient as it is, Edelweiss produces its own antioxidant, called leontopodic acid, that helps it survive on the mountainside. This potent antioxidant helps your skin fend off free radicals and environmental aggressors like dust, gases and pollution. Applying our Edelweiss Daily Serum Concentrate might just be your key to kicking oxidative stress to the curb.

2. Age-defying dynamo

When it comes to anti-ageing skincare ingredients, retinol is one of the first that comes to mind. But Edelweiss extract, boasting 43% more potency than retinol, might just make you reconsider your retinol routine. Don’t believe us? Try The Body Shop Edelweiss Bouncy Sleeping Mask and wake up to moisturised skin with fine lines and wrinkles all smoothed out.

3. UV shield

As if this tiny flower didn’t have enough to its name, it is also a natural sunblock. Edelweiss extract helps to absorb sun rays before they penetrate your skin and protect against the harmful effects of UV rays and blue light. So, keep the Body Shop Edelweiss Bouncy Jelly Mist for on-the-go protection from blue light and UV rays.

4. Hydration hero

Air conditioning, pollution and harsh weather can sap our skin’s natural moisture. Seeping into the deepest layers of your skin, Edelweiss can transform your skin from dry skin to hydrated and supple skin. So, say goodbye to dry, flaky skin with our Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream , which helps repair the skin’s natural moisture barrier and keeps it hydrated for up to 48 hours.

5. Sensitive skin saviour

Not all active ingredients are kind and gentle to sensitive skin. But Edelweiss doesn’t discriminate, if anything it has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that can turn red, irritated patches into calm, smooth surfaces. So, next time you’re struggling to ward off skin irritation, just turn to Edelweiss skin care products.

6. Glow-getter

Who needs a highlighter when you’ve got Edelweiss? Thanks to its antioxidant prowess, this skin saviour restores blood flow and boosts your natural radiance. The result? Naturally radiant and healthy-looking skin.

Power Packed Range

So there you have it- a deep dive into the unassuming yet powerful world of Edelweiss skincare. From its antioxidant properties and age-defying properties to its pore-perfecting and hydrating abilities, Edelweiss proves that good things often come in small packages.

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