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Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

What Leontopodium Alpinum Extract is & what it does

An edelweiss extract rich in antioxidants that helps protect skin from environmental stress and calm its look. It conditions and supports resilience.

What does Leontopodium Alpinum Extract do in skincare?

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract comes from the edelweiss plant and is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-type botanical. Brands often include it for its plant antioxidant content and soothing positioning in moisturizers and serums. It is typically used as a supporting botanical rather than a primary active.

Is Leontopodium Alpinum Extract safe?

Edelweiss extract is a plant-derived ingredient widely used in cosmetics and generally regarded as well tolerated for topical use. As with any botanical, people sensitive to plant extracts may want to patch test first. For specific concerns, check the finished product.

Is Leontopodium Alpinum Extract vegan?

It is derived from the edelweiss plant rather than any animal source, so the extract itself is plant-based and can suit vegan formulas. Vegan status of the whole product still depends on the other ingredients and the brand's claim.

Sunscreens with Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

We rate 38 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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