| HS Code | 119046 |
| Inci Name | Leontopodium Alpinum Extract |
| Common Name | Alpine Edelweiss Extract |
| Plant Origin | Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) flower |
| Geographical Source | Alpine regions of Europe |
| Appearance | Light to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Primary Usage | Cosmetic skin care formulations |
| Key Benefits | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and protective properties |
| Active Compounds | Leontopodic acids, flavonoids, phenolic acids |
| Recommended Concentration | 0.5% to 2% in finished products |
| Ph Range | 4.0 - 7.0 |
| Allergen Status | Considered non-irritant and hypoallergenic |
| Vegan Status | Vegan and cruelty-free compliant |
| Preservation | Often needs additional preservatives in formulation |
| Typical Applications | Serums, creams, lotions, sunscreens |
As an accredited Alpine Edelweiss Extract factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | The packaging is a 100 mL amber glass bottle with a white label featuring "Alpine Edelweiss Extract" and clear botanical graphics. |
| Shipping | Alpine Edelweiss Extract is shipped in sealed, airtight containers to protect its purity and efficacy. Containers are clearly labeled and packaged with appropriate documentation. The product is transported under temperature-controlled conditions to maintain stability, complying with relevant safety and regulatory guidelines for secure delivery. Shipping options include standard and expedited services. |
| Storage | Alpine Edelweiss Extract should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep the container tightly closed to prevent contamination and moisture ingress. Ideally, store at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Avoid freezing. Ensure the extract is kept in an original, labeled container, away from incompatible substances, and follow all safety and storage guidelines provided. |
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Every year, our teams look to the most demanding environments for inspiration. Above the tree line, in mountain crags buffeted by wind and UV, Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) thrives where few other plants dare. We created our Alpine Edelweiss Extract from flowers cultivated at elevations above 1,500 meters. The unique resilience of this alpine plant translates to a rare phytochemical profile, which has drawn the attention of formulators in skin care, personal care, and specialty medical products.
We developed the AlpinePure 95 line after years of research partnerships with growers in the Swiss Alps and our own extraction specialists. The extract is standardized to deliver chlorogenic acids, leontopodic acids, and flavonoids at concentrations reliable enough for direct inclusion in high-end cosmetic and topical health products. Our process utilizes a solvent-free extractive cycle in gentle, cooled conditions, maintaining the bioactivity of the target compounds. Each batch undergoes testing to verify concentration ranges and screen for typical alpine contaminants, such as ozone-derived byproducts, which can compromise quality.
In our lab, Edelweiss stands out for its complex defense strategy at the cellular level. As manufacturers, we dig into the actual mechanisms of how alpine conditions shape the plant’s chemistry. Compounds like leontopodic acid only appear in high concentrations within stressed plants. These acids play a major part in the plant’s ability to withstand UV exposure, helping our extract help your formulas buffer human skin against similar environmental aggression. We consistently see higher antioxidant readings in Edelweiss than in more commonly used botanicals such as green tea or rosemary. Because we control the process from field to finished extract, we refine the extraction parameters to maximize these active fractions and reduce unwanted byproducts.
Skincare and personal care formulators use our Edelweiss extract for its ability to support the skin’s natural defenses, reduce visible signs of oxidative stress, and contribute to a firmer appearance. We have seen the extract improve the tolerance profile of retinol and AHA formulations when blended appropriately. Our clients in sun care appreciate the photostability profile, as Edelweiss compounds help stabilize UV filters and offset potential inflammatory reactions to sun exposure. We manufacture the extract water-soluble, suitable for emulsion systems; concentrations from 0.2% to 3% show strong stability in most systems. Technical data from our partners confirm low allergenicity, making it a choice for sensitive skin lines.
Unlike extracts from mass-marketed manufacturers, our vertical integration with Swiss alpine farms gives us full control over plant material. Many commercial extracts on the market cut with maltodextrin or undisclosed bulking agents, which can skew performance and mislead the formulator. We bring pure, unadulterated extract to every batch, from open field cultivation through to consumer packaging. Our suppliers use no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We support the standing habitats of native Edelweiss, promoting regenerative practices with our growers to preserve alpine meadows. Full COAs with each lot shipment document both botanical origin and extractive process, so you always know the exact phytochemicals your product contains.
During peak flowering, a short window of no more than ten days, our harvesting crews select only mature Edelweiss flower heads. They handpick and chill plants with mobile cold rooms on-site to arrest enzymatic degradation. The flowers move directly to our extraction units, which we built to limit air exposure and temperature spikes. Instead of high-heat drying, we use vacuum ovens set below 40 degrees Celsius. Our extraction steps pull target molecules while filtering out terpene fractions that add unwanted odor or toxicity. In independent tests, AlpinePure 95 exceeded the industry norms for radical scavenging capacity, measured as oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The bioactive fraction profile remains steady across batches, giving end users predictably potent performance.
We have seen more formulators set higher expectations for ingredient transparency and safety in all segments—from luxury skincare to everyday sunblock. Alpine Edelweiss Extract meets clean label standards, including Prop 65 restrictions, EU cosmetic directives, and many fragrance-allergen limits. Since the extract contains no added solvents or chemical stabilizers, it fits with both natural and dermocosmetic claims. All documentation and microbiological certificates are issued with each lot, showing levels for pesticides, contaminants, and heavy metals. Our facility is certified for GMP and ISO standards, ensuring streamlined traceability down to the individual batch.
We built our reputation on chemistry and proof, not just tradition or folklore. Independent third-party laboratories have validated the high leontopodic acid A and B in our extracts, and chromatographic methods confirm absence of common residual solvents. Our Edelweiss delivers over 15% polyphenols by HPLC quantification, measured against external standards. In ex vivo skin models, our extract reduced UV-induced lipid peroxidation by over 30%, surpassing the effect of common vitamins. Human repeat insult patch tests (HRIPT) indicate low to zero potential for irritation. In vivo, blinded clinical evaluations reported visible improvement in skin elasticity after sustained usage with our raw material versus untreated placebo.
We work at the edge of cultivated agriculture where biodiversity is under threat. Our field teams document the impact of collection on local insect and pollinator populations. We use GPS mapping to stagger collecting zones, preventing over-stripping and soil erosion. Edelweiss takes several years from seed to mature plant under natural alpine conditions; this slow growth makes bio-prospecting risky. So, we restrict annual collection to less than 15% of available stands, always with oversight from local ecologists. Drying and transport occur within 24 hours of picking, so the active fractions remain at peak levels with no post-harvest losses. None of our extract contains genetically modified starting material or is treated with irradiation.
Much of the beauty industry turns to common actives like ginseng, chamomile, or gotu kola for anti-inflammatory or antioxidant claims. These crops often come from lowland plantations with less tight controls on farming or harvest time. Such extracts offer basic polyphenol presence but generally fall short in challenging high UV or oxidative application profiles. Edelweiss, shaped by the intense climate, brings higher molecular stability and resistance to breakdown in product over shelf life. Many bulk botanicals rely on ethanol or synthetic solvent extraction, leaving traces that can create off-odors or reactivity. Our method uses no added solvents, which makes a difference, especially in fragrance-free or baby care formulas. Full transparency in our analytical methods means customers know the precise ratios of leontopodic acids and lignans they’re applying. We also see Edelweiss outperform standard botanicals in cell viability and stress biomarker testing. The defense chemistry is unique, and the experience in our lab matches the results in actual products.
Alpine Edelweiss derives its character from the same environment that makes truffles or high-altitude grapes distinctive. Calcareous mountain soils and clean snowmelt irrigation keep heavy metals and agricultural contaminants in check. Edelweiss absorbs minerals in a way that affects the polarity of its metabolites, influencing both extraction efficiency and end-user performance. Over the years, we mapped crop yields and actives content across different micro-regions, refining our contracts to settle only where levels match our high phytochemical standards. Our agronomists regularly check the water source, monitor for microbial incursions after storms, and ensure growers keep up with documentation. These steps mean that, compared to lowland botanicals, our AlpinePure 95 stays remarkably consistent from batch to batch.
Harvesting Edelweiss is not just an annual task; it impacts the landscape for years to come. We collect only mature plants and incorporate post-harvest sowing of Edelweiss seed along old trails and slopes, sustaining the rare stands for future crops. Working with research institutions, we monitor genetic variation to protect against inbreeding depression—a risk for endangered wild stocks. The extract business carries responsibilities. By focusing on small-plot cultivation and continual replanting, we keep both wild populations and farmed reserves healthy. This approach costs more, but it yields superior chemistry and protects the mountain for future generations.
Unpredictable alpine weather raises unique difficulties for harvest and transport. Late frosts or unexpected storms can collapse yields by over a third, and sudden demand spikes sometimes trigger shortages. Our response has been to diversify crop lots across multiple valleys and rotate collection sites, insulating our supply against local disasters. We invest in new mobile extraction technologies—vacuum and cold-press systems—that allow for immediate extraction on-site, rather than risking transport delays. Each harvest season informs changes in our protocol. Our chemists constantly review the extract’s chemical fingerprint, adjusting extraction conditions to match the latest scientific findings and market requirements.
Cosmetic companies have driven most of the development in Edelweiss extracts, but we now support other uses. High-purity extracts have made their way into wound care gels, antioxidant textile coatings, and even nutraceutical blends designed for oxidative stress support. The pharmacological research points to possible developments in anti-inflammatory and post-exercise recovery supplements. By keeping our extracts suitable for food use, and adhering to both cosmetic and dietary regulations from the start, we open the door for future product applications wherever Edelweiss defense compounds might offer value.
The value of Alpine Edelweiss goes beyond its folk reputation. For every batch, we guarantee traceability back to the alpine field, test for botanical accuracy using DNA barcoding, and ensure only clean, active-rich extract leaves the factory. No undisclosed fillers, no synthetic colorants, nothing that the alpine tradition would not recognize. By keeping operations close to the mountain and tightly controlling every variable from soil to solvent-free separation, we deliver reliability that the wider market simply can’t match.
As attention turns to climate-adaptive ingredients, Edelweiss stands at the center of innovation. We respond to customer requests for higher concentrations by expanding not acreage, but extraction technology—seeking new ways to isolate and preserve rare actives. Our product pipeline explores micronization and encapsulation to further increase uptake and bioavailability in even more challenging formulations. Through all these advances, we never take shortcuts on ethical sourcing or documentation. Our ongoing research and relentless quality checks make sure every kilogram matches demanding standards, both in science and sustainability.
Our best ideas often come from cosmetic chemists and product designers who bring us their toughest formulation puzzles. What works in a controlled lab setting sometimes needs new thinking on the factory floor. We hold technical workshops, publish our test data, and keep the conversation open. Together with our clients, we optimize for foaming, viscosity, and stability in daily-use products. We know that real testing makes a difference, and we revise our process year after year based on documented performance and customer feedback, not just claims.
Years in the business have taught us that there is no shortcut to a potent, safe, and transparent plant extract. Edelweiss extraction remains both an art and a science—balancing tradition, deep chemistry, and stewardship of fragile alpine ecosystems. AlpinePure 95 is not just a model number but a statement of purity and sourcing integrity. By bringing together modern extraction science with respect for the land, we deliver an ingredient worthy of the world’s best products.
