Edelweiss: why are some treatments more effective than others?

Did you know that the effectiveness of your edelweiss anti-aging treatment depends directly on the extraction method used and the percentage used in the formula?

This precious Alpine flower, known for its antioxidant and regenerative properties, can reveal its full potential... or lose most of its active ingredients depending on the technique used. Between water-soluble and fat-soluble extracts, the differences are major, and some brands do not always master what they are promoting.

Let’s discover together why this detail can change everything for your skin.

1. Extraction methods: a key difference

Belle Luce water-soluble extract: innovation and effectiveness

• Advanced Process : At Belle Luce, we use an extraction process called MHG (Hydrosoluble Glycerinated Macerate) . This gentle and respectful process preserves the most valuable hydrophilic compounds of edelweiss, such as polyphenols , flavonoids and leontopodic acids .
• Proven effectiveness : These molecules are the true stars of anti-aging. They deeply hydrate, protect the skin from free radicals, and promote cell regeneration.
• Scientific analyses : We carry out chromatographic tests to precisely quantify the active molecules present in our extract, guaranteeing reliable results.

Fat-soluble extract: a limited method

• Classic process : The plant is macerated in a vegetable oil, such as sunflower or olive oil. This process mainly extracts fat-soluble compounds, such as certain fatty acids.
• Major problem : This type of extraction is not suitable for edelweiss, as it does not capture the essential hydrophilic active ingredients (polyphenols and leontopodic acids). The result? Reduced effectiveness for deep anti-aging treatments.

2. What you actually find in your product

With a water-soluble extract

• Polyphenols, leontopodic acids and flavonoids : Active ingredients recognized for:
  • Reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
  • Deeply hydrate by stimulating aquaporins, proteins that regulate water in the skin.
  • Protect against free radicals responsible for premature aging.

With a fat-soluble extract

• Fatty acids and pigments :
  • Provides a nourishing and protective action on the surface.
  • Do not contain the most powerful anti-aging molecules, thus limiting their effectiveness.

💡 Ask your brand this question :
"Does your edelweiss extract contain leontopodic acids and polyphenols? If so, how were they extracted, and what percentages are present?"

3. Challenge the brands: are they transparent?

Many brands promote edelweiss as a key ingredient without necessarily knowing what they're actually extracting from it. BEWARE OF GREENWASHING!

Here are some key questions to ask them to assess their transparency:

1. “Are you using a water-soluble or fat-soluble extract?”
2. “What are the key active ingredients in your edelweiss extract?”
3. “How do these active ingredients work on the skin?”

A serious brand, like Belle Luce, should be able to answer precisely and provide scientific evidence.

4. Why Belle Luce makes all the difference

At Belle Luce, we have chosen excellence AND TRANSPARENCY by relying on:

• An innovative water-soluble extraction : Our MHG preserves the essential active molecules to guarantee powerful and effective care.
• Proven results in vitro + in vitro : Visible reduction of wrinkles, long-lasting hydration and revitalized skin thanks to leontopodic acid and polyphenols.
• A sustainable commitment : Our process respects the environment and preserves alpine ecosystems, without impacting biodiversity.

5. Make the right choice for your skin

When choosing an edelweiss product, ask yourself these key questions:

1. Does the brand use a water-soluble or fat-soluble extract?
2. What active molecules are actually present in the extract?
3. Can the brand prove the effectiveness of its product with scientific data?

With Belle Luce, you can be sure of an authentic, powerful, and environmentally friendly treatment. Contact us; we'll be happy to explain everything in detail!

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