Have you seen Sound of Music?
Do you remember the song edelweiss
Here are some facts about edeiwess.
1.Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers, which are short lived perennials.
2 Edelweiss is a German word which means noble and white.
3. The Edelweiss flower is found at altitudes which range from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters, general in areas with light soil, good drainage and southern exposure.
4. For centuries Edelweiss extract has been believed to have positive health effects, diarrhea and dysentery were two ailments that it was believed Edelweiss extract could cure. Today research by the pharmaceutical industry indicates that there was something to these ancient beliefs
5. It grows in mountains, where the air is very clear, exposed to high UV light and extremes temperature.
6. They have also discovered that the ultra violet light absorbing chemicals this plant has developed from high altitude growth makes it a good additive to sun blocks.
7.Pharmaceutical researchers also are interested in the way some chemicals in the plant prevent amplification of oxides, which are tied to the aging process.8. Used in high quality anti aging and anti wrinkle cosmetics. Ingredient used in Althana 7 minutes lift and Christian Dior’s Dior Snow
