White nettle
Lamium album
White nettles are rich in antioxidant compounds that give it anti-inflammatory properties, making white nettles a soothing ingredient in beauty and skin care. The wild plant also has astringent and decongesting properties that are very beneficial in helping to rebalance blemish-prone skin. A good source of vitamin A, white nettles are edible and unlike stinging green nettles, the young leaves can be consumed raw in salads.
Key Benefits
- Skin-soothing thanks to its rich antioxidant profile.
- Astringent and decongesting properties that can help rebalance oily skin.
- Good microcirculation-boosting effects help to revive skin tone.
White nettle’s saponin and antioxidant content confers astringent and decongesting properties to the plant, which are beneficial in rebalancing oily, blemish-prone skin.
