Edelweiss Botanicals

05/24/2026

So excited to finally have Edelweiss Botanicals available at a store! You can find our Alpine Salve at in Evergreen, CO

05/10/2026

Alpine salves, made at 8,000 feet. Photographed slightly higher.

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05/06/2026

Prof. Jousch on what makes a good salve vs a cheap salve.

I'm not as anti-sunflower oil as the Professor, it actually has some great properties for skin. When you look at most salves their top ingredients are cheaper less expensive carrier oils.

Our salves are formulated with shea butter as the top ingredient. We also use Jojoba oil which closely matches our skins natural sebum. We formulate ingredients that provide penetrating moisturization but also a protective barrier to lock in the moisture. This is what we mean when we say "no fillers", none of our ingredients are there just to make the formulation cheaper and take up space.

04/30/2026

Freshly poured batch of Jasmine Bergamot.
Most salves are basic — beeswax and oil. We add shea butter because it's one of the richest sources of fatty acids and vitamins A and E in any natural butter. It absorbs without sitting on top of your skin, actually moisturizes instead of just sealing, and has natural anti-inflammatory compounds that help with everything from dry cracked hands to rough elbows.

After it's freshly poured, shea's triglycerides have a tendency to lock up into a rigid crystalline structure, which makes the salve harder. Over time, this structure reorganizes itself into something softer. It literally gets more luxurious over time.

The word is polymorphism. I just call it patience.

04/27/2026

I first smelled this combination walking through Seville early one morning — jasmine growing over every wall, mixing with something bright in the air. It lands like jasmine tea. Floral sweetness cut with something clean and citrusy.

New scent. Same salve. Jasmine & Bergamot Alpine Salve — perfectly compliments your morning ritual.

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04/26/2026

Packages ready to ship! So grateful and blessed for all my early supporters! Thank you!

04/25/2026

Prof. Jousch on our Lavender/Eucalyptus Alpine Salve

04/20/2026

One of those simple little things that’s been making a big difference lately… 🌿

Between getting back into trail running and spending more time outside, I’ve really been paying attention to how I’m taking care of my skin out here. Our climate is no joke.

I’ve been using this salve from Edelweiss Botanicals under my SPF before heading out, and it’s been such a game changer—super hydrating without feeling heavy.

Shared a full spotlight on them over on the blog 💛
Really love supporting small, intentional brands like this—especially when they actually work in mountain life.

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https://evergreenandbeyond.com/f/alpine-skincare-that-thrives-where-we-live-🌿

04/16/2026

The smell of line-dried linen. A lavender farm at dusk. The cool rustle of eucalyptus.
All of it, in a tin.
Alpine Salve is here. Made by hand in small batches.

04/15/2026

Trail season called and Edelweiss Botanicals answered 🌿

My friend Desiree Root wrote a great post about her go-to trail season essentials here in Evergreen — and our Alpine Salve made the list as her pre-SPF base layer for those high-altitude days. That's exactly what we make it for.

Thanks for the love, Desiree! Check out her full post below 👇

There’s something about this time of year in Evergreen… the trails start calling a little louder, the days stretch out just a bit longer, and you can feel that shift into hiking season. I’ve already found myself back out...

04/15/2026

It's official — we have products for sale! Our signature Alpine Salve in Lavender & Eucalyptus has just that perfect balance: clean, welcoming, and grounding. Not to mention the incredible base ingredients that go into every tin.
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Shea Butter — Rich in vitamins A and E, shea butter deeply moisturizes and helps protect skin from dryness, cracking, and environmental stress. It absorbs smoothly without feeling greasy.
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White Beeswax — Creates a natural, breathable barrier that locks in moisture while letting your skin do its thing. It's also naturally antibacterial and packed with vitamin A.
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Jojoba Oil — The closest thing nature makes to your skin's own sebum. Jojoba absorbs effortlessly, balances oil production, and delivers long-lasting hydration without clogging pores.
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Rice Bran Wax — A plant-based wax rich in ferulic acid, a potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from UV and environmental damage. Its fatty acid profile supports the skin's moisture barrier and helps soothe irritation. It also gives the salve a smooth, stable texture that holds up even in warm weather.
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Every batch is handcrafted in small quantities in the Colorado mountains. Simple ingredients, nothing synthetic, nothing unnecessary.