5 flowers that rescue your skin this spring (and why you need them)
As the spring season approaches, warmer days return and the countryside bursts into colour. But our skin doesn’t always react to the season in the same way. Have you noticed your skin becoming more sensitive recently? It’s not a coincidence: increased daylight, unpredictable winds and changes in humidity put your skin barrier to the test.
At Twelve Beauty, under the scientific guidance of Pedro Catalá, we select the most resilient botanical actives so that your skin can flourish without stress, maintaining its natural balance.
From flower to skin: It's time to get your spring routine ready for the new season!
Does your skin feel more sensitive than usual?
When spring arrives, the world wakes up with longer days and landscapes full of colour. But while nature celebrates, our skin often shows that it’s not happy. Things like spending more time in the sun, sudden changes in temperature and airborne pollen can make it feel more sensitive, reactive and dehydrated.
At Twelve Beauty, we believe that nature is the best guide to understand the changing seasons. That is why we use strong flower extracts to calm, protect and strengthen the skin.
What's going on with your skin in spring?
It’s not your fault; it’s the environment. These are the three main problems your skin is facing right now:
- The environmental carousel: Sudden changes in humidity and wind disrupt the skin’s natural barrier, leaving it feeling uncomfortable and tight.
- The awakening of the sun: Longer daylight hours mean increased radiation exposure, accelerating oxidative stress and affecting the overall quality of the complexion.
- Barrier on high alert: External factors compromise the skin’s natural defence capacity. More than ever, your skin needs ingredients that act as a protective shield.
The flowers your skin needs this spring
At Twelve Beauty, we rely on botanical science to support the skin during times of transition. Certain flower extracts stand out for their ability to calm, protect and reinforce sensitive skin.
Imperatoria: our Alpine secret
Imagine a flower that can survive the freezing temperatures and intense radiation of the Alpine peaks. That plant is Imperatoria (Peucedanum ostruthium), a true ‘master of restoration’ which we have incorporated into our formulations. This extract works as:
- Intensive repair: Imperatoria helps to support skin repair and re-epithelialisation. In practical terms, it helps the skin recover from micro-damage such as irritation caused by cold winds or close shaving.
- Antioxidant protection: Rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, Imperatoria acts as a powerful antioxidant that helps the skin withstand environmental changes.
- Calming and balancing action: Its gentle astringent and hydrating properties make it ideal for skin seeking to regain comfort and equilibrium.
Experience the restorative power of Imperatoria flower extract in our Purifying Cleansing Beauty Cream, which transforms daily cleansing into a treatment that respects the skin barrier without compromising it.
Butterfly bush: natural photodefense
Buddleja davidii, commonly known as the “butterfly bush” for its fragrant flowers, is a remarkably protective plant. Among its many benefits:
- An intelligent shield: It provides meaningful protection against UV radiation, helping to neutralise damage before it occurs.
- Cellular regeneration: Its plant stem cells support skin renewal at a deeper level.
- A fresh-skin effect: Ideal for skin exposed to sunlight that begins to show early signs of ageing, helping maintain vitality and structural integrity.
Buddleja davidii is one of the key ingredients in Nutritive Repair Emulsion, an emulsion designed to comfort the skin when it needs additional support.
Mallow: the embrace your skin needs
Since Ancient Greece, Mallow flower (Malva sylvestris) has been used to soothe the skin. Its appeal lies in its ability to address multiple skin concerns with a single ingredient.
- Deep hydration: Its high mucilage content acts like a moisture magnet, helping the skin retain water and preventing dehydration.
- Immediate soothing action: A powerful ally against inflammation and the discomfort associated with seasonal changes.
You will find it in Rapid Eye Treatment, where it works alongside botanical peptides to strengthen the most delicate area of the face.
Artemisia: the ultimate antioxidant source
Artemisia is one of the most versatile and widely studied botanical genera in plant-based skincare, appreciated for its remarkable antioxidant potential.
- A natural alternative to vitamin C: 1 ml of this extract provides antioxidant activity comparable to approximately 14 µg of pure vitamin C.
- Anti-ageing shield: Its high content of bioactive compounds helps to neutralise free radicals, which are one of the main causes of skin ageing.
Artemisia flower extract is one of the key ingredients in Ideal Moisture Level Serum, where it contributes to strengthening the skin barrier even in highly reactive skin.
Epilobium: the filter for combination and oily skin
This alpine plant extract is now one of the most popular ingredients in natural skincare products. At Twelve Beauty, however, we are proud to have pioneered its use in formulations over 20 years ago. Among its key functions:
- Balancing purification: Helps cleanse the skin from environmental impurities.
- Shine control: Contributes to reducing persistent shine and visibly minimising the appearance of pores.
- Support for acne-prone skin: Helps restore balance in acne-prone skin without compromising comfort.
In the words of Twelve Beauty formulator Pedro Catalá,
'Describing how much Epilobium extract can do for the skin is a great challenge. From reducing the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme to its unusually high oenothein content, it is remarkable. Recent studies have highlighted its positive effects on the skin microbiome, as well as its ability to form a protective shield against so-called ‘zombie cells’, making it one of the most remarkable plants we work with. We use its petals, leaves and stems to their fullest potential to help keep skin healthier for longer. It is, without a doubt, one of my favourites."
For this reason, it is no coincidence that this flower is the key ingredient in our Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum.