Wild pansy is an edible flower that has been prized since ancient times to ease various respiratory, inflammatory or other skin conditions. The pretty little blooms come in a spectrum of yellow, purple and white shades and are packed with a variety of flavonoids, tannins and carotenoids, making them an excellent skin care ingredient. These days, wild pansies are equally coveted as decorative, edible ingredients featuring in some of Scandinavia’s finest new Nordic cuisine.

Wild pansy’s superior mucilages content (a type of sugars) gives the little flower its skin-soothing properties.