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.

White nettle’s saponin and antioxidant content confers astringent and decongesting properties to the plant, which are beneficial in rebalancing oily, blemish-prone skin.