Wild pansy is an edible flower that has been appreciated since ancient times for treating various respiratory, inflammatory and skin conditions. The pretty little flowers come in a wide range of yellows, purples and whites, and are packed with a variety of flavonoids, tannins and carotenoids, making it an excellent skincare ingredient. Today, the wild pansy is also used as a decorative ingredient, and is edible in some of the finest dishes in Scandinavian cuisine.

Wild pansies' higher mucilage content (a type of sugar) gives the tiny flowers their skin-softening properties.