The present invention relates to a new use of an edelweiss extract for application to skin having hair, scalp, or hair of a human for the prevention of the graying of hair and/or for restoration and/or maintenance of the natural hair color. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preventing the graying of hair and/or restoring and/or maintaining the natural hair color which comprises the step of applying to skin having hair of a human a topical composition comprising an effective amount of an edelweiss extract.