OUR PLANTS
Chamomile
Naturally lighten and enhance blonde to brown hair.
Everything you need to know about chamomile and the benefits
We chose Chamomile because of the yellow pigment found in its flowers, which has lightening properties.NAME Chamomile matricaria
USED PARTS Ray floret
BOTANICAL NAME Matricaria recutita l.
FORM Dried flower extract
INCI NAME Matricaria recutita l. flower extract
ORIGIN Egypt
HARVEST May to September
SECTOR Undergoing organic conversion
FEATURES
What does it look like?
PROPERTIES OF CHAMOMILE
Why is it so effective for blonde hair?
We selected a variety of chamomile that is rich in apigenin, a yellow pigment found in the petals. This pigment has natural properties, that naturally and gently lighten all hair shades, from blonde to brown. The natural pigments of the plant attach to the hair without penetrating the hair strand.
Chamomile is where it all began for Klorane: it was the ingredient in our first shampoo 50 years ago. Since then, chamomile has become our iconic haircare product whose secret is passed from mother to daughter, reflecting the bond that binds us to our consumers- a tradition we are very proud of.
A few words from our expert
Chamomile matricaria is widely cultivated in Egypt, which specialises in the cultivation of aromatic plants for herbal teas; the ray florets are a by-product of the manufacture of these infusions.
Klorane Botanist
Did you know?
Galen, an ancient Greek physician, recommended Chamomile for fevers, aches and pains and female disorders. This is why it is also called matricaria, meaning mother. It is also said that the smell of chamomile prevents bees from stinging honey gatherers.
Discover the Chamomile range
A range of hair care products with Chamomile, to give blonde and brown hair beautiful golden highlights.
Discover our active botanical ingredients
Klorane has been taking care of you and nature for over 50 years.
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Our Tahitian monoi is a subtle combination of two plants from the Polynesian coast. Escape with the unique fragrance- a true concentrate of sensuality and softness.Oats
One of our favourite active ingredients at Klorane, particularly for its richness in carbohydrates, lipids and vitamins which give it moisturising, softening and protective properties.Nasturtium
Charming and abundantly flowering, we have chosen nasturtium for its powerful purifying properties that help reduce dandruff.Almond
The Prunus amygdalus dulcis almond that we have selected is a concentrate of protein-rich amino acids whose properties strengthen the structure of the hair to provide softness and shine.Pomegranate
Hand-picked pomegranate bark is dried in the sun to concentrate its active ingredients, we then derive a patented extract with fixative properties.Flax
We have selected flaxseed for its rich mucilage, a true reinforcement that naturally lifts the hair.Mango
We selected mango because it is richness in nutritious fatty acids. Our experts extract a rich butter from the kernel that deeply nourishes and hydrates dry hair.The olive tree
Klorane chose the olive tree for the exceptional anti-ageing properties of its fruit. The olive tree has been a symbol of resistance and longevity since antiquity.Nettle
Nettle was used in traditional medicine for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. The roots of the nettle contain an abundance of natural sebum-regulating active ingredients.Peony
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Quinquina, a tree native to South America, was brought to Europe in the 17th century. Quinine is extracted from its bark and was traditionally used as a tonic and astringent.The citron
The citron that we cultivate under the Corsican sun offers incredible purifying, clarifying power to hair that gets greasy quickly.