OUR PLANTS
Flax
Known for its volumising power.
Everything you need to know about our flaxseeds
We have selected flaxseed for its rich mucilage, a true reinforcement that naturally lifts the hair.NAME Flax
PART USED Seed
BOTANICAL NAME Linum usitatissimum l.
FORM Hydroglycolic extract
INCI NAME Linum usitatissimum l. seed
ORIGIN France
HARVEST August
SECTOR Internal and HEV (High Environmental Value) organic farming
FEATURES
What does it look like?
PROPERTIES OF FLAX
How does flax help hair that lacks volume?
In cosmetics, the volumising properties of the mucilage in flax has proven its effectiveness in hair care products. As guardians of the hair, these fibres, called mucilage, bond in contact with water and expand, providing a volumising effect
Klorane has proven the effectiveness of flax fibres and their benefits on hair volume through biometrological tests on hair strands: the mucilage envelopes the hair and provides volume from roots
We harvest flax seeds in the southwest of France, in compliance with organic farming standards.
A few words from our expert
It is with the combination of our botanical and pharmaceutical science that we extract the volumising and texturising properties of flax.
Klorane Botanist
AND FOR THE PLANET?
Our commitment
Respect for the environment*
An eco-design approach*
As part of an eco-consciousapproach, Klorane protects the environment at each stage of the product's life*.
When extracting our raw materials, we use the whole plant with our patented extraction method based on green chemistry.
Towards a societal and united approach with local agronomic and phytochemical partnerships to optimise flax cultivation in the South West France.
With biodegradable formulas to reduce damage to the environment. Manufactured and packaged in recycled and recyclable bottles.**
Did you know?
The flax flower is ephemeral: it only blooms for one day. The flowering period lasts for a fortnight, and each dawn sees a new flower bloom. Every afternoon the petals fall. Every day, a new flower will appear. The ground is then adorned with blue petals.
Discover the Flax range for fine hair
Flax is an essential ally of fine hair! A complete range of products available for hair that lacks volume and lift.
Discover our active botanical ingredients
Klorane has been taking care of you and nature for over 50 years.
Cornflower
The Centaurea cyanus, known as cornflower, is included in the European pharmacopoeia for its soothing and decongesting properties.Calendula
We have chosen Calendula to gently introduce babies to the benefits of nature, while taking care of their fragile skin with its soothing propertiesCupuaçu
Grown in the Amazon, Cupuaçu is a star ingredient. A butter with exceptional nutritional power is extracted from the Cupuaça fruit.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.Pomegranate
Hand-picked pomegranate bark is dried in the sun to concentrate its active ingredients, we then derive a patented extract with fixative properties.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.Chamomile
We chose Chamomile because of the yellow pigment found in its flowers, which has lightening properties.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
Klorane has chosen the Chinese Peony, valued in traditional medicine for its soothing effect, relaxing fragrance propertiesQuinquina
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.
*https://www.klorane.com/uk-en/our-values/we-are-committed
**According to test OECD 301B