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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.
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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

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.

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    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.

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    Alexandre Panel

    Klorane Botanist

    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.**

    Botanical illustration Pack Flaxseed

    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 the Flax range for fine hair

    Discover our active botanical ingredients

    Klorane has been taking care of you and nature for over 50 years.

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      Cornflower

      The Centaurea cyanus, known as cornflower, is included in the European pharmacopoeia for its soothing and decongesting properties.
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      Calendula

      We have chosen Calendula to gently introduce babies to the benefits of nature, while taking care of their fragile skin with its soothing properties
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      Cupuaçu

      Grown in the Amazon, Cupuaçu is a star ingredient. A butter with exceptional nutritional power is extracted from the Cupuaça fruit.
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      Aquatic Mint

      Aquatic Mint is known for its anti-pollution properties on the scalp.
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      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.
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      Pomegranate

      Hand-picked pomegranate bark is dried in the sun to concentrate its active ingredients, we then derive a patented extract with fixative properties.
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      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.
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      Chamomile

      We chose Chamomile because of the yellow pigment found in its flowers, which has lightening properties.
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      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.
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      Peony

      Klorane has chosen the Chinese Peony, valued in traditional medicine for its soothing effect, relaxing fragrance properties
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      Quinquina

      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.