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Leaf of life

A fascinating example of botanical engineering.

Observing Nature and taking inspiration from it is one of the secrets of Clarins Research. A Madagascan plant has captured the attention of Clarins Laboratories: the leaf of life
and its fleshy leaves, which remain full of water despite the hydric stress conditions they face. Nicknamed "leaf of life" by Madagascans, the plant is as essential to life as water is for women’s beauty. By helping the skin to renew its various tissues, the organic leaf of life extract promotes perfect hydration.

Alpine Rose

An ingredient that detoxifies the skin

Alpine rose is a bushy shrub found in areas located between 1600 and 2400m of altitude. A hardy plant, it withstands the alpine winter with a thick blanket of snow protecting it from the extreme cold.
In cosmetics, Alpine rose extract is used to help protect the skin from oxidative stress.

Alpine rose has a unique ability to protect the skin from oxidative stress, while boosting lysosome activity to detoxify the skin.

Turmeric

A superpower spice

Well-known for its golden yellow powder that adds vibrant colour to curry dishes around the world, turmeric is a plant native to Southeast Asia
and is cultivated in almost every part of Asia.

Shea

The tree with powerful nourishing benefits

The shea tree is a magical tree, especially for women, and is known as the "King of the Savannah" in Africa. It is a sacred tree, which should never be cut down or damaged. Women are considered its guardians and collect the large nuts that yield shea butter and oil after processing.
Traditionally, shea butter and shea oil, which are rich in fatty acids, help nourish and protect the skin.

Quince leaf

An unparalleled trainer

A small tree native to the Caucasus, quince has been cultivated all over the Mediterranean region. Quince leaves are used in the Steppe regions to treat coughs, cardiovascular diseases and skin conditions.

In cosmetics, quince extract helps tighten the skin’s structure to restore its tone and elasticity. Quince leaf extract helps stimulate fat elimination and regulates the overproduction of fibres that cause adipose tissue to become rigid.

Centella Asiatica

At the heart of our bio-inspiration

Commonly known as “tiger grass”,
as these large felines roll themselves in its leaves to treat their wounds, this age-old plant is traditionally used in Asia for its healing and soothing properties. Clarins discovered that these extraordinary repairing properties were particularly useful for targeting stretch marks.

As is the case with every plant extract, Clarins Research did not settle for a simple extract, they went in search of the purified and active molecule, here they discovered a titrated asiaticoside extract from the leaf.

Sea lily

Sea lily can be found along the Atlantic coastline from Brittany to Portugal as well as in the Mediterranean, including in Corsica and Crete. With its ironclad strength, its seeds can brave the swells all while keeping their germinating power intact. Its name “pankration” comes from the Greek “pan”, which means “all” and “kratos” “force”, and refers to the exceptional resistance
of its delicate flower in its arid environment of sand, sun, salt and wind. The sea lilies chosen by the Clarins Laboratories come from controlled cultivation. In cosmetics, organic sea lily slows down the transport of melanin and promotes the reduction of pigmentation. In cosmetics, organic sea lily extract also contributes to the skin’s overall hydration.

Hazelnut oil

The hazel is a small tree that grows in woods and hedgerows, and is very common in European forests. Linked to Celtic tradition, it was believed to have all sorts of magical powers: it symbolised fertility because of its abundant production of fruit (hazelnuts), it helped divine gold and water, and even encouraged romantic love. The fluid fine oil extracted from hazelnuts is edible and used in cooking for its delicate flavour. It is traditionally used for its high fatty acid content, which helps to nourish the skin and protect it against dehydration.

Cassia flower

Now largely naturalised everywhere
in the world, cassia is a bushy shrub.
Its yellow pom-pom flowers give off a heavy, mimosa scent and produce
an essential oil and absolute that are sought after in the fine fragrance industry.

The Lash Boosting Complex:

The must-have Clarins mascara with
a 2-in-1 treatment and make-up.
All Clarins mascaras are enriched with a unique booster serum for lashes, formulated by Clarins Research to visibly lengthen and strengthen lashes. Our study confirms that application after application, your Clarins mascara leaves your lashes thicker and visibly longer.