Mitracarpus
Organic mitracarpus extract
INCI nomenclature:
Mitracarpus scaber extract
Part(s) used:
Other, Aerial flowery parts
Anti-Ageing
Organic farming
Clarins' sourcing
Burkina Faso
Senegal
The power of plants
The mitracarpus is a small annual plant from West Africa which grows on light, sandy soils and cultivated land. Known by local communities for its nutritive and medicinal properties, it is used to supplement livestock feed and as a treatment for skin diseases.
Skincare benefits of Organic mitracarpus extract
In cosmetics, organic mitracarpus extract helps to visibly firm skin.
Responsible sourcing
Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our mitracarpus extract is organically-certified and obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly extraction process. Because our commitment to responsible agriculture concerns both plants and the people who grow them, in 2016, Clarins set up a fair trade supply chain in Burkina Faso in partnership with Jardins du Monde with the aim of equipping local health centres and improving access to water for the local population.
