Linum usitatissimum l. comes from the Latin " usitatus " meaning " very useful ". The flax plant can grow up to 1 metre and has a single stem, spiral leaves and 5-petalled cyme-shaped flowers ranging from blue to a pinkish white.
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What does it look like?
Flax is an ancient crop that dates back to the beginnings of agriculture. Together with hemp, it was the second most widely used textile plant known for making clothes, sails, ropes and cloth.
Each flower produces a fruit, a small dried capsule containing smooth, brown, curved seeds. The oil constitutes up to half of the seed's mass and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids (linolenic acid).
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.
Alexandre Panel
Klorane Botanist
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Our commitment
Klorane has set up local agronomic and phytochemical partnerships to optimise the cultivation of flax in the Southwest of France.
Respect for the environment
Using sustainable, no-waste farming methods, Klorane's flax preserves the balance of our ecosystem due to its low maintenance needs. In fact, Flax doesn’t even need irrigation, just rainfall! It doesn’t deplete the soil but regenerates it thanks to crop rotation. With 100% of the plant’s components used, nothing is wasted or thrown away. It is grown according to organic farming methods, so therefore does not release harmful pollutants into the environment.
An eco-design approach
As part of an eco-design approach, 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.
Cupuaçu
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.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.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.
Nature often has the solution
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