OUR MEDICINAL PLANTS

Medicinal Chamomile

Known for its lightening properties on blonde to brown hair, and its various benefits for the skin and hair.

All about our Chamomile

We fell in love with chamomile for the yellow pigment contained in its flowers, which has lightening properties. This plant has many benefits for hair. It lightens hair and has soothing properties that can help calm scalp irritation. It also contains antioxidants that can help strengthen and fortify hair, leaving it shiny and soft.

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USE NAME 
Chamomile Matricaria

PART USED
Ligulate flower

BOTANICAL NAME
Matricaria recutita l.

GALENIC FORM
Dried flower extract

INCI NAME  
Matricaria recutita l. flower extract

ORIGIN
Egypt

HARVEST
May to September

THREAD
In the process of converting to organic farming

What does it look like?

Chamomile, a perennial plant native to Europe belonging to the Asteraceae family, is small in size with a single, upright, branching stem.

The tiny flowers are recognizable by their distinctive scent, which reminded the Greeks of apples, leading them to name chamomile “chamaimelon,” meaning “apple of the ground.”

We cultivate this flower of light in Egypt, on sandy, sun-drenched soils to promote its growth, while respecting the surrounding ecosystem. Harvested from May to September when in full bloom, its flower heads are then dried naturally in the sun to preserve their various benefits.

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THE VIRTUES OF OUR CHAMOMILE

Why is it so good for your blonde hair?

Certain varieties of chamomile are rich in apigenin, a yellow pigment found in the petals that has natural blonding properties, and these are the ones we carefully select to gently and naturally lighten all hair shades, from blonde to brown. The plant's natural pigments attach themselves to the hair cuticle without penetrating the hair shaft, providing numerous benefits.

Chamomile is where it all began for Klorane: it was the ingredient in our first shampoo 50 years ago. Since then, chamomile has become our signature ingredient, with the secret of its blonde-enhancing properties passed down from mother to daughter, reflecting the bond we share with our consumers. We are very proud of this tradition!

A WORD FROM THE EXPERT

The cultivation of chamomile is widespread in Egypt, which specializes in growing aromatic plants for herbal teas; the ligulate flowers are a by-product of the manufacture of these tea bags.

ALEXANDRE PANEL

Klorane Botanist

Did you know ?

Galien, a physician in ancient Greece, recommended chamomile for fevers, aches and pains, and women's ailments. This is why it is also called matricaria, meaning mother. It is also said that the scent of chamomile prevents bees from stinging honey harvesters.

Discover the Chamomile Range

A range of chamomile hair care products to give blonde and brown hair beautiful golden highlights and enjoy its benefits.

Learn more
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Our products formulated with Chamomile

A complete range to brighten blonde, highlighted, or colored hair.

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