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OUR PLANTS Cornflower

Known for its soothing properties

Everything you need to know about our cornflower

The Centaurea cyanus, known as cornflower, is included in the European pharmacopoeia for its soothing and decongesting properties. We grow, harvest and process this blue flower in a short supply chain " Farm to Face " or in other words " from the field to the skin ". The benefits? Reduced ecological footprint, optimal traceability and perfect product quality control!

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NAME Cornflower

PART USED Whole plant

BOTANICAL NAME Centaurea cyanus

FORM Infused with water and then distilled

INCI NAME Centaurea cyanus flower

ORIGIN France

HARVEST Summer

SECTOR Organic farming in short supply chain

FEATURES

What does it look like?

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It has long, slender stems with slender leaves and beautiful double flowers ranging from blue to pink to purple.

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It is also called the " field blueberry " because it is often found in winter cereal fields without having been planted.

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To save this endangered flower, action plans have been set up in various regions of France, including the Tarn, the birthplace of Klorane.

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The cornflower is included in European pharmacopoeia for its soothing properties. Traditionally, it is known as a "glasses-breaker" because of its decongesting properties and its effect on dark circles around the eyes.

THE PROPERTIES OF CORNFLOWER

Why is it so good for you?

Cornflower hydrolat, or cornflower water, was prescribed as an eye drop for eye and eyelid irritation, and to combat conjunctivitis. It is also used for inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes. It’s a natural hero for the eye and the delicate eye contours!

M. As Pierre Fabre was interested in these properties for cosmetic use, our botanical experts selected the Blue Boy variety using the richness of this active ingredient to achieve the finished product. Moreover, the growing of cornflower in Organic Farming preserves its soothing and decongesting properties. We carefully harvest the flowers when they are in full bloom and are full of active molecules.

Our factory in Gaillac, located just a few metres from the cornflower fields, uses infusion and distillation processes that maximise the properties of the molecules already present in the plant, while having as little impact as possible on the environment. The solvent used could not be greener: it is water! This ORGANIC floral water, extracted on site, is the key ingredient of our moisturising and relaxing facial products. The best for a safe and effective product range!

A few words from our expert

Since 1967 we have been using cornflower, a plant that is as beautiful as it is effective. The whole plant is cut and then hand-picked to obtain a floral water known for its soothing properties...

Alexandre PanelKlorane Botanist

AND FOR THE PLANET?

Our commitment

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Social commitment

While the cutting is done mechanically, the harvesting is done manually by seasonal staff on social reintegration programs.

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Respect for the environment

The extraction is carried out in Gaillac, just 50 metres away from the fields! The reason? To produce COSMOS-certified distilled organic cornflower water. The distilled organic cornflower water is then sent to our Soual site, 48 kilometres away, to be incorporated into the formula.

Did you know?

Under its former name of barbeau, the cornflower is the origin of the decorative " barbeau " pattern (flower sowing) or of the " barbeaux " (flower garlands), which were very popular on porcelain and pottery, especially at the factories of Sèvres and Tournai, which were favoured by Queen Marie-Antoinette.

Discover the ORGANIC Cornflower Range

A range of products with ORGANIC Cornflower and hyaluronic acid for moisturised skin care ready to help you face the day.

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