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Purify and clarify hair that gets greasy quickly.

Everything you need to know about our citrons

The citron that we cultivate under the Corsican sun offers incredible purifying, clarifying power to hair that gets greasy quickly.

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NAME Citron

PART USED Whole fresh fruit

BOTANICAL NAME Citrus medica l.

FORM Ethanolic extract

INCI NAME Citrus medica l. extract

ORIGIN
France

HARVEST November-December

SECTOR Conventional

FEATURES

What does it look like?

Native to the southern valleys of the Himalayas and Indochina, the citron tree was introduced into Persia several centuries BC The Greeks were the first to cultivate it and it was not until much later that the orange and lemon appeared.

The citron is a large, oval fruit that can weigh up to 4kg. It is slow-growing: it takes around 3 years for the citron tree to fruit. The peel is thicker and less smooth than that of the lemon and covered with bumps.

The acidic green or yellow pulp is too sour to be made into juice. The citron and its zest are consumed in pastries, confectionery, jam or liqueurs, while its essence is used in perfumery. Topically, citron is known for its invigorating and purifying properties.

PROPERTIES OF THE CITRON

Why is it so effective for your hair?

Modern life generates external aggressors- pollution, hard water and dust that can be deposited on the hair, weighing it down, making it dull and often stimulating the process of sebum production in the scalp.

We have selected the Corsican citron for the sweetness of its pulp and its energising and detoxifying properties. Our Citrons are harvested exclusively by hand, just before it is ripe, when they are still bright green, full of amino acids and vitamins - thanks to the sun of the Island of Beauty. At our factory in Gaillac in the Tarn region, we obtain a gold-coloured citron extract from crushing the whole fruit to help hair regain its vitality and protect against oxidative stress from external environmental aggressors.

A few words from our expert

Citron in shampoo brings energy, lightness and vitality, just like when you taste it! It even removes pollution and limescale, making it the perfect ingredient for " ultralight " energised hair.

Alexandre PanelKlorane Botanist

What about the planet?

Respect for the environment

GreenMission PF is supporting the citron supplier in Corsica towards the transition to agroecology by financing a research programme to use biological control to fight ants.

Did you know?

The citron could be the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. It was used by the Romans for essential oils and as an antidote, disinfectant and antiseptic, as well as for magical and ritual purposes. It is also called the " Median apple " by Alexander the Great who introduced it to the Middle East.

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Klorane has been taking care of you and nature for over 50 years.

Cornflower

The Centaurea cyanus, known as cornflower, is included in the European pharmacopoeia for its soothing and decongesting properties.

Calendula

We have chosen Calendula to gently introduce babies to the benefits of nature, while taking care of their fragile skin with its soothing properties

Aquatic Mint

Aquatic Mint is known for its detoxifying properties on the scalp.

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Cupuaçu

Grown in the Amazon, Cupuaçu is a star ingredient. A butter with exceptional nutritional power is extracted from the Cupuaça fruit.

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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.

Pomegranate

Hand-picked pomegranate bark is dried in the sun to concentrate its active ingredients, we then derive a patented extract with fixative 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.

Flax

We have selected flaxseed for its rich mucilage, a true reinforcement that naturally lifts the hair.

Chamomile

We chose Chamomile because of the yellow pigment found in its flowers, which has lightening properties.

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The Olive tree

Klorane chose the olive tree for the exceptional anti-ageing properties of its fruit. The olive tree has been a symbol of resistance and longevity since antiquity.

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 properties

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Quinquina

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.