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Ingredients Galangal (Alpinia Galanga)

The Galangal plant is very effective against dandruff and known for its purifying, cleansing and antibacterial properties.

Everything you need to know about Galangal

Inspired by Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Klorane laboratories have selected Galangal (Alpinia Galanga), a herbaceous plant from South-East Asia, for its unique anti-dandruff action. Galangal has purifying, cleansing and antibacterial properties that allow all types of flakes to be managed and removed 4 times faster*.

NAME Galangal

UPPER PART Rhizome

BOTANICAL NAME Alpinia Galanga

GALENIC FORM Ethanolic extract

INCI NAME Alpinia galanga rhizome extract

ORIGIN Indonesia

HARVEST from March to August

SECTOR Undergoing organic conversion

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GALANGAL

What does it look like?

Galangal is a herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the large family Zingiberaceae, which includes other medicinal plants and spices such as turmeric, ginger and cardamom.

The plant is now widely grown in Asia for the culinary and medicinal properties of its rhizome. Ramified and tube-like, it has a spicy scent that is characteristic of Zingiberaceae.

The upper parts of Galangal can grow up to 2 metres in height. Its flowers are white to pale green and fragrant, while the fruit is a brown or red oval or elliptical capsule containing 3 to 6 seeds.

THE PROPERTIES OF GALANGAL

Why is it so effective against visible flakes?

The appearance of flakes is the result of an abnormal shedding of epidermal cells on the scalp. Cells multiply too quickly and do not allow time for dead cells to be eliminated as they grow. This phenomenon is reinforced by an imbalance in the microbiome of the scalp and by the proliferation of Malassezia fungi.

This is where Galangal (Alpinia Galangal) comes in: used in traditional Chinese medicine, its cleansing properties, purifying and soothing action is particularly effective against visible flakes. This natural extract will rebalance and purify the scalp while instantly removing visible flakes with a long-lasting effect. Your hair will be free of flakes.

A few words from our expert

With Galangal, we have discovered a 100% natural and 4 times faster alternative to Zinc Pyrithione, which has been used until now to manage all types of dandruff, and we are very happy about it!

Alexandre PanelKlorane botanist

AND FOR THE PLANET?

Our commitments

Societal commitment

Through its Klorane Botanical Foundation, Klorane has developed a sustainable and equitable partnership with six local communities that includes the harvesting and replanting of galangal plants as part of an agroforestry approach, as well as biodiversity awareness programmes for children.

Respect for the environment

In order not to endanger the plant resources of the island of Java, the harvesting of galangal is undertaken as part of an agroforestry approach that encourages reforestation. The programme set up by Klorane Botanical Foundation in collaboration with the NGO Coeur de Forêt aims to reforest the community with 3,000 trees distributed according to the beneficial and endangered species listed by the NGO, with the objective of 10,000 trees in 3 years.

Did you know?

During Marco Polo’s travels in Asia in the 13th century, he reported the cultivation of Galangal in South China and Java. At that time, Galangal was already well-known in Western Europe and the German Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen advocated its medicinal virtues.”

GALANGAL: ITS ACTION ON HAIR AND FLAKY SCALPS

Due to the cleansing power of its natural active ingredient, our Galangal care range offers an effective response to immediately remove visible flakes and lastingly rebalance the scalp. Healthy, clean and soothed, it will soon be back to its best.

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At Klorane, we bring out the best in nature to provide care for everyone.

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Cupuaçu

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Aquatic Mint

Aquatic Mint is known for its anti-pollution properties on the scalp.

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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.

Cornflower

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

Flax

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

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.

Chamomile

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

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.

*comparative in vitro test vs. reference active ingredient on Malassezia under usual concentration conditions