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OUR PLANTS Quinquina

Strengthen weak, lifeless and thinning hair

Everything you need to know about quinine

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.

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NAME Quinquina

USED PART Dried bark

BOTANICAL NAME Cinchona pubescens vahl.

FORM Ethanolic extract

INCI NAME Cinchona pubescens bark extract

ORIGIN Ecuador

HARVEST July to October

SECTOR Conventional

FEATURES

What does it look like?

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Cinchona is found on the slopes of the Andes at an altitude of 1,500 to 3,000 metres. The trees are 15 to 20 metres high and produce white, pink or yellow flowers.

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The first step is identifying the Red Quinquina, by the shape of the leaves.

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The bark is harvested by hand using a machete. In dry conditions from July to November. To safeguard the species longevity and to avoid deforestation, only the bark is harvested and dried..

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At Klorane we only use bark that has never been harvested or has completely regenerated. After harvesting, the bark grows back in 2 to 3 years depending on the climatic conditions.

PROPERTIES OF OUR QUININE

Why is it so effective for your hair?

Red Quinquina was a traditional remedy used by the Incas to treat digestive problems and infections. Quinquina and especially Quinine were the main treatment for malaria for many years. It can be made into a bitter tonic that in low doses stimulates digestion.

Quinine works from the scalp to boost the resistance of the hair strengthening from root to tip. Our quinine range has been dermatologically tested.

A few words from our expert

Quinine works from the scalp to boost the resistance of the hair strengthening from root to tip.

Alexandre PanelKlorane Botanist

AND FOR THE PLANET?

Our commitment

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Social Commitment

The Klorane Botanical Foundation set up a programme to help volunteer indigenous Kichwa families to grow useful and marketable plants to meet all their economic needs without damaging the ecosystem. Activities to raise awareness are also carried out in local schools to train future generations of farmers in more sustainable practices.

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Respect for the environment*

We work with the local communities to ensure the preservation of the forest with a commitment from Klorane Botanical Foundation to set up 6 community nurseries with 15,000 trees comprising of 40 endangered species which will benefit 75 indigenous Kichwa families. These agroforests are both ecologically sustainable and economically profitable.

Training of local communities

In the field, Klorane trains communities to guide them towards more sustainable agriculture

Klorane is working with NGOs in Ecuador to encourage families to move away from the intensive cultivation of Quinquina and adopt more sustainable methods of cultivation. The aim of this commitment is twofold: to help protect local biodiversity and to pass on good practices with a positive social and economic impact for the local community. These agroforests are both ecologically sustainable and economically profitable.

Successful results against deforestation

Concrete actions to fight deforestation in the Amazon

We work with the local communities to ensure the preservation of the forest with a commitment from Klorane Botanical Foundation to set up 6 community nurseries with 15,000 trees comprising of 40 endangered species which will benefit 75 indigenous Kichwa families. Activities to raise awareness are also carried out in local schools to train future generations of farmers in more sustainable practices.

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Did you know?

" Louis Ferdinand Céline, doctor and author of "Voyage au bout de la nuit", whose real name was Louis Destouches, wrote a booklet on the benefits of quinine: Quinine in therapy. "

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Discover our active botanical ingredients

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

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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.

Aquatic Mint

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

Monoi

Our Tahitian monoi is a subtle combination of two plants from the Polynesian coast. Escape with the unique fragrance- a true concentrate of sensuality and softness.

Almond

The Prunus amygdalus dulcis almond that we have selected is a concentrate of protein-rich amino acids whose properties strengthen the structure of the hair to provide softness and shine.

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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.

Nasturtium

Charming and abundantly flowering, we have chosen nasturtium for its powerful purifying properties that help reduce dandruff.

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.

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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

The citron

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

*https://www.klorane.com/uk-en/our-values/we-are-committed