Mitracarpus
Organic mitracarpus extract
INCI name:
Mitracarpus scaber
Part(s) used
Other, Flowery aerial parts
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Anti-Aging
Sourced from
- Burkina Faso
- Senegal
The power of plants
The mitracarpus is a small annual plant from West Africa which grows on light, sandy soils and cultivated land. Known by local communities for its nutritive and medicinal properties, it is used to supplement livestock feed and as a treatment for skin diseases.
Skincare benefits of Organic mitracarpus extract
In cosmetics, organic mitracarpus extract visibly firms, lifts and fights wrinkles.
Responsible sourcing
Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based key ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our mitracarpus extract is organic and obtained using a natural and environmentally friendly extraction process. Because our commitment to responsible agriculture concerns both plants and the people who grow them, in 2016 Clarins implemented a fair trade supply chain in Burkina Faso in partnership with Jardins du Monde with the goal of equipping local health centers, and improving access to water for the local population.
