Quinoa
Organic quinoa extract
INCI name:
Chenopodium quinoa
Part(s) used
Seed
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Protection
Sourced from
- Bolivia
The power of plants
For thousands of years, quinoa has been grown on the Andean Altiplano, and served as a staple food for its people. The Incas regarded it as a holy plant and worshipped its seeds. It is said that quinoa’s high protein and amino acid content played a major part in the expansion of this civilization. In the 1970s, quinoa was discovered by the West, and the seed is now eaten all over the world for its exceptional nutritional benefits.
Skincare benefits of Organic quinoa extract
In cosmetics, organic quinoa extract supports the skin’s natural barrier to help prevent moisture loss.
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 quinoa extract is organic and obtained using a natural and environmentally friendly extraction process.
