Organic schisandra from "The Home of Giant Pandas"
Originating from the Sichuan region of China, our five-flavour berry — more commonly known as the schisandra berry — is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
From organic schisandra berries, we extract an active ingredient with soothing and anti-redness properties, found in our very sensitive skin range.
Schisandra: a precious active ingredient from a preserved ecosystem
Schisandra is a climbing vine that grows wild — free from pesticides or fertilisers — in the temperate forests of south-west China. This rare fruit resembles a small redcurrant and thrives in a region with an exceptional climate, renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and natural beauty.
Nicknamed "the home of giant pandas," this area serves as a refuge for this iconic species on the verge of extinction. By sourcing responsibly, we help preserve this unique ecosystem while championing an ingredient with multiple benefits.
Extracting our organic schisandra, step-by-step
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These clusters of fruit are traditionally harvested by hand or with hand shears by people from the surrounding villages, supporting livelihoods for several hundred people. This harvesting method has no harmful impact on the environment.
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The berries are sun-dried in China, in the region where they are harvested.
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The berries are then ground, powdered and extracted through enzymatic hydrolysis in France.
Our active ingredient for very sensitive skin
This multi-benefits active ingredient soothes and helps reduce the signs of reactivity in very sensitive skin, while also reducing redness.
Schisandra — a small red berry with extraordinary properties — soothes and reduces redness in very sensitive skin.
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