Red currant

Organic red currant extract

INCI name:

Ribes rubrum (currant) fruit extract

Part(s) used:

Fruit, fruit

Radiance

The power of plants

Red currant is a perennial shrub that grows in Europe, Asia and North America. It flowers in April-May. The yellowish green flowers are grouped in dangling clusters and provide nectar for bees. The berries, called currants, are bright red and become ripe in July and August. Red currants remained rather unknown during Antiquity. They were mentioned for the first time in the year 1480 in Mainz (Germany). The fruit later became the claim to fame for the French city Bar-le-Duc. It is still seeded by hand using a goose feather and is used to make jam. Red currant is also grown for decorative reasons in colder regions and is used to prepare fruit-based beverages and wine.

Skincare Benefits Organic red currant extract

In cosmetics, organic currant extract helps promote a better diffusion of light, for skin that looks more radiant, luminous and not as dull.

Responsible sourcing

Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our red currant extract is organically-certified and obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly extraction process.