White tea is a rare, highly prized plant grown in China in the Fujian mountains. Drinking it was once considered the path to everlasting life and it gets its name from the silvery-white leaf buds which are picked during the first days of spring. Unlike other teas, white tea does not undergo any fermentation, it is just withered and dried. This simple procedure preserves all the qualities of the leaf and explains its high content of anti-free radical polyphenols.
In cosmetics, purple tea extracts helps to maintain an even skin tone.
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. Purple tea is an organically-certified plant and the extract we use in our products is obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly method.