While every ingredient used in Clarins products is ethically and sustainably sourced, plants from Domaine Clarins maintain the highest level of responsible sourcing. The Clarins private domaine is a tiny farm and living laboratory in Serraval, perched in the French Alps. Traditional farming methods like horse-drawn ploughs preserve the purity of the rich soil, ideal for growing concentrated plant actives. When it comes to sustainable beauty, you can’t do better than these products.
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How does Clarins source its ingredients?
At Clarins, we prioritise organic, sustainably-harvested ingredients wherever possible.
To further our quest to source only the highest-quality raw materials, we own and operate two open-air production sites: the Domaines Clarins. By 2030, we hope to source one-third of all our raw ingredients from these two sites.
One of these sites, Domaine Serraval, is also home to the Clarins Herbarium: our ingredient library. Here, Clarins catalogues and studies each species of plant, tree, fruit and root that goes into our formulas, continuing to innovate while tracing our ingredients from field to jar.
To further our quest to source only the highest-quality raw materials, we own and operate two open-air production sites: the Domaines Clarins. By 2030, we hope to source one-third of all our raw ingredients from these two sites.
One of these sites, Domaine Serraval, is also home to the Clarins Herbarium: our ingredient library. Here, Clarins catalogues and studies each species of plant, tree, fruit and root that goes into our formulas, continuing to innovate while tracing our ingredients from field to jar.
What are the Domaines Clarins?
As part of our commitment to producing the highest quality ingredients, Clarins owns and operates two open-air production sites: Sainte-Colombe and Serraval.
Located in the Gard region of Southern France, Domaine Sainte-Colombe is split into an open-air farm and production site, and a research laboratory. Long-term, the site will be home to over 50 species of plants and trees, producing everything from almonds and apricots to lemon balm and lavender, harvested and planted using a hydrological approach.
Domaine Serraval is located in the unpolluted environment of the French Alps. Serraval's plants are grown at high altitudes, in harmony with the rhythm of nature, and enriched only with the natural substances used in organic farming. Traditional farming methods are used to avoid damaging the delicate ecosystem of the soil, rich in the earthworms who naturally aerate the soil and keep it healthy.
Both Serraval and Sainte-Colombe are managed in line with regenerative agriculture standards. This approach goes beyond sustainable farming to actually improve the environment, and reinforce the soil and biodiversity through natural methods from field to jar.
Located in the Gard region of Southern France, Domaine Sainte-Colombe is split into an open-air farm and production site, and a research laboratory. Long-term, the site will be home to over 50 species of plants and trees, producing everything from almonds and apricots to lemon balm and lavender, harvested and planted using a hydrological approach.
Domaine Serraval is located in the unpolluted environment of the French Alps. Serraval's plants are grown at high altitudes, in harmony with the rhythm of nature, and enriched only with the natural substances used in organic farming. Traditional farming methods are used to avoid damaging the delicate ecosystem of the soil, rich in the earthworms who naturally aerate the soil and keep it healthy.
Both Serraval and Sainte-Colombe are managed in line with regenerative agriculture standards. This approach goes beyond sustainable farming to actually improve the environment, and reinforce the soil and biodiversity through natural methods from field to jar.
Can you visit the Clarins Domaine?
Unfortunately, the Domaines Clarins are not open for public visits, although you can visit the stunning scenery of the surrounding areas. In the meantime you can visit Domaine Serraval through this inspiring virtual tour.
Why doesn’t Clarins use only organic ingredients?
If you’re interested in learning more about sourcing sustainable ingredients, take a look at the Clarins Responsible Sourcing Policy. It’s based on criteria used for regenerative farming practices, which are even more stringent than those used for organic ingredients. To be compliant with regenerative farming, ingredients and processes have to actually protect the environment while working in harmony with local populations – a commitment aligned with Clarins’ values.
Of course, Clarins continues to prioritize plant extracts that use certified organic agricultural methods. Currently, 59% of our Herbarium is made up of organic plants. We’re aiming for 80% by 2025.
For ingredients that are neither organically grown nor certified organic, we do our best to work with our suppliers to convert them to organic. In 2021 alone, we supported and confirmed 13 conversions to organic agriculture.
Of course, Clarins continues to prioritize plant extracts that use certified organic agricultural methods. Currently, 59% of our Herbarium is made up of organic plants. We’re aiming for 80% by 2025.
For ingredients that are neither organically grown nor certified organic, we do our best to work with our suppliers to convert them to organic. In 2021 alone, we supported and confirmed 13 conversions to organic agriculture.