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Plant Science

LE ROUGE FRANÇAIS develops proprietary and patented formulas, achieving a level of naturalness far beyond the minimum required by organic certification. It also chooses ingredients with a high level of active compounds, even in the composition of its plant pigments.

Acacia senegal (L.) Wild

Acacia gum, rich in polysaccharides and glycoproteins, is a truly active cosmetic ingredient that provides a "tightening" and lifting effect. In addition to its firming properties, it is film-forming, protecting the skin from dehydration.

Amygdalus communis

Sweet almond oil is extracted from the kernel, the fruit of the almond tree. It is an oil rich in vitamins, minerals, and omega-6 and 9 fatty acids.

Argania spinosa

Argan oil originates from Morocco. It is highly valued for its richness in vitamin E and unsaponifiables. It is renowned for its nourishing, regenerating, and restructuring properties.

Beta vulgaris L.

Red beetroot is rich in betacyanins, pigments that range from red to violet in color. These are also excellent antioxidants that protect against skin aging.

Bixa orellana L.

A sacred plant for many Amazonian civilizations, Annatto is used as body paint. The dyeing principle is bixin, a molecule that gives Annatto seeds a red color.

Butyrospermum parkii

Derived from the nuts of a tree emblematic of West African savannas, shea butter has been used for centuries by local populations. Its nourishing, moisturizing, and protective properties make it a staple in our formulations.

Caesalpinia sappan L.

Sappanwood belongs to the red wood family. Originating from Asian regions, it has been used for millennia to dye fabrics a deep red.

Cannabis sativa L.

Hemp oil extracted from cannabis sativa is rich in omega 3 and omega 6. Applied to the skin, these fatty acids restore its elasticity by renewing its hydrolipidic film, while soothing irritations and redness.

Castanea sativa Mill

Sweet Chestnut bark offers a beautiful brownish-beige pigment. It was from the 19th century onwards that interest in this tannin-rich tree developed for tanning and dyeing.

Chamomile

Chamomile hydrosol is known to soothe, revitalize, and purify the skin. Chamomile is rich in flavonoids, whose active ingredients with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties, calm irritations.

Cocos nucifera L.

Also known as Coconut Butter, this oil is a popular ingredient for its protective, softening, and emollient properties on the skin.

Copernicia prunifera

Carnauba wax is secreted by the leaves of a palm tree native to Brazil. It thickens balms and emulsions and increases their film-forming power.

Cosmos sulphureus Cav.

Originally from Latin America, Cosmos was used by pre-Columbian civilizations as a source of yellow and orange dyes. Cosmos flowers are edible.

Croton lechleri Müll. Arg.

Since ancient times, this blood-red resin has been used in medicine as well as a dye. This resin also has healing and antioxidant properties.

Curcuma longa L.

Deeply rooted in Hindu civilization, Turmeric is used in textile dyeing, body painting, as well as a condiment and medicine. Dried and powdered roots offer a magnificent golden yellow.

Euphorbia cerifera Alcocer

Candelilla wax is secreted by the leaves of a shrub native to Mexico. This wax has excellent film-forming properties, protecting and repairing damaged lips and skin

Helianthus annuus L.

Sunflower oil is very rich in vitamin E and omega 6. It is also used for macerating flowers and plants to make infused oils.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

The juice of hibiscus petals and flowers was used as a dye in China and India to blacken eyebrows and hair. The national flower of Malaysia, hibiscus is still used in traditional Malaysian medicine.

Indigofera tinctoria L.

Indigo leaves contain indican, a precursor molecule to indigo. The colors obtained by plant dyeing range from black to light blue, known as "raven's eye" blue.

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.

Purple sweet potatoes are rich in anthocyanins, which give them their purple color.

Lithothamnion calcareum

A small sedimentary red algae, it has an alkaline pH, allowing it to act as an antacid by contributing to the acid-base balance. It is rich in calcium and other minerals and trace elements.

Manihot esculenta

Tapioca starch is a plant-based substance derived from the cassava root. Its powder helps absorb perspiration, without interfering with the natural sweating process.

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

The sacred flower of Eastern religions, the Sacred Lotus is a symbol of elegance and purity. The powdered flowers yield a pinkish-beige pigment.

Oryza sativa L.

Rice bran wax is a plant-based wax obtained from the husk that surrounds the rice grain: the bran. It is an excellent substitute for animal waxes.

Bamboo charcoal powder

Activated charcoal is obtained by burning bamboo branches, shoots, and roots. It is a plant-based black pigment with detoxifying properties.

Prunus armeniaca L.

Apricot kernel oil has endless virtues. It has revitalizing and regenerating, anti-aging and antioxidant properties. This oil thus effectively fights against skin aging by promoting cell renewal.

Alkanet root

Alkanet is a dye plant, whose plant powder provides mahogany highlights, warm highlights, and purple tones.

Reseda luteola L.

Used for millennia, Weld produces a pale yellow pigment. It was the main source of yellow, orange, and green dyes for Egyptian dyers from the 1st to the 10th century.

Rhus semialata Murray

Galls collected from the Chinese Sumac (Rhus semialata) are rich in gallotannins. Ground into powder, the galls produce a beautiful beige.

Ricinus communis L.

Of tropical origin, castor bean is a shrub with impressive leaves whose seeds offer, through cold pressing, a high-quality vegetable oil to nourish and strengthen hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows.

Rosa x damascena Mill.

Damask rose has been revered since ancient times, representing the icon of woman and femininity. The powdered flowers produce a powdery pink pigment with soothing and toning biological properties.

Rubia tinctorum L.

The use of Madder root dates back thousands of years, to Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. The roots contain a multitude of dyeing agents.

Simmondsia chinensis

Produced from the oil of jojoba seeds, this wax is recognized for its moisturizing and softening effectiveness, which gives a soft and pleasant feel on the skin from the moment of application.

Solanum lycopersicum L.

Tomatoes have the highest concentration of lycopene. In addition to its magnificent reddish-orange color, lycopene is an excellent antioxidant.

Sorghum bicolor (L.)

The dye extracted from the sheaths covering the stem was used for dyeing leather, cotton, and sedge grasses. It was also used as body paint, and to dye gourds and masks in southern Benin and Nigeria.

Theobroma cacao L.

Cocoa butter is known for its antioxidant properties, fighting against the acceleration of skin cell aging.

Trifolium

Red Clover is a perennial herb from Central Europe that grows in irrigated or rocky limestone soils. Its components promote protein formation from the extracellular matrix, boosting the size and anchoring of the hair follicle.

Triticum

Cultivated for millennia, virgin wheat germ oil is used for its richness in Omega-6, vitamins and carotenoids. It helps protect against skin aging and preserves the skin's natural elasticity.