A citrus fruit nobody expected in Corsica
Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) is native to Southeast Asia. Cultivating it in Corsica is a daring gamble — almost a botanical provocation. And yet, the Corsican island microclimate — hot, humid, mineral — offers it exceptional growing conditions.
Our Kaffir lime is traditionally grown on the island. Its zest, with an incomparable aromatic intensity, concentrates a richness in beta-pinene and limonene superior to the original tropical varieties. The Corsican terroir, once again, transforms everything it touches.
The most aromatic citrus fruit there is
A single kaffir lime leaf crushed between the fingers is enough to understand why this plant is so precious. Its fragrance — green citrus, almost milky, with a striking intensity — is immediately recognizable. It is this unique aromatic profile that distinguishes it from all other citrus fruits.
In cosmetics, its essential oil is extracted from the zest by cold expression — a gentle process that preserves the integrity of its active compounds.
Its cosmetic properties
Drainage & circulation Kaffir lime is above all a first-rate circulatory and draining active ingredient. Its action on cutaneous microcirculation stimulates cellular exchanges, promotes the elimination of toxins, and reduces water retention. It is the active ingredient of choice for body care targeting cellulite and heavy legs.
Skin tone Its toning action firms and revitalizes sagging skin tissues. The skin regains tension and vitality — visible from the first few weeks of regular use.
Pore purification Its natural antimicrobial properties — linked to its richness in limonene and beta-pinene — deeply purify the skin and prevent pore obstruction.
Immediate refreshing effect Its fragrance and composition create an immediate refreshing and invigorating effect upon application — a sensation of lightness and freshness that lasts.
Cultivating Kaffir lime in Corsica — a radical choice
We could have imported Kaffir lime from Madagascar, Thailand, or Indonesia — at a lower cost, in industrial quantities. We did not.
Corsican Kaffir lime is not the same. The island's volcanic and limestone soil, the dry heat of the Mediterranean summer, the salty wind — all this shapes a unique aromatic and biochemical profile. Cultivating Kaffir lime in Corsica means betting on the island. And the island always wins.
In our products
Kaffir lime is present in our Astringent Purifying Mousse No. 1 — the 5 Hydrolats Synergy — where it plays its role as a purifying and antimicrobial active ingredient within a formula designed for acne-prone skin and skin that needs deep purification.
"Cultivating Kaffir lime in Corsica means betting on the island — and the island always wins."
