Unlike the pistachio tree, which provides us with nuts, Pistacia lentiscus produces a very aromatic resin or mastic. Since ancient times, this Mediterranean shrub has been highly prized for its resin, which flows to the surface of the trunk and branches and is used to sweeten the breath, whiten teeth and treat pulmonary disorders.
The Pistacia lentiscus resin used by Clarins Laboratories comes from Chios, an island in the Aegean renowned for its production of this resin.
Extract of Pistacia lentiscus resin strengthens the skin's natural barriers.