Native to South East Asia, Albizia was introduced to Europe in the 18th century by an Italian botanist, who was captivated by the beauty of this delicate tree. Admired for its ornamental qualities, it rapidly spread throughout Europe and America. During the summer, it bears silky feathery flowers earning it the name "silk tree". Clarins uses extract of albizia for its capacity to inhibit glycation – degradation of collagen fibres - and to protect the walls of blood vessels to promote firmness and radiance.