Horse chestnut extract, 100 ml

Horse chestnut extract (Horse Chestnut EC) is a cosmetic ingredient for foot, body and hair care products. It supports a feeling of freshness and skin comfort.

Horse chestnut extract (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a botanical active ingredient intended for the production of home-made and professional cosmetics. Thanks to its natural chestnut compounds, it is mainly used in foot care products, body cosmetics, eye-area care and hair care. It is suitable for light gels, serums, creams, emulsions and toners, where it contributes to a pleasant feeling of freshness and skin comfort.

A natural extract from the seeds of horse chestnut (conker tree), a popular active ingredient in cosmetics intended for the care of the legs, eye area and scalp. It is valued primarily for its soothing and refreshing properties and is often used in products that help create a feeling of lightness and freshness.

This is a glycerin extract from the seeds of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Horse chestnut has traditionally been used in European herbal medicine as part of products intended to care for tired legs and skin exposed to everyday strain. The manufacturer recommends its use especially in formulations focused on supporting skin comfort and a feeling of lightness in the legs.

• Rich in aescin, triterpenoid saponins and flavonoids, it provides anti-inflammatory, vein-toning and astringent effects. It is a good choice for products intended for weight loss, anti-cellulite care, poor circulation and couperose-prone skin.
• The extract is rich in natural compounds from horse chestnut seeds, especially escin, which is commonly included in cosmetic formulations focused on caring for skin exposed to prolonged standing or physical exertion. The manufacturer also recommends it for products supporting skin microcirculation and scalp comfort.

Application and uses

• Suitable for products targeting couperose, cellulite, poor circulation, water retention and weight loss.
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• Creams that help reduce pain, fatigue and swelling in the legs.

Recommended dosage

• Recommended dosage: 5–20%; soluble in water

Used in products with the following functions

• Anti-inflammatory
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• Vein-toning
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• Astringent
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• Soothes the skin
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• Supports microcirculation
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• May reduce capillary fragility
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• Helps reduce swelling
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• Soothing and antioxidant
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• Anti-ageing and photoprotective

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place protected from light.

Warning

• Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children.
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• For cosmetic use only.

INCI

• Glycerin, Water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract