- INCI Name:Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract
- Functions:Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:CosIng Listed, IECIC (China)
Standardized botanical extract derived from the seeds of the Horsechestnut tree. Horse chestnut extracts are popular in Europe for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. The excellent tonic effect of horse chestnut when applied topically on the skin helps to prevent vein and capillary fragility. It also balances the circulation in the skin, promoting not only a clear skin, but an even complexion and good skin tone, and is used in good quality cosmetics, hand creams, lotions, as well as slimming and cellulite products. Aescin, a saponin, possesses anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as an antioxidant to inhibit the enzymes collagenase and elastase, which results in healthier collagen and supportive skin structures.