Medxtract - Horse Chestnut 1:2 Organic

Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Aqua,
Glycerin
Chemical Family: Plant Extracts
INCI Name: Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract,
Benzyl Alcohol,
Potassium Sorbate,
Sodium Benzoate
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Anti-Cellulite,
Anti-Inflammatory,
Astringent,
Soothing Agent
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Edema,
Anti-Inflammatory,
Astringency,
Cellulite Reduction,
Refreshing,
Soothing,
Vasoprotective
Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard,
GMO-free,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Uses: MEDXTRACT HORSE CHESTNUT 1:2 ORGANIC possesses mainly anti-inflammatory, astringent, anticellulite, vaso-tonic, soothing, refreshing and anti-oedema properties and is widely used in cosmetics and personal care formula-tions, at concentrations ranging from 1 to 10%.
Aesculus Hippocastanum is a large deciduous tree, in the family Hippocastanaceae. It is native to a small area in the mountains of the Balkans, in small areas in northern Greece, Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Odor: Faint Characteristic
Appearance: Clear Or Slightly Opalescent Liquid
Physico-Chemical Properties
Preservatives: Benzyl Alcohol (0.6%) Sodium Benzoate (0.18%) Potassium Sorbate (0.12%)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Used Parts of Plant	Seeds	-	-
Concentration (Plant/Extract)	1:2	-	-
Glycerin Content	max. 80	%	-
Water Content	min. 20	%	-
Dry Residue (180°C - 30°)	1-2	%	-
Specific gravity (20°C)	1.14-1.18
Refraction index	1.42-1.46	-	-
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As)	max. 10.0	ppm
Total Microbial Count	max. 100	UFC/ml	-
Benzyl Alcohol Content	0.6	%	-
Sodium Benzoate Content	0.18	%	-
Potassium Sorbate Content	0.12	%	-
pH Value (as is)	5.5 - 7.0	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Medxtract Horse Chestnut 1:2 Organic