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Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract

INCI: Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract with escin as the main active. Oral use shows proven benefit in chronic venous insufficiency (Cochrane 2012). Topical use in cosmetics for anti-redness creams and eye-area products – the manufacturer claims reduced capillary permeability and puffiness. Topical clinical studies are substantially fewer.

Soothing

Evidence by route

Topical application

C

Weak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus.

Systemic escin use in chronic venous insufficiency is supported by a Cochrane review. Topical use in cosmetics is supported by small placebo-controlled studies on rosacea-prone skin and periorbital edema. No head-to-head comparisons with other anti-redness components.

  • Pittler MH, Ernst E. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(11):CD003230.
  • Wilkin JK. Arch Dermatol. 2004;140:1583-1584.

Tolerability and safety

Irritation potential

Low

Allergen risk

Moderate

Pregnancy

Caution

Skin types

Suitable for

NormalDryCombinationSensitive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract safe during pregnancy?

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.

What skin types is Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract for?

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, sensitive.