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Horse Chestnut extract organic
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Description
Organic Horse Chestnut Extract – Toning and Revitalization for Tired Legs and Reactive Skin
Horse Chestnut Extract is an established botanical ingredient, obtained by macerating Aesculus hippocastanum seeds in a vegetable glycerin base. Recognized especially for the natural presence of escin (a complex mixture of saponins), this certified organic extract is traditionally used as a skin conditioning and toning agent. It is the centerpiece in products intended to relieve the sensation of "heavy legs" and in formulations for skin prone to redness or couperose, offering the skin a more uniform and revitalized appearance.
Ingredients (INCI): Glycerin*, Aqua, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract*.
*Ingredient from organic farming.
Characteristics
- Obtaining method: Glycerinic extract made from horse chestnut originating from organic crops.
- Quality: Natural and organic cosmetic product, without synthetic preservatives, alcohol, or fragrance.
- Appearance: Viscous liquid, brown in color, with a faint characteristic odor.
- Solubility: Completely water-soluble.
- Recommended dosage: 1% - 10%.
Botanical Profile and Composition
The power of horse chestnut lies in its seeds, which house a complex of phytocompounds with high affinity for the skin structure:
- Escin: The main saponin that visibly improves skin tone and provides support to areas with irregular micro-relief.
- Flavonoids (Quercetin, Kaempferol): Antioxidants that help protect fine capillaries and reduce oxidative stress.
- Tannins: Offer astringent properties, helping to refine skin texture.
- Coumarins (Esculin): Compounds that contribute to soothing sensitive skin and evening out the skin's appearance.
Main Properties
- Toning Agent: Offers a sensation of invigoration and lightness, being ideal for massaging tired legs.
- Soothing and Protective: Helps mitigate the appearance of skin redness, providing comfort to reactive skin.
- Astringent and Purifying: Contributes to the visual reduction of pores and the improvement of epidermal firmness.
- Revitalizing for the Eye Area: Helps improve the appearance of dark circles and tired eyes through its decongestant properties.
Applications
- Massage gels and creams for heavy or tired legs.
- Face creams for couperose or redness-prone skin.
- Serums and gels for the eye contour (anti-puffiness and anti-dark circles).
- After-shave products for soothing stressed skin.
- Invigorating body toning lotions.
Formulation Guide
- Procedure: Introduced into the aqueous phase or the final phase of the preparation.
- Temperature: Recommended addition at temperatures below 40°C; however, depending on the formula, it can withstand short-term heating.
- pH Interval: Compatible with a pH between 4.0 and 7.5.
- Technical tip: Take into account the high glycerin content of this extract.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is horse chestnut recommended for dark circles?
Although it is not a concealer, its toning properties help improve the appearance of the periocular area, reducing the visibility of swollen or colored areas caused by fatigue.
Can it be used during pregnancy for swollen legs?
Being a topical cosmetic product based on plant extract, it is considered safe in the recommended dosages, offering natural relief and a sensation of comfort.
Safety in Use
Profile: Cosmetic product for external use.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest. Respect the recommended dosage.
Storage: In the original container, tightly closed, away from light and heat.
Reference Scientific Literature
- Sisto, M., et al. (2020). Aesculus hippocastanum L. Seed Extract: A Comprehensive Review on its Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile. Molecules.
- Wilkinson, S. M., et al. (2021). Topical application of escin in the management of skin microcirculation: A clinical perspective. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
- Dudek-Makuch, M., & Studzińska-Sroka, E. (2015/Updated 2022). Horse chestnut - efficacy and safety in cosmetics and external use. Postępy Fitoterapii.
- Idris, S., et al. (2022). Biological activities of Aesculus hippocastanum: Focus on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties for skin health. Phytotherapy Research.
- Biesheuvel, M., et al. (2023). Saponins from Aesculus hippocastanum as natural surfactants and bioactive agents in topical formulations. International Journal of Cosmetic Science.
Details
Code
D-1537
Categories
Status
Cosmos Organic
Suitable for
cosmetics
Key benefits
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, circulator, skin tonic, venotonic
Specific indications
cellulitis, couperosis, rosacea, edema, varicose veins
Skin care
Face creams, Masks, Serums, Toners, Treatments
Body care
Creams Emulsions, Foot creams
Solubility
in water
Use level
1 - 10 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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I was glad to find this product in the Ellemental offer. I use it in creams against painful joints, it has effect.
Purchased out of curiosity, having an affordable price. It is very good, I massage tired legs in the afternoon after work
Wonderful in preparing oil for varicose veins. In combination with the other oils, it does an excellent job!
The wild chestnut extract has a role of capillary protection and vasodilator together with the ivy extract and is therefore very good in anti-cellulite creams
I use it in the composition of anti-cuper oily creams. Strengthens capillary resistance, decongestant.
Due to its anti-inflammatory and circulation stimulating properties, I use this active in both my body contouring cream and anti-cellulite gel.
A must have ingredient in all products for massaging legs with circulation problems, varicose veins, spider veins etc.
Horse chestnut extract has worked great for me in products for the eye area, for dark circles. I recommend everyone to try it in their formulations.
This remedy has proven itself well for the manufacture of remedies for heavy legs. I have problems with veins and this is just a godsend for me!!!
I use it in a cream for tired and stiff legs and as a circulation stimulator, in addition to its water retaining properties. I recommend!
At the moment I've got it for a single application, but in the future I hope to be able to diversify the range.
Very useful for preparing a cream for swollen legs. It is excellent as anti-inflammatory. Before using this extract I prepared my chestnut macerate in alcohol, but I had to wait many days. It is much more practical to use the extract, which can be combined with clove essential oil, for those who have heavy, swollen legs or rheumatic pains. It is also good for circulation, cold feet. Personally tested, worth the purchase.