Botanical Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract — extract of horse chestnut seeds, rich in aescin, well known for its venotonic and anti-inflammatory effects. Supports microcirculation and reduces swelling, especially in the delicate area around the eyes.

venotonic actionaescinreduction of swellingsupport of microcirculation

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract — plant extract with the dominant active compound aescin — a saponin complex with documented venotonic action. Mechanism: aescin reduces the permeability of capillary walls and increases their tone, preventing the leakage of fluid into the intercellular space — a key mechanism in the development of swelling and stagnation. Additionally: the extract has anti-inflammatory activity, which further helps reduce discomfort and visible signs of stagnant microcirculation.

Eye area products focusing on reducing swelling and dark circles, formulas for skin with signs of stagnant microcirculation, anti-aging creams for delicate areas.

Key Benefits

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Reduction of swelling through the venotonic action of aescin

Horse chestnut extract, due to aescin, reduces the permeability of capillary walls and increases their tone, preventing excessive fluid leakage into surrounding tissues — the main mechanism of swelling development. Result: noticeable reduction of visible swelling, especially effective for the delicate area around the eyes, where stagnation is most noticeable.

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Support of microcirculation and reduction of dark circles

Improved venous tone and microcirculation provided by aescin contribute to better drainage of stagnant blood from areas with thin skin (under the eyes), which may reduce the visibility of dark circles associated with stagnant microcirculation.

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Anti-inflammatory support for delicate areas

In addition to its venotonic action, horse chestnut extract has documented anti-inflammatory activity, which further helps soothe discomfort and reduce the reactivity of delicate skin around the eyes and other sensitive areas of the face.

Suitable for

skin around the eyes with swellingskin prone to stagnant microcirculation

Main Actions

✓ venotonic action✓ reduction of swelling✓ support of microcirculation

Horse Chestnut Extract: concentration and source of aescin

The activity of horse chestnut extract largely depends on the standardized content of aescin — quality extracts specify a specific percentage of standardization. INCI: Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract. Concentration: 1-3% in eye area formulas.

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