What it is & what it does
Horse chestnut extract contains aescin and flavonoids with vascular-support, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
WHAT IT IS: Horse chestnut extract is a botanical ingredient associated with compounds such as aescin, depending on the type of raw material.
HOW IT WORKS / WHAT EVIDENCE SHOWS: Experimental and some topical research explores vascular and anti-inflammatory-related activity, making it relevant to formulas aimed at tired-looking or puffy skin. Results from oral horse-chestnut products or medical vascular studies do not validate a cosmetic cream's impact on circulation or persistent edema.
IN A REAL SKINCARE ROUTINE: Its cosmetic role is supporting skin-conditioning and appearance rather than treating vascular disease. The final formula, dose and quality of supporting research determine how far any claim can go.
HOW IT WORKS / WHAT EVIDENCE SHOWS: Experimental and some topical research explores vascular and anti-inflammatory-related activity, making it relevant to formulas aimed at tired-looking or puffy skin. Results from oral horse-chestnut products or medical vascular studies do not validate a cosmetic cream's impact on circulation or persistent edema.
IN A REAL SKINCARE ROUTINE: Its cosmetic role is supporting skin-conditioning and appearance rather than treating vascular disease. The final formula, dose and quality of supporting research determine how far any claim can go.
