Horse Chestnut Extract

The Basics On Horse Chestnut Extract

What is Horse Chestnut Extract?

Extract from horse chestnut that may have soothing properties for skin.

What are other names for Horse Chestnut Extract?

AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM SEED EXTRACT, EXTRACT OF AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM, EXTRACT OF HORSE CHESTNUT, HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM) EXTRACT, HORSE CHESTNUT EXTRACT, HORSE CHESTNUT SEED EXTRACT, and HORSE CHESTNUT, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM, EXT.

What is Horse Chestnut Extract used for?

Topical Applications Topical horse chestnut also can soothe varicose veins due to the escin content, which imparts anti-inflammatory and anti-edema activities on capillary permeability. The branch bark of horse chestnut is sometimes used on skin to treat lupus, skin ulcers and eczema.

How Horse Chestnut Extract is classified

Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Horse Chestnut Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Horse Chestnut Extract During Pregnancy

What we know about using Horse Chestnut Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Horse Chestnut Extract from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract (reported functions include antimicrobial agent and hair conditioning agent) and Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Oil (reported function is fragrance). The Panel reviewed the relevant data related to these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. For these ingredients, the Panel was concerned about the presence of 8-prenylnaringenin, β-myrcene, and quercetin in cosmetics, which could result in estrogenic effects, dermal irritation, and genotoxicity, respectively. Industry should use current good manufacturing practices to limit impurities and constituents of concern. The Panel concluded that Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract and Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Oil are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

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