INCI Name: | Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract |
Part Used: | Nut |
Chemistry: | 20% Saponins as Aescin |
Plant Description: | This sturdy deciduous tree with a large domed crown grows to 80 feet. It has sticky buds, palm like leaves, clusters of white and pink flowers, spiny green fruit and shiny brown seeds. Native to mountain woods in the Balkans and Western Asia, this tree is now cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. |
Horse Chestnut Properties: |
Studies have indicated the following attributes: |
Applications: | Skin Care, Facial Products, Body Care |
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