Functions
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
CAS Number(s)
8053-39-2
EINECS number(s)
232-497-7
This herbal extract from the seeds of the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) tree is a mild astringent with anti-inflammatory properties that helps strengthen weak, leaky capillaries and promote healthy circulation.
The Horse Chestnut Seed Extract contains Escin (aescin), a saponin known to help maintain healthy blood circulation and strengthen skin capillaries and veins. In addition, it helps wound healing effects by inhibiting the skin-weakening enzymes hyaluronidase and collagenase and contains antioxidant/free radical scavenging bioflavonoids (Esculin and Proanthocyanidin A2) to protect against inflammatory cell damage.
Ingredients
Synonyms
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract
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