Skin Conditioning

Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chesnut) Bark Extract

INCI: AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM BARK EXTRACT
CAS 8053-39-2
Skin Conditioning, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Skin Conditioning, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict

Cosmetic-grade extract should be purified to remove esculin (toxic coumarin present in unprocessed material); avoid high concentrations.

US Note

Not specifically restricted; CIR has reviewed Aesculus hippocastanum-derived ingredients

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic5/5
LowHigh
Irritancy1/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8053-39-2
INCI
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM BARK EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026