active

Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horsechestnut) Extract

INCI: AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT
CAS 8053-39-2
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; astringent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Skin conditioning; antioxidant; astringent

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning; antioxidant; astringent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
contact-dermatitis-riskpatch-test-recommendedbotanical-extractno-cir-assessmentpercutaneous-absorption-documented
Verdict

Botanical extract with documented rare contact dermatitis cases; well tolerated at typical cosmetic concentrations of 0.5-2%.

US Note

Not FDA restricted; no CIR dedicated assessment; cosmetic use at 0.5-2% well tolerated

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic5/5
LowHigh
Irritancy1/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8053-39-2
INCI
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026