Skin Conditioning

Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract

INCI: AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM BARK EXTRACT
CAS 8053-39-2 EC 232-497-7
Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae

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
EC Number
232-497-7
INCI
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM BARK EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 23, 2026