Skin Conditioning

Aesculus Hippocastanum Leaf Extract

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

Description

Aesculus Hippocastanum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

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

Contains coumarins (esculin, fraxin) - potential phototoxicity concern; advise cautionary assessment for leave-on products with sun exposure; verify coumarin content on CoA

US Note

Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic5/5
LowHigh
Irritancy1/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8053-39-2
EC Number
232-497-7
INCI
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM LEAF EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 23, 2026