Plant Extract

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

INCI: AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM SEED EXTRACT
CAS All share CAS 8053-39-2 but have distinct safety profiles based on plant part and preparation method. The seed extract has the most robust safety data. For your formulation work, the flower water (\#7) is the mildest option for sensitive-skin products. EC 232-497-7
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract is an extract of the nut of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract is an extract of the nut of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae

Purpose

Function

Softener and conditioner
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract; rated MODERATE safety

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
All share CAS 8053-39-2 but have distinct safety profiles based on plant part and preparation method. The seed extract has the most robust safety data. For your formulation work, the flower water (\#7) is the mildest option for sensitive-skin products.
EC Number
232-497-7
INCI
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM SEED EXTRACT
Category
Plant Extract
Updated
Apr 23, 2026