INCI Name

Description

What is it?

Parts of the plant used are the seeds. Horse Chestnut leaves have been used by herbalists as a cough remedy and to reduce fevers. The leaves were also believed to reduce pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism. In traditional herbal medicine, Poultices of the seeds have been used topically to treat skin ulcers and skin cancer.

Action/Benefits

• Horse Chestnut is still used as an astringent with particular effect on the venous circulation.
• It is also diuretic and prevents oedema.
• Aescin, the saponin found in the seeds, has been shown to: promote circulation through the veins; foster normal tone in the walls of the veins, possess anti-inflammatory properties; and to reduce oedema (swelling with fluid) following trauma, particularly following sports injury, surgery, and head injury.
• This has made topical Horse Chestnut extracts (those applied externally on the affected area) popular in Europe for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and, to a lesser extent, varicose veins.
• In addition, topical aescin preparation is very popular in Europe for the treatment of acute sprains during sporting events.

Which products to use it in

• Horse Chestnut is used externally in Compresses, Baths and Sun Care products. Horse Chestnut is a very important ingredient for treating varicose veins.
• Add to Creams, Lotions, Gels, Sprays and Compresses for this purpose. Aesculin found in Horse Chestnut absorb harmful UV rays, which makes it an excellent addition to your Sun Care products.
• For Varicose Vein Creams, Lotions and Gels, add 2-5% Horse Chestnut Tincture.
• To add up to 10% of the Tincture to Sun Protection Cream, use 10ml of the Tincture per 100ml of the Cream.

Water or oil-soluble?

Water soluble.

Can I add it to ready-made products?

You can add it to all ready made products, like creams, lotions and shampoos but beware that all of them become thinner when you add an alcohol based product to a product based on emulsifiers, detergents and gels.

Recommended Dosage/How to use in products

• In leg sprays for varicose veins use up to 40% of the Tincture together with other water-soluble raw materials.
• Deodorant sprays you can use up to 80% as a blend of tinctures.
• In toners and face spritzers for oily skin use up to 30% as a possible blend of tinctures.
• Toners for other skin types use up to 20% as a possible blend of tinctures.

For an in depth article on how to use Herbs in your products please refer to the Skin Care Library at the bottom of this page.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store in a cool dark place and the Tincture will keep for up to 6 years. 

Related/Synergistic Products

1. Use combined with Horse Chestnut Macerated Oil for getting increased benefits.
2. Combine with other Tinctures like St John’s Wort and Horsetail. 
3. Works well combined with Witch Hazel products like Witch Hazel Hydrolate, Witch Hazel herb and Witch Hazel Glycerin Extract.
   

 

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