Description: Natural Horse Chestnut extract made from whole plant. Other parts, for example, the bark have been used as a yellow dye. Contains 20% of extract dissolved in water and glycerin. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Light yellow liquid, characteristic odor.Light yellow liquid, characteristic odor. Water-soluble.
CAS: 56-81-5, 7732-18-5, 8053-39-2, 122-99-6
INCI Name: Glycerin, water, Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) seed extract
Benefits:
- Has soothing, anti-irritant and toning properties on the skin
- Widely used in products for aged and fragile skin but also for anti-blotchiness
- The fatty acids, proteins and short-chain sugars can help repair hair that is damaged by dyes, hair dryers and chemical treatments.
- Widely used in hair care products as it does not cause buildup
Use: Add to formulas as is, typical use level 5-10%. For external use only.
Applications: Creams & lotions, shampoos & conditioners, hair mask, body wraps, face cleansers, toners and moisturizers, masks and gels.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut), glycerin made of naturally derived oils
Manufacture: Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Created from organically grown, pesticide-free materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. This concentrate is then dissolved in glycerin and water at a concentration of 20 % concentrate and 80% diluents.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free, but not certified
Vegan: Yes
Documents:
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Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis