Scientific name: Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Classification: Active ingredient of plant origin.
Strengthening, antioxidant, stimulating.
Tales from Nature
Horse chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) is a tree native to parts of southeastern Europe. Its fruits contain seeds reminiscent of chestnuts, but with a more bitter taste and, more importantly, contain toxic elements. The species name is derived from the Greek ἵο hippos, horse, and castanon, chestnut, because of the use of the fruits of this tree as a typical food for horses.
It is a plant that adapts very well to all types of climate and soils, environment and territory. In cosmetics, it is widely used for its washing and purifying power within Treatments and Shampoos for Oily Scalp. It is nonaggressive and does not interfere with the skin.
Hair Benefits
In Skin Treatments and Shampoos specifically for oily hair, it washes deep by removing sebum gently but deeply.
Strengthens hair and counteracts hair loss, giving firmness and radiance to the hair shaft, stimulating regrowth in cases of hair loss or limited growth.
Skin Benefits
Horse Chestnut Seed Extract is rich in antioxidants, key substances to counteract oxidative stress caused by free radicals, the main culprits of inflammation and skin aging. Thanks to its stimulating action on microcirculation, it promotes the well-being of the skin, improving its tone, radiance and vitality in a natural way.
