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Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract

Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT
● AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT
● AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM SEED EXTRACT
● EXTRACT OF AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM
● EXTRACT OF HORSE CHESTNUT
● HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM) EXTRACT
● HORSE CHESTNUT EXTRACT
● HORSE CHESTNUT SEED EXTRACT
● HORSE CHESTNUT, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM, EXT.

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract is an extract of the nut of the horsechestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial cleanser8 products
body wash/cleanser7 products
serums & essences7 products
shampoo5 products
liquid hand soap5 products
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hand cream4 products
setting powder/spray4 products
toners/astringents4 products
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exfoliant/scrub3 products
styling gel/lotion2 products
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makeup primer1 products
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toothpaste1 products
body spray1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
hand sanitizer1 products
blush1 products
facial powder1 products
bar soap1 products

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of any irritationOpen scientific literature

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.Open scientific literature

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of environmental toxicity or persistenceOpen scientific literature

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
208 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

Understanding scores

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