Horse chestnut extract

Chemical composition

Plant seeds contain:

saponins, about 10% (escin, arthrescine, fraxin). Lower blood viscosity, increase the tone of the veins, eliminate the phenomenon of venous stagnation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Activate the production of adrenal hormones, eliminate puffiness;
glycoside (esculin). Reduces the permeability of capillary walls, increases the antithrombotic properties of blood serum, as well as the production of antithrombin, accelerates the blood supply of veins, promotes the expansion of blood vessels. Stabilizes the central nervous system, has a slight diuretic effects, dilutes and removes sputum;
coumarins. They stop the growth of tumor cells, accelerate wound healing, help to reduce blood clotting and reduce the risk of thrombus formation;
pectins. They remove metal salts, radionuclides, destroy pathogenic intestinal flora, eliminate constipation, prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, accelerate tissue regeneration;
organic acids. They slow down the processes of decay and fermentation in the intestines, remove toxins, toxic substances, improve the condition of blood vessels;
fatty oil (up to 6%). Participates in tissue regeneration, eliminates inflammation, regulates metabolism;
flavonoids (rutin and others). They reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, reduce arterial and intraocular pressure, slow down the heart rhythm, increase bile formation;
starch to 49.5%. It turns into glucose and is a source of energy;
mucus. Eliminate inflammation, accelerate wound healing and improve sputum excretion;
lecithin. It activates oxidative processes, participates in the metabolism of fats, the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells, improves the functioning of the central nervous system and heart, increases resistance to toxins;
vitamins C, A, groups B and K. They have a complex positive effect (strengthen the immune system, eliminate inflammation, participate in metabolic reactions, etc. ;
tannins. Denature protein cells, thereby creating a protective film with bactericidal and astringent properties.

Tanning substances, saponin escin and glycoside esculin are found in the bark of trees. The leaves contain flavonoids (isoquercitrin, quercitin), as well as tannins, rutin, spireoside, astragalin, carotenoids, micro- and macroelements (selenium, boron, calcium, silver, chromium, barium, iodine, iron, zinc, nickel).

Properties of horse chestnut extract used in cosmetics:

Anti-inflammatory. Elements of horse chestnut extract can stimulate the production of glucocorticoids by the adrenal glands — hormones that inhibit the activity of enzymes that destroy tissues.

Antiedematous. Horse chestnut extract regulates the flow of tissue fluid, directing it from the capillaries to the vessels and reducing its accumulation in the tissues.

Antibacterial. EXT