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Horse chestnut

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Horse chestnut

Topical horse chestnut extract visibly softens the appearance of fine lines around the eyes and smooths the lower eyelids. It suits most skin types and is commonly found in lightweight serums. Because of this formulation, it layers easily into your daily skincare routine.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

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Questions and answers

What does horse chestnut do for the skin?

Horse chestnut helps reduce signs of aging by significantly decreasing wrinkle scores around the eyes. Topical application of a 3 percent extract gel is shown to smooth the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

How do you use horse chestnut?

You use horse chestnut topically as a 3% extract gel, which may help decrease wrinkle scores at the corners of the eye and lower eyelid skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Should you use horse chestnut in the morning or at night?

You can use horse chestnut at any time of day that fits your routine, as studies tested its anti-aging benefits without a specific timing restriction. A topical horse chestnut extract helps decrease wrinkle scores around the eyes.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Can you use horse chestnut every day?

Yes, you can use horse chestnut daily because topical application helps decrease wrinkle scores at the corners of the eye and lower eyelid skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Does horse chestnut cause purging or irritation?

Horse chestnut is unlikely to cause irritation and does not cause purging. Studies show it is well tolerated when used topically to help decrease wrinkle scores.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Which skin types is horse chestnut best for?

Horse chestnut helps smooth eye area wrinkles and is found in popular products like Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment and OSEA Advanced Repair Eye Cream.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Research on horse chestnut

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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