# Horse chestnut

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/horse-chestnut

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Topical horse [chestnut extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chestnut) 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum). Because of this formulation, it layers easily into your daily skincare routine.

[Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

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### Popular horse [chestnut](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chestnut) products

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-advanced-eye-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/drunk-elephant/t-l-c-framboos-glycolic-night-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [OSEA Advanced Repair Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/osea/advanced-repair-eye-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

### Other horse [chestnut](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chestnut) products

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-advanced-eye-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [OSEA Advanced Repair Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/osea/advanced-repair-eye-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/drunk-elephant/t-l-c-framboos-glycolic-night-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Dr. Hauschka Clarifying Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dr-hauschka/clarifying-toner/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [$35.41 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKOOPSK?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## What reviewers say about popular horse chestnut products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular horse [chestnut](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chestnut) product on Lovi.

- Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment Lightweight & Absorbing ★4.4 · 500+ reviews Effective hydration Reduces fine lines “weightless serum” [What people say about Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-advanced-eye-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin)
- Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum Smoothes skin ★4.4 · 4.2k+ reviews Expensive price tag Improves radiance “skin felt like a baby's butt after just one use” [What people say about T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/drunk-elephant/t-l-c-framboos-glycolic-night-serum/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- OSEA Advanced Repair Eye Cream Deeply hydrating ★4.5 · 700+ reviews Luxurious texture Smoothing effect “Feels so soft and hydrated” [What people say about Advanced Repair Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/osea/advanced-repair-eye-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)

## Questions and answers

### What does horse chestnut do for the skin?

Horse [chestnut](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/chestnut) helps reduce signs of aging by significantly decreasing wrinkle scores around the eyes. Topical application of a 3 percent [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/extract) gel is shown to smooth the skin.

[Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

### 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/)

## Research on horse chestnut

- [A horse chestnut extract, which induces contraction forces in fibroblasts, is a potent anti-aging ingredient](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17111071/) Horse chestnut · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

## Brands with horse chestnut

- American skincare: [Drunk Elephant](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/drunk-elephant)
- British skincare: [Elemis](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/elemis)
- American skincare: [OSEA](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/osea)
- German skincare: [Dr. Hauschka](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/dr-hauschka)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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