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Skin Conditioning

ESCIN

CAS 6805-41-0
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A saponin extracted from horse-chestnut seeds — a long-established anti-puffiness, anti-redness active for eye creams and leg-care gels. Backed by decades of pharma use; saponin nature means a watchful eye on concentration.

Skin benefits

  • Reduces puffiness and dark circles
  • Improves microcirculation
  • Calms redness around the eye area

Known concerns

  • Bitter saponin can irritate at high %
  • Avoid in damaged-skin formulas
  • Stability sensitive to pH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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