Botanical water
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM FLOWER WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Horse chestnut flower water is the aromatic distillate of aesculus blossoms, used as a softly floral water-phase ingredient often paired with vascular-care claims, though most active aescin sits in seed extracts.
Skin benefits
- Traditionally associated with soothing and vascular support claims via aescin in other extracts
- Acts as a hydrating water-phase ingredient
- Adds a delicate floral note
- Often used in eye area and leg care formulas
Known concerns
- Most aescin activity sits in seed extracts rather than the flower water
- Aromatic compounds may bother fragrance-sensitive users
- Limited safety data specific to the flower hydrosol
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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