What is the drug aescin used for?
What Is Aescin?
Aescin is the main active ingredient extracted from the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, which is also called the saro tree. Many people also call it the saro fruit extract. It has strong water solubility and hygroscopicity, so it can easily penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and exert its skin care effects. In addition, aescin is also low in irritation and suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
What Are The Functions Of Aescin?
1.Anti-inflammatory effect
The anti-inflammatory effect of aescin is similar to that of dexamethasone, but its duration of action is longer. It can inhibit the levels of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α and IL-1β, reduce the exudation of inflammatory tissues, and reduce tissue permeability. Aescin can improve the microcirculation of skin and adipose tissue, improve blood circulation in capillaries, and soothe the skin.
2.Antioxidant effect
Aescin can increase the activity of myeloperoxidase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and reduce the levels of NO, TNF-X and IL-1 β inflammatory factors in serum.
3.Moisturizing effect
Aescin has strong water solubility and hygroscopicity, and can provide long-lasting moisture to the skin. There are many skin care products containing aescin, which mainly focus on moisturizing, brightening, repairing and anti-aging effects. Among them, aescin ingredients help soothe the skin, enhance skin elasticity and firmness, and make the skin smoother and more delicate.
4.Improve red blood streaks
Aescin can inhibit the activity of enzymes that destroy the integrity of venous structure (such as collagenase, hyaluronidase and elastase, etc.), maintain healthy vascular structure balance and blood circulation, and has a good improvement effect on red blood streaks.
5.Anti-aging and improve blood circulation of eye skin: Aescin contains rich flavonoids, which has natural strong anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effects, can improve blood circulation of eye skin, and has a certain effect on eliminating fat clumps, dark circles and eye bags.
What Is The Application Of Aescin?
The application of aescin in cosmetics is mainly reflected in its positive impact on skin health. Specifically for eye cream products, the addition of aescin can bring specific effects to eye creams, such as strengthening blood vessels, promoting venous blood circulation, and reducing the appearance of dark circles, eye bags and eye puffiness. The addition of this ingredient makes eye cream products more gentle and suitable for a wider range of people. The application of aescin in eye creams is achieved through a specific formula, including a certain weight percentage of aescin, modified with lecithin, and compounded with sericin, thereby giving the eye cream these properties that are beneficial to the health of the eye skin.