Escin
What Escin is & what it does
Escin is a natural compound (a saponin) obtained mainly from the horse chestnut. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a skin conditioning agent and is often associated with supporting the look of the skin around delicate areas. As a saponin it has natural surface-active properties.
What does Escin do in skincare?
Escin is a natural saponin used as a skin conditioning agent. It is often associated with supporting the look of the skin around delicate areas. As a saponin it also has natural surface-active properties.
Is Escin natural or synthetic?
Escin is natural in origin, obtained mainly from the horse chestnut. It is a plant-derived saponin rather than a synthetic compound. The plant material is processed to isolate the ingredient.
Is Escin safe?
Escin is used in cosmetics as a plant-derived skin conditioning agent, typically at low levels. As with many botanical actives, people with sensitive skin may prefer to patch test first. For specific concerns, a dermatologist can offer guidance.
Sunscreens with Escin
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dermasence Rosamin Day Cream SPF 50
78/100
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Altruist Anti-Redness & Pigmentation Cream Spf 50
78/100
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Dermasence RosaMin Tinted Day Care Spf 50
77/100
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Ziaja Med Soothing Cream SPF 6 Anti-redness
76/100
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Isispharma Ruboril 50+ Expert Spf 50
75/100
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Luxe Organix Spf 50+ Pa*** Uva/Uvb Protection Aqua Daily Sunscreen
72/100
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Ava Laboratorium Ava Intensive Care SPF 15
60/100
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Clarins Mission Perfection Yeux SPF 15
49/100