Horse Chestnut Extract Powder 1 kg

Bulk Horse Chestnut Extract for Continuous Production Lines

Horse chestnut extract powder supplied in a 1 kg pack is meant for manufacturers who need a reliable volume of plant-based raw material for ongoing production of skincare and body care batches rather than a single test run. This packaging suits contract manufacturers and production workshops that have already finalized their formula and moved into regular output of creams, gels and serums for legs and body contouring lines. The product belongs to the Powdered Extracts and Algae category, which gathers concentrated botanical raw materials for industrial cosmetic manufacturing.

The largest global demand for horse chestnut extract comes from the personal care industry, where it is valued for supporting vascular tone and skin firmness, making it a common ingredient in anti-swelling leg gels, tired legs creams, anti-cellulite formulas and body contouring products. Beyond skincare, the extract is used in hair strengthening formulations and in dietary supplements thanks to its natural saponin and flavonoid content. A separate application area is the pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical sector, developing products aimed at venous tone support, though such formulations require dedicated technological validation and fall outside standard cosmetic production.

The extract is added to the water or water-glycol phase during the cooling stage of the formulation, once the mixture drops below forty degrees Celsius, to preserve heat-sensitive bioactive compounds. A typical usage rate in finished creams and gels ranges from 0.5 to 2 percent, while concentrated serums can go up to 3-5 percent provided emulsion stability has been tested beforehand. The ingredient pairs well with menthol, green tea extract, caffeine and other toning actives, and shows good synergy with botanical concentrates of a similar profile, such as Hawthorn Extract Powder, which is also used to support tissue tone.

Being hygroscopic, the powder should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture, to prevent clumping and loss of activity. When working with the bulk pack, it is advisable to divide the raw material into smaller working batches right after opening the main container, reducing the number of times the sealed packaging is opened and extending the shelf life of the whole volume. For smaller lab trials and early-stage formulation work, the site also offers Horse Chestnut Extract Powder in a 5 g pack, convenient before scaling up to the 1 kg volume. The range also includes a related botanical, Horse Sorrel Extract Powder, often combined in complex toning formulas for the body.

Leg refreshing gel batch

Distilled water 750 ml

Xanthan gum 6 g

Horse chestnut extract powder 18 g

Glycerin 35 ml

Menthol crystals 3 g

Broad spectrum preservative 6 ml

Peppermint essential oil 4 ml

Disperse the xanthan gum gradually into room temperature distilled water while stirring continuously until a smooth gel forms, then blend in the glycerin. Dissolve the horse chestnut extract powder separately in a small amount of warm water below forty degrees Celsius and add the solution into the gel base under slow mixing. Dissolve the menthol crystals in a small amount of alcohol, then add them along with the preservative and peppermint essential oil, mix until fully homogeneous and transfer the finished gel into tubes or jars for packaging.