Escin

Age and Ageing…conjunctive…they go hand in hand. Time kicks on and so does age. To look young, vibrant with a glowing skin is not aspirational. It is a need. We respect that!

Alchem International with 75 years of experience in the Phyto-chemical space, provides plant derived active ingredients to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical industries.Natural extracts, customized synthesized intermediates, dietary supplements & API's form the nature of our company's business.

The production sites are WHO approved and US FDA & EU GMP inspected.

Sheer Quality drives Alchem’s operations

Through perfect blend of science and nature, dedicated research, selection of finest botanical herbal extracts and focused technology, Alchem has successfully extracted the potent active molecules in the plant and offers it for cosmetic use in powder form which improves the skin matrix effectively addresses pigmentation, skin disorders, sores, photo-ageing, reduces wrinkles, cuts down cellulite, decongests pores and reduces sebum production leaving skin relaxed balanced and renewed. The package elevates skin care into a new generation of quality and purity.

"For cosmetic use, Alchem offers Escin with all its inherent benefits"

Escin is the name of saponins extracts from horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). It is a potent anti-inflammatory compound which reduces capillary fragility and helps prevent leakage of fluids into the surrounding tissues, which can cause swelling. Escin stimulates microcirculation by opposing water retention. It shows beneficial effects on venous insufficiency and associated conditions such as cellulitis.


Escin has anti-oedematous, anti-inflammatory and phlebotonic properties. It also exhibits astringent, vasoconstrictor, vasoprotective as well as circulation boosting properties. It acts as an antioxidant to help inhibit the enzymes collagenase and elastase which leads to healthier collagen and supportive skin matrix and also seems to have anti-inflammatory action. Since it is a venotonic and anti-edematous ingredient, it helps to remove excess extra-cellular water. Escin also helps reduce dark under-eye circles and puffiness and simultaneously reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Escin is conventionally used in the symptomatic treatment of functional disorders of cutaneous capillary fragility such as ecchymoses, petechia, venous insufficiency (pain, heaviness, cramp, oedemas and itching) and in the symptomatology of haemorroidal crisis. Escin is also used in used in various pharmaceutical topical gels, anti-cellulite products, body, legs and foot care products and eye puffiness treatment.

The product addresses broad spectrum concerns on skin care and has the band width and capabilities to meet expectations. Regular use should exhibit demonstrable results.