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Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense)
AKA “Equisetum Arvense”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense)
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Safety Ratings: EWG: 1/10 (Low Hazard)
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in European herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years to strengthen connective tissue and improve skin elasticity due to its high silica content. Historical use includes treating wounds and as a tonic for skin and nails.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Diagnostic approach to anaphylaxis by carrot, related vegetables and horsetail (Equisetum arvense) in a homemaker.
Agustìn-Ubide MP, Martinez-Cócera C, Alonso-Llamazares A, Robledo T, Lombardero M et al.
Allergy, 2004
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Safety Assessment of <I>Equisetum arvense</I>-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Equisetum Arvense Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Equisetum Arvense Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Equisetum Arvense Leaf Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Equisetum Arvense Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Equisetum Arvense Horsetail Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR