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Skin Conditioning

EQUISETUM ARVENSE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Horsetail extract — a long-trusted phytotherapy ingredient rich in silica and flavonoids. Strengthening for skin and hair with a clean cosmetic safety history.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Silica strengthens skin and hair
  • Astringent flavonoids tone skin
  • Long phytotherapy safety record

Known concerns

  • Field horsetail can contain thiaminase if not heat-treated
  • Possible mineral content variability
  • Mild astringency at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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