Equisetum arvense horsetail leaf extract

AKA: Equisetumarvense
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Northern Europe, Europe, Mediterranean, Eastern Europe. Equisetum arvense is a perennial plant in the Equisetaceae family native to Northern Europe and Mediterranean regions. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the dried leaf material.
Equisetum Arvense Horsetail Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
71011-23-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Skin Protectant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Provides scent
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR