Equisetum arvense leaf extract
AKA: Field horsetail, Horsetail Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae
Family
Equisetaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
71011-23-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
moisturizing
Traditional Use
Horsetail leaf extract has been employed in European folk medicine and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a strengthening agent for connective tissues. Used topically in traditional skincare for its astringent and mineralizing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR