Equisetum arvense leaf powder

AKA: Field horsetail, Horsetail
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, North America. Equisetum arvense is a perennial plant from the Equisetaceae family native to Europe and North America. The leaves are dried and ground into a fine powder for use in skincare formulations.
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae
Family
Equisetaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
71011-23-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR