Horsetail

Horsetail 1
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Horsetail 2
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AKA: Equisetum arvense, Horsetail extract, Shavegrass
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Bulgaria. Derived from Equisetum arvense (horsetail plant) in the Equisetaceae family, primarily cultivated in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. Extracted from aerial plant parts through water or solvent extraction, then concentrated or standardized for mineral content.
Horsetail is a cosmetic ingredient.
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR