Characteristics
- INCI
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Ru.
- Horsetail Extract
- CAS
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71011-23-9
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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275-123-8
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- astringent, emollient, soothing, tonic
Для кого подходит
Description
Equisetum Arvense Extract comes from horsetail, a fern-like plant that’s been used in traditional herbal care for a long time. In skincare and haircare, it’s valued mainly for its plant compounds, including flavonoids and silica-rich minerals. You’ll often see it in formulas aimed at giving a fresher, more toned feel to the skin or a stronger, more polished look to hair.
For skin, it’s commonly used as a supportive botanical ingredient in products that focus on a smoother, more refined appearance. For hair, it may help conditioners, scalp products, and styling formulas feel more strengthening or fortifying, especially in products marketed for limp or fragile-feeling strands. People who enjoy plant-based ingredients or lightweight botanical extracts may especially like it.
Caveat: Equisetum Arvense Extract is not a miracle ingredient, and its effects depend a lot on the full formula and concentration. As with any botanical extract, some people with very sensitive skin may prefer to patch test first, especially if the product also contains fragrance or other potentially irritating ingredients.
Found in products (1 631 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции La Prairie (58 продуктов)
