Equisetum arvense leaf powder
AKA “Horsetail”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Equisetum arvense leaf powder
AKA: Horsetail
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Astringent | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Horsetail leaf powder, a natural plant extract that conditions and softens skin, leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed.
Family
Equisetaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
71011-23-9
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native 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.
Plant Source
Equisetaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Astringent | Soothing
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Ground horsetail leaves were used in traditional European herbalism as an ingredient in poultices and skincare preparations for their silica content and purported skin-strengthening properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR