An extract of field horsetail used as an astringent and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Equisetum arvense leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of field horsetail, Equisetum arvense. CosIng lists it as an astringent, emollient, soothing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, hair lotions, toners, creams and nail products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or the content of individual plant constituents.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (54)
- SOS Nail Repair · ArtDeco
- Termoaktywne serum wyszczuplające antycellulit · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ujędrniający krem-lifting 50+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem-lifting pod oczy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Balsam ujędrniająco-nawilżający 3w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Mezo-serum aktywujące młodość skóry · Eveline Cosmetics
- Lakier i odżywka do paznokci · Eveline Cosmetics
- Maska-lifting odmładzająca ze złotym peptydem i kolagenem · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum koncentrat na rozstępy nowe i utrwalone · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum-lifting do twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Odmładzający krem-lifting 60+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Odżywka do rzęs wydłużająca, wzmacniająca i zagęszczająca · Realash