A powder of the dried whole horsetail plant, listed as a humectant.
What it is
Equisetum arvense powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground whole plant of field horsetail, Equisetum arvense, of the horsetail family (Equisetaceae). CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 show the particle size of the powder. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.