Horsetail Extract
INCI: Equisetum Arvense
Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Equisetum Arvense
Plant extract that has antioxidant and soothing properties, but
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What Is Horsetail Extract?
Plant extract that has antioxidant and soothing properties, but there’s no solid research showing it can exert these effects when applied to skin. Horsetail may be listed by its Latin name Equisetum arvense.
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