Equisetum Arvense Extract
Unlock the age-defying power of Equisetum Arvense Extract. Our fixed concentration hydroglycerin stock delivers bioavailable vegetal silica, isoquercitrin, and essential structural peptides and proteins, enabling unique product stories beyond existing trade-name actives.
A natural source of bioavailable vegetal silica, flavonoids, and structural peptides.
Botanical Identity: Equisetum arvense, commonly known as horsetail, is a botanical powerhouse for cosmetic formulations. This extract is found in various trade-name actives on the market; however, Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI, not a pre-packaged supplier SKU, empowering you to build distinctive product narratives.
Dual mechanism: Equisetum arvense extract's silica content acts as a structural component within the dermal extracellular matrix, supporting conditions for collagen synthesis, reinforcing connective tissue, and improving the appearance of skin elasticity and hair follicle resilience [6, 7]. Concurrently, its flavonoid and protein fractions deliver potent antioxidant properties, which help neutralize environmental free radicals and soothe mature, stressed, or photoaged skin [8, 9].
Use levels: Recommended between 1.0% and 10.0% for Formulate Labs' standard hydroglycerin extracts [10].
Market context: *Equisetum Arvense* Extract is a key INCI found in several established trade-name actives, each with a distinct market position. Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI peptide/protein suspension, allowing formulators to build their own unique product stories without being tied to a specific trade name.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI *Equisetum Arvense* Extract, distinct from specific trade names (HerbaShield URB, Horsetail Extract H.GL. -M.S., Extrapone Horsetail).
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our commitment to evidence-based cosmetic ingredients is supported by peer-reviewed research confirming the efficacy and safety of *Equisetum Arvense* Extract. This includes clinical trials on wrinkle reduction, in vitro studies on anti-inflammatory activity, and comprehensive safety assessments. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This clinical study provides direct evidence that a topical formulation with *Equisetum arvense* can visibly reduce forehead wrinkles in human subjects. The formulation also maintained high stability over a six-month period, confirming its viability for commercial cosmetic development.
An in vitro investigation identified silica and isoquercitrin as key active compounds in horsetail extract. These components were shown to suppress inflammation and lymphocyte proliferation, supporting the extract's use in soothing and calming formulations for stressed skin.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that *Equisetum arvense* extracts are safe for their intended function as skin-conditioning agents in cosmetics. This assessment provides a strong foundation for its inclusion in a wide range of personal care products.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at the selected Equisetum Arvense Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-EQA-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
