Horsetail Extract
INCI Equisetum Arvense Extract
Overview
An extract of horsetail, an ancient plant with a long history in traditional herbal preparations.
What it is
Horsetail Extract is drawn from Equisetum arvense, a plant so old it predates the dinosaurs in some form. It’s long been used in traditional herbal preparations across Europe and Asia.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Horsetail grows widely across temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is processed to draw out its extract for use in a formulation.
What it does in a formulation
Contributes horsetail’s traditional botanical character to a finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
There’s something remarkable about working with a plant this ancient — horsetail has been around in some form for hundreds of millions of years. We like the deep, storied character it brings to a formula.
Good to know
- Vegan and entirely plant-derived.
- Patch test recommended, as with any new ingredient.
Common questions
- What is Horsetail traditionally used for?
Horsetail has a long history of traditional use in herbal preparations across Europe and Asia.
- Is Horsetail Extract vegan?
Yes — it’s a plant-derived extract with no animal inputs.
- Is Horsetail really an ancient plant?
Yes, Equisetum is an ancient genus of plant that has existed in some form for hundreds of millions of years.
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