Is Equisetum Arvense Extract safe in cosmetics?
Equisetum Arvense Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
INCI: EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT
Equisetum Arvense Extract (CAS 71011-23-9 [^1_1]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restrictions on cosmetic use; listed in 21 CFR 310.545 only for OTC drug digestive aid (inadequate data for that use)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Equisetum Arvense Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Equisetum Arvense Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equisetum Arvense Extract allowed in the EU?
Equisetum Arvense Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Equisetum Arvense Extract do in cosmetics?
Equisetum Arvense Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71011-23-9 [^1_1].
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Chemical family
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