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Expert Verdict
South American giant horsetail not included in the CIR 2021 E. arvense review; limited published toxicological data for cosmetic use with phytochemical profile differing from E. arvense and potentially higher silicon and mineral content; supplier must provide species-specific safety data.
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Is Equisetum Giganteum Extract safe in cosmetics?
South American giant horsetail not included in the CIR 2021 E. arvense review; limited published toxicological data for cosmetic use with phytochemical profile differing from E. arvense and potentially higher silicon and mineral content; supplier must provide species-specific safety data. The EU classifies Equisetum Giganteum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Equisetum Giganteum Extract allowed in the EU?
Equisetum Giganteum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Equisetum Giganteum Extract do in cosmetics?
Equisetum Giganteum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; marketed as anti-aging/anti-wrinkle agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng/EINECS (no CAS assigned) [^1_9].
What is the Margin of Safety for Equisetum Giganteum Extract?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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