Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: EQUISETUM HYEMALE LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned; CosIng Ref No 93739 [^1_15]
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Species-level concerns exist regarding calcitriol and cytotoxicity; plant-part specificity (leaf/stem) may alter alkaloid and silica profiles. China NMPA restricts to 1% in leave-on products. No independent CIR or SCCS review available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Species-level concerns exist regarding calcitriol and cytotoxicity; plant-part specificity (leaf/stem) may alter alkaloid and silica profiles. China NMPA restricts to 1% in leave-on products. No independent CIR or SCCS review available. The EU classifies Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned; CosIng Ref No 93739 [^1_15].

What is the Margin of Safety for Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem 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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