Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract

INCI: EQUISETUM HYEMALE EXTRACT

CAS Number
90028-32-3
Function
Skin conditioning, cleansing, soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not independently regulated by FDA; listed in CosIng; used as skin conditioner and soothing agent

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations. Equisetum hyemale stem extract is rich in silica, flavonoids, and minerals, permitted without restriction in EU and US, supporting skin firmness and wound healing.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract silica-rich skin-conditioning soothing horsetail

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations. Equisetum hyemale stem extract is rich in silica, flavonoids, and minerals, permitted without restriction in EU and US, supporting skin firmness and wound healing. The EU classifies Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, cleansing, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-32-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Equisetum Hyemale Stem Extract?

not established 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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