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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
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Expert Verdict
Contains thiaminase (destroys thiamine) โ relevant for oral but not topical use. High silica content is beneficial but verify sourcing as wild-harvested material may contain pesticide residues or heavy metal contamination from soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horsetail Plant Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains thiaminase (destroys thiamine) โ relevant for oral but not topical use. High silica content is beneficial but verify sourcing as wild-harvested material may contain pesticide residues or heavy metal contamination from soil. The EU classifies Horsetail Plant Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Horsetail Plant Extract allowed in the EU?
Horsetail Plant Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Horsetail Plant Extract do in cosmetics?
Horsetail Plant Extract functions as: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, moisturising, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71011-23-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Horsetail Plant 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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