Equisetum Hiemale Extract
Equisetum Hiemale Extract, also known as winter horsetail extract, is a botanical ingredient valued in British skincare and haircare for its mineral-rich profile. It is commonly found in clarifying shampoos, strengthening conditioners and lightweight moisturisers. Shoppers like it for its gentle, natural approach to improving hair texture and skin tone.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics Equisetum Hiemale Extract delivers a cocktail of silica, flavonoids and trace minerals that help reinforce the hair shaft and support skin firmness. It is used as a mild astringent and conditioning agent, assisting with sebum balance on the scalp and face while leaving a smoother, more refined surface. Formulators appreciate its ability to improve product slip and provide a light, non-greasy feel in both rinse-off and leave-on British beauty formulas.
Key benefits
- Strengthens hair fibres
- Helps smooth rough cuticles
- Supports skin firmness and elasticity
- Balances excess oil on scalp and skin
- Imparts a healthy-looking shine to hair
- Refines the appearance of pores
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, mature skin, dull hair, fine hair
Where it comes from
Equisetum Hiemale Extract is derived from the stems of the winter horsetail plant, a perennial fern ally that grows in damp habitats across Europe and parts of the UK.