Scientific name: Equisetum Arvense Extract
Classification: Plant-Based Active Ingredient
Purifying, brightening, rebalancing.
Stories from Nature
Horsetail (from the Latin Equisetum arvense), also known as “horse’s tail” due to its evocative shape, is one of the best-known wild plants and has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times. It grows in moist soil, is very common, and can reach a height of about 60 centimeters.
It boasts numerous beneficial properties for the skin, hair, and nails, thanks to the antioxidants it contains, as well as silica and a blend of vitamins and minerals that make it one of the most effective plants in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits for Hair
Horsetail extract is a highly valued botanical active ingredient in hair care treatments, particularly in masks for curly hair, thanks to its remineralizing and strengthening properties. Here are the main benefits:
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Natural Strengthener: Rich in silica, it helps strengthen the hair shaft, preventing breakage and split ends—which are particularly common in curly hair.
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Stimulates growth: It promotes microcirculation in the scalp, contributing to healthier and more vigorous hair growth.
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Restorative and toning: It improves hair structure, making it more resilient and elastic.
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Combats dryness: thanks to its balancing action, it helps maintain the right level of hydration in curls.
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Antioxidant action: protects the hair from environmental stress and oxidative damage, helping to keep it shiny and vibrant.
In nourishing masks for curly hair, horsetail enhances the natural shape of the curls, imparting strength, definition, and shine.
It is used to prevent skin aging, purify, and firm the skin. It stimulates and tones the scalp and promotes hair growth. It regulates sebum production thanks to its astringent properties. It repairs the hair’s structure, preventing hair loss and making the hair stronger and shinier.
