Horsetail is one of the oldest known medicinal botanicals. The ancient Greeks and Romans used it to heal skin and strengthen hair. Today the benefits of Horsetail extract are supported by modern science. The Environment Working Group (EWG) has gives Horsetail Extract a rating of 1, their highest rating, indicating a very safe and efficient/effective beauty ingredient.
How Horsetail Extract is obtained at Puraveda?
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a herbaceous plant native to North America, the Middle East, Europe, and some parts of Asia. The leaves of the Horsetail plant are harvested from their natural habitat at a particular point of their life cycle. These are then scientifically infused with other botanical ingredients to give you the most potent skin and hair care benefits.
Benefits of Horsetail Extract for Skin
Horsetail is a powerful and vital ingredient in many of our skin and hair care products. Here are the key benefits of Organic Horsetail Extract:
1. Reduces Signs of Aging
Horsetail Extract is one of the richest sources of Silica in the plant world. Natural silica also helps rebuild damaged collagen. When applied in the form of our SBR Serum, this formula lowers inflammation while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles gradually over time. For best results, use it after our BioScience Peptide Complex topical Botox serum.
2. Cleanses Skin
The natural antioxidants in Horsetail deep cleans and removes the last traces of any free radicals. Using it in the form of our SBR Cleanser clears environmental toxins and bacteria. The silica molecules further prevent dryness and escape of natural oils from the skin.
3. Tones Skin
Horsetail extract is an important ingredient in our skin toners/hydrators. Spritzing a few sprays right after cleansing calms and soothes the skin.
Our Pore Perfect Hydrator/Toner (for Oily and blemish-prone skin) is specially formulated with antibacterial and pore-refining ingredients like Neem and Horsetail which reduces the appearance of enlarged pores and help prevents acne and blemishes. Our @PVO SBR version can be used to treat sensitive skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.
4. Overnight Blemish Reduction
For sudden acne flare-ups, our On the Spot Blemish Treatment(s) with Horsetail extract can help you calm and heal blemishes overnight. The Day Mask (with Kaolin/Bentonite White Clay) can be used under the make-up. The Night time Mask (with French Clay) should be applied as a tiny dab directly over your blemish and left allowed to dry overnight. Wash off in the morning to see a remarkable reduction in the size/redness of the blemish.
Benefits of Horsetail Extract for Hair
1. Strengthens the Hair Follicles
Botanical actives in Horsetail promote strong hair by improving circulation and revitalizing the roots. As an active agent in all our Shampoos and Conditioners, you can choose the correct one according to your unique hair texture/issue/dosha:
- Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner – shine and body formula for fine, thin, and limp hair.
- Revitalizing Shampoo & Conditioner – for dry, brittle, and frizzy hair.
- Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner – for normal hair.
- Clarifying Shampoo – for removing synthetic and mineral product build-up gently.
2. Improves Shine & Manageability
Once again, the silica molecules in Horsetail extract improves hair shine and manageability. The Shine On Serum is rich in natural oils and ingredients like Horsetail that removes frizz and keeps hair soft and tangle-free without weighing it down.
Our team of experts has taken years to determine which ingredients best benefit your skin and hair. Many botanical extracts and essential oils can cause irritation to skin when used in high concentrations or in products that are not scientifically/clinically formulated. At Puraveda Organics, every ingredient we use has been scientifically validated in clinical studies, in the correct concentrations to help you get the best results without any side effects.
