Botanical Extract
EQUISETUM ARVENSE/(ARNICA MONTANA/CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A horsetail, arnica and chamomile blend — calming and anti-inflammatory but the arnica content makes it a real allergen risk for Asteraceae-sensitive skin (ragweed, daisy, chrysanthemum cross-reactivity).
Function
Skin benefits
- Anti-inflammatory chamomile bisabolol
- Arnica sesquiterpenes for soothing bruised/reactive skin
- Silica-supportive horsetail
- Calming herbal trio
Known concerns
- Arnica is a known contact allergen — Asteraceae-sensitive users react
- EU restricts arnica use in cosmetics under certain conditions
- Equisetum palustre contamination risk if poorly sourced
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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