Botanical Extract
EQUISETUM ARVENSE/GALIUM APARINE/VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A trio of horsetail, cleavers and vanilla fruit — silica-supportive, mildly toning and lightly antioxidant. Generally well tolerated; main caveats are vanilla sensitivity and ensuring horsetail species purity.
Function
Skin benefits
- Silica-rich horsetail strengthens skin matrix
- Cleavers (Galium) traditional lymphatic toner
- Vanilla phenolics give mild antioxidant action
- Pleasant sensory profile
Known concerns
- Vanillin can occasionally cause contact dermatitis
- Equisetum palustre contamination possible if poorly sourced
- Limited blend-specific toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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