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Botanical Extract

EQUISETUM ARVENSE/GALIUM APARINE/VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT

78

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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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