Using Horsetail for Skin Care

Rich in minerals the Horsetail herb is used to maintain healthy tissue. It facilitates the absorption of calcium by the body, which nourishes nails, skin, hair, bones and the body's connective tissue. The herb helps eliminate excess oil from skin and hair.

Horsetail Herb Origin

Equisetum is a genus of vascular plants which first appeared many millions of years ago. The genus includes 15 species commonly known as horsetails and scouring rushes. They have jointed stems with a ring of long, pointed leaves and branches at each joint. The plant was named because of the resemblance to a horse's tail.

Horsetail Extract

This extract is used medicinally to reduce body water and as an astringent. It helps heal wounds and speeds the healing of the skin and has a firming and tightening action on the skin.

It is beneficial for the treatment of acne because of its high silica content which provides texture.