EQUISETUM ORGANIC HYDROGLICOLIC EXTRACT

Horsetail Hydroglycolic Extract: Composition, Uses and Bulk Price

Horsetail hydroglycolic extract is mainly composed of the Equisetum arvense plant, known for its silica, mineral and antioxidant content. It is an extract obtained using a hydroglycolic solvent — a mixture of glycerin and water — which facilitates the extraction of the plant's water-soluble compounds and its later incorporation into aqueous cosmetic formulations. This guide covers what this extract is, how it is obtained, what it is commonly used for in cosmetics, and what to check when sourcing it in bulk from a B2B supplier such as Royal Bio.

What Is Horsetail Hydroglycolic Extract?

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a plant known for its silica, mineral and antioxidant content. The hydroglycolic extract is obtained by macerating or extracting the plant with a mixture of glycerin and water, which act as solvents in the extraction process, resulting in a liquid extract suitable for direct incorporation into the aqueous phase of a cosmetic formula.

This type of hydroglycolic extraction is a common alternative to pure alcoholic or glycolic extracts when a milder skin profile and better compatibility with alcohol-free formulations are desired.

Composition of Horsetail Extract

Horsetail hydroglycolic extract contributes to the formula the plant's characteristic water-soluble compounds, including its silica, mineral and antioxidant content. Glycerin, besides acting as the extraction solvent, also provides its own humectant function within the final formula.

Common Uses in Personal Care Products

It is used in personal care products due to its potential astringent and skin-toning properties, as well as potential hair-strengthening benefits. These uses typically translate into the following product categories: - Facial toners and lotions with an astringent profile - Body creams and gels - Shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments - Formulations for skin with an oily tendency, where the toning effect is valued

Being a water-soluble extract, it is typically dosed in the aqueous phase of the formulation, at the proportion indicated in the supplier's technical data sheet.

How to Choose a Horsetail Hydroglycolic Extract

When selecting a supplier, check the plant-to-solvent ratio of the extract, the availability of a technical data sheet and safety data sheet, and, if possible, a certificate of analysis for the specific batch to be supplied.

It is also advisable to confirm the extract's compatibility with the rest of the formula's ingredients and the recommended storage conditions.

Bulk Price of Horsetail Extract

The price of bulk horsetail hydroglycolic extract depends on the volume requested, packaging format and raw material availability each season. As with other plant extracts, it is standard practice to request a personalised quote based on your project.

Royal Bio: Your Bulk Horsetail Hydroglycolic Extract Supplier

At Royal Bio we distribute horsetail hydroglycolic extract in bulk to cosmetic laboratories, formulators and natural cosmetics brands across Europe. We provide a technical data sheet and safety data sheet for each batch.

If you need a technical sample to validate the ingredient in your formula, or want to request a volume quote, get in touch with our team.

CAS: 84082-70-2. EINECS: 283-484-6. INCI: Equisetum Arvense Extract.