What is Horsetail Extract in Eyelash Serum?

Horsetail extract is a popular herbal remedy used since ancient Greek times for hair growth. Horsetail is a natural type of plant typically described as a “fern” with high antioxidant compounds and natural silica. It is used in tea, tinctures, supplements, and hair growth products. 

Horsetail extract has many medicinal properties which are beneficial for our body.

This article explores horsetail benefits, uses, and properties for the body. 

Highlights of Horsetail Extract 

 

Highlights	Horsetail Extract
Scientific name	Equisetum Arvense
Genus	Equisetaceae
Found in Regions	North and Central America, Northern Europe
Season	Grows in fall and spring
Plant parts used	Long densely branched stem
Components	Medicinal properties in form of silica and antioxidants

 

 Components of Horsetail Extract 

Antioxidants 

Antioxidants are molecules that protect the body from the harmful free radicals formed during the metabolism process also called oxidants. These oxidants and harmful radicals can cause damage to the cells of skin, hair, and bone. Horsetail extract has essential antioxidants which help in neutralizing the effects of these radicals thus protecting the body from external or internal damage. Antioxidants also have anti-aging effects. It helps in delaying aging and revitalizing the youthful appearance. 

Silica 

Silica compounds are made up of silicon and oxygen components. This component of horsetail extract which contains silica is responsible for skin, hair, bones, and nails. 

As per research, silica has many health-promoting effects on skin, hair, and nails, and mist be used in its natural form. The silicon component which is bound to the oxygen molecule is water-soluble, absorbable, and has potentially higher bioavailable power. It has potential therapeutic benefits in form of a mineral which helps in promoting- 

• Hair growth
• Skin elasticity
• Nail strengthening effects
• Bone mineral density 

This trace element is very essential for body growth and is considered the second most abundant mineral. 

With these research-based elements, Savarnas Mantra has incorporated the benefits of horsetail extract into the eyelash oil which is a natural lash stimulator. 

Silicon (Si) component in silica from horsetail extract 

The silicon component in the eyelash oil helps in promoting lash growth and reducing eyelash loss with increased brightness for the eyelashes. 

Oxygen (O2) component in silica from horsetail extract 

The oxygen component in the silica helps in improving the blood circulation to the root and follicles of hair thereby rejuvenating the eyelash growth naturally with long-lasting results. 

Potential and therapeutic benefits of the Horsetail Extract 

• Anti-inflammatory properties 

Studies show that horsetail extract has many anti-inflammatory properties with active constituents of silica which helps in boosting the skin immunity and hair cells thus preventing and protecting the hair growth.

 Anti-microbial properties 

Horsetail extracts help in preventing bacterial and fungi growth thus preventing infection and damage to the hair follicles. This keeps hair and skin infections at bay and keeps the skin & hair follicles healthy. 

• Antioxidant properties 

Research has shown that horsetail extracts are rich in polyphenols which are a powerful group of antioxidants. They inhibit oxidative stress thus preventing damage to the skin membrane. This helps in keeping skin and hair healthy. 

• Anti-aging effects

 Aging is a normal process. With aging, there is a depletion of nutritive elements in skin and hair. Horsetail extract boosts the natural cellular activity of every cell which slows down with aging. 

So, now you are aware of the benefits of horsetail extract. Make sure to incorporate this into your daily life and look out for products rich in this extract for healthy skin and hair.