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Horsetail Hydrosol 50 ml

Why Horsetail Water Belongs in Oily Skin and Hair Care Formulas

Horsetail hydrosol is produced through steam distillation of field horsetail herb, a process that leaves the water carrying the plant's soluble compounds, including silica-related substances and flavonoids responsible for its toning and astringent character. This product belongs to the Hydrosols and Floral Waters category, where you find plant waters suited to a wide range of cosmetic and household purposes. The 50 ml bottle is a practical choice for home formulation, small trial batches, and testing new recipes without committing to large volumes.

The primary demand for horsetail hydrosol comes from skincare aimed at oily and blemish-prone skin, along with hair and nail strengthening products. The silica naturally present in the plant is widely valued in formulas meant to support hair growth, reinforce brittle nails, and improve skin firmness. Manufacturers use horsetail hydrosol as a base for toners, lotions, facial and hair mists, and creams designed for combination or oily skin dealing with enlarged pores and excess sebum. Its astringent quality makes it a common ingredient in mattifying and sebum-balancing formulations across the cosmetic industry.

Horsetail hydrosol pairs well with other plant waters - combined with Cucumber Hydrosol it creates light, hydrating toners, while blending it with Lavender Hydrosol gives calming, balancing formulas suited for sensitive or reactive skin. For gentler, more nourishing blends it is often paired with Raspberry Hydrosol, allowing formulators to fine-tune the final product for different skin types within one product line.

It is recommended to add horsetail hydrosol at the cool-down phase, once the main batch has cooled to room temperature, to preserve its active compounds from heat degradation. Typical usage levels in finished cosmetic products range from 5 to 20 percent of total formula weight, depending on the desired intensity. The hydrosol can also be used on its own, misted directly onto cleansed facial skin or applied to the scalp before styling. Store it in a refrigerator or a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations, and use within a few months once the bottle has been opened.

Balancing Mist for Oily Skin

Horsetail hydrosol - 30 ml

Cucumber hydrosol - 15 ml

Vegetable glycerin - 3 ml

Niacinamide powder - 1 g

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Августа, Сарны

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1 August 2026

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INCI	Equisetum arvense Water
Other
Application	Lotions and tonics, creams, in pure form, cosmetic ice, shampoos, hair tonics, shower gels. Cosmetic application: 1-100%, elbow sensitivity test
Att brand	Ukraine
Attention	Mandatory testing for sensitivity and allergic reaction, preliminary application to the bend of the elbow
Color product	transparent, opalescent
Features	foams when shaken, may give a slight organic sediment, due to the naturalness of the raw materials used
Input percentage	1-100%, elbow sensitivity test
Method preparation	distillation process
Minimum count	1
Name	Horsetail Hydrosol 50 ml
Other names	flower water, hydrosol
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 ml
Raw materials	horsetail
Solubility	in water
Valid until	03.2028