Horsetail-Shave grass

Description

Horsetail – Shave grass
(Equisetum arvense).

Herbalists typically use this herb as a diuretic. Horsetail contains the following nutrients for the skin: Vitamin C, antioxidants, silica, potassium salts, and a small amount of nicotine. Horsetail has astringent, styptic (stops bleeding), diuretic, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and refrigerant properties. Horsetail is used in hair care, nail care, and skincare products. Horsetail is used for weak and brittle nails. Due to its anti-fungal property, it is used to fight Athlete’s foot. Studies have shown that horsetail has the ability to heal wounds, rashes, burns, skin lesions and acne. The high levels of silica that are found in horsetail help with the formation of new collagen; keeping the skin younger looking. The silica in horsetail is also helpful in shampoo and conditioner formulations because it promotes hair growth, helps reduce hair loss, and fights against dandruff.
Country of Origin: India
Uses in Cosmetics, Soap, bath tea recipes. lip balm recipes,  facial masks to provide wrinkle-smoothing, toning, skin tightening, and anti-aging, added to lotion, cream, ointment recipes. added to soap,  added to hair conditioner to promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and to fight dandruff. added to bath bomb recipes, infused in massage oils, facial toner recipes, in products that promote healthy nails.  used in aftershave recipes to stop bleeding after shaving, and to soothe the skin. &  used in scrubs Ect.: