{"title":"Horsetail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRejuvenate with Horsetail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/skindeep\/\" title=\"Full of silica rating.\"\u003eEWG Rating\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"EWG Cosmetic Database\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/score-image-1_1.png?v=1614785574\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e {Equisetum Arvense}\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e {Horsetail}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant, resembling a bobbed and braided horse tail, provides the skin with silicon and silica. Additionally, it contains a potent antibacterial agent, all of which work together to create a clear, vibrant, youthful-looking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are fossil records of Horsetail as far back as the earliest ages of the dinosaurs. While the dinosaurs did not use it to prolong the look of young, healthy skin, ancient cultures, like the Greeks and Romans, used it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollagen Rebuilding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon is one of the progenitors of collagen. Therefore, when organic Horsetail is utilized in a cream or serum, the skin receives the necessary building blocks to replenish its collagen layer. However, as the skin ages, collagen naturally breaks down, and the skin cannot restore it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates the hollow, sagging skin that is characteristic of old age. In addition, premature aging from environmental chemicals or sun exposure may accelerate collagen destruction in the skin. Likewise, silicon can produce more collagen, making the skin appear more plump and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRebalance Skin Barrier with Silica From Horsetail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilica both improves blood flow and provides needed moisture regulation to oily and acne-prone complexions. When the skin's natural moisture is off-balance, it will respond by either starving moisture or producing too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilica can return skin to its natural balance, which will subsequently reduce the number of blemishes and the amount of skin dryness. Because it is also antibacterial, it helps to remove the bacteria that can cause pimples and heal more quickly when the skin is irritated or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/horsetail.jpg?v=1680730730\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Horsetail\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiminish the Signs of Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved circulation helps to flush out and carry away any impurities on your complexion's surface concurrently, evening it out and encouraging new cell growth. In fact, as new cells appear, they push dead cells to the skin's surface, where they are sloughed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken internally, Horsetail provides nutrients that bones need to become more resilient to breaking. These same nutrients can create more resilient skin that is less susceptible to breaking, irritation, and environmental effects by strengthening connective tissue and the walls of cells, making them more elastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, Horsetail can diminish the signs of aging by helping to produce more radiant and vibrant-looking skin. In fact, it reduces the appearance of redness for a more even skin tone and provides moisture to cells, keeping them plump. When individual cells appear plumper, the skin overall appears plumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"WSU Human Development Skincare Specialist\" href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/about\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKari Thomas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wrote this article.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Skin Perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're here to \u003cstrong\u003ehelp you create clean beauty products and get you looking younger\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Mix your chosen peptides or hyaluronic boosters directly into the aloe base, and you’ll have a stable, smooth serum in under 5 minutes without thinning or heavy residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz white jug sized for small-batch DIY formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParaben-free, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe primary ingredient is organic aloe vera juice for hydration and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight smooth feel that supports water-soluble peptides like Matrixyl and Argireline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-mix carrier lets you create peptide formulas in under 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA and produced without fillers or parabens, with complete ingredient transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to glycerin-heavy gels or thin toners, this aloe base balances hydration and spreadability, keeping your actives effective and comfortable on the skin. 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Unlike caffeine-based eye gels, this cream is caffeine-free while still addressing fluid retention and circulation. Compared to generic eye creams, this product lists peptide concentrations and targeted actives for clearer comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormulated with measurable peptide percentages and in accordance with standard cosmetic safety practices, this cream is paraben-free, cruelty-free, and produced in the USA. 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