Heermoes

Horsetail (Equisetum)

At Nature Bar we believe nature has everything needed to care for your skin and hair in a gentle yet effective way. A great example? Horsetail, also known as field horsetail (Equisetum arvense). While many people see this plant mainly as a stubborn garden problem, we use it as a valuable botanical ingredient in our shampoo bar for normal to oily hair.

Botany

Horsetail is an ancient plant that has been on earth for over 100 million years. It is one of the few survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and is notable for its hollow stems and bristly appearance. The plant grows fast, deep and strong – which is exactly why many gardeners consider it a pest.

Yet horsetail has been known for centuries in theherbal medicinefor its medicinal and caring properties. In both traditional Chinese medicine and European herbal medicine, horsetail was used for wound healing, bone strengthening and – yes – improving hair growth.

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Top 3 Benefits of Horsetail

1. Rich in silica: a boost for strong hair

The secret of horsetail lies in its exceptionally high content of silica (silicon): a mineral the body needs to build collagen and keratin. This makes hair stronger and less prone to breakage, and helps reduce hair loss. Research indicates that silica can contribute to healthier hair growth and improved hair structure.¹

2. Purifying for the scalp

Horsetail has a mildly astringent and anti-inflammatory action, which helps balance an oily scalp. By gently regulating excess sebum, hair can feel fresh for longer without needing to be washed daily.

3. Stimulates circulation

Good scalp circulation is essential for hair growth. The antioxidants and minerals in horsetail stimulate microcirculation, providing better nourishment of the hair follicles. The result: healthier hair growth from within.

Conclusion: horsetail is a hidden gem for your hair

Although horsetail is often ridiculed as a nuisance weed, it is actually apowerful, natural allyfor healthy hair. The high concentration ofsilica, its purifying effect and stimulation of blood circulation make this plant ideal for hair that quickly becomes greasy or is prone to hair loss.

That is why we have chosen to give horsetail a central role in ournatural shampoo bar for normal to oily hair. By growing this plantupcyclingfrom residual flows, we not only give hair a second life – we also provide a gentler, more conscious way of hair care.

Curious about the effect of horsetail on your hair? Discover the shampoo bar for normal to oily hair – and be surprised by the power of this botanical all-rounder.

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