What it is
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice is obtained from giant timber bamboo (madake) and is rich in water-soluble constituents, including minerals and silica-associated compounds. In skin care and sunscreen formulas it is used as a moisturizing and conditioning botanical that can support a fresh, hydrated feel. It is typically used as a water-phase ingredient rather than a primary functional component.
Safety & warnings
Bamboo juice is generally well tolerated in topical products and is not associated with comedogenicity. As with any botanical, sensitivity is possible in some individuals, and tolerability also depends on the carrier and preservative system.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, prepared as the expressed or extracted juice of Phyllostachys bambusoides, a large bamboo species native to East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What is this ingredient made from?
It is the juice of Phyllostachys bambusoides, a giant timber bamboo native to East Asia.
What does bamboo juice do in a formula?
It functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning botanical that supports a hydrated feel.