What it is
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract is derived from the bark of moso bamboo shoots and contains polyphenols and silica-associated constituents. In skin care and sunscreen formulas it is used as a conditioning botanical that contributes antioxidant character and a smoothing feel. It is generally used at supporting levels rather than as a primary functional ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Bamboo-derived extracts are generally well tolerated in topical use and are not associated with comedogenicity. Sensitivity is possible in predisposed individuals, and overall tolerability also depends on the carrier and any preservatives present.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, prepared from the shoot bark of Phyllostachys pubescens (moso bamboo), a large bamboo species widely grown in East Asia, typically as a water or hydroglycolic extract.
Questions everyone asks
What is moso bamboo?
Phyllostachys pubescens, or moso bamboo, is a large bamboo species widely cultivated across East Asia.
Why is bamboo shoot bark extract used in sunscreen?
It serves as a skin-conditioning botanical with antioxidant character; it does not provide UV protection.