Humectant
LACTOBACILLUS/PHYLLOSTACHYS HETEROCYCLA STEM FERMENT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Fermented bamboo stem extract — Lactobacillus fermentation of silica- and polysaccharide-rich bamboo. Lightweight humectant with a clean safety profile and a soft "moso bamboo" identity.
Function
Skin benefits
- Bamboo-derived silica supports skin firmness
- Lactobacillus ferment yields hydrating metabolites
- Polysaccharides bind moisture
Known concerns
- Bamboo silica content varies by batch
- Possible mild grass-allergen cross-reactivity
- Limited specific cosmetic studies
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related humectants
Same plant / compound family
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