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Humectant

LACTOBACILLUS/PHYLLOSTACHYS HETEROCYCLA STEM FERMENT EXTRACT

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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

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related humectants

Same plant / compound family

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