Humectant
PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES STEM JUICE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
The juice of bamboo stems — a natural mineral-rich water-phase ingredient. Gentle and traditional.
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Stem Juice is the pressed juice from fresh bamboo stems (madake species). It is a mineral-rich aqueous fluid containing silica (bamboo is among the highest silica sources in the plant kingdom), potassium, and water-soluble sugars. Used as a natural humectant and natural-positioning water-phase in toners, serums, and masks. Parent plant is used in food (bamboo shoots) and traditional medicine. Typical use 1-20%. No dedicated CIR review.
Function
Skin benefits
- Bamboo stem juice — natural humectant
- Contains silica and minerals
- Traditional East Asian use
- Gentle and suitable for most skin
Known concerns
- Variable composition by supplier
- Requires preservation
- Limited cosmetic-specific research
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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