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Botanical Water

SASA VEITCHII LEAF/STEM WATER

CAS -
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Sasa bamboo leaf-and-stem water — a gentle hydrating distillate with a fresh green aroma. Very well tolerated.

Sasa Veitchii Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous distillate from Kumazasa bamboo (Sasa veitchii) foliage and stems, a dwarf bamboo traditionally used in Japanese food-wrapping and folk medicine. The hydrosol carries low concentrations of volatile aromatic compounds, water-soluble polyphenols, and polysaccharides. In cosmetics it functions as a skin-conditioning water/solvent phase and a marketing-friendly alternative to plain water for freshness and traditional claims. Topical tolerance is excellent in both general and sensitive-skin populations. Main caveats are that it is essentially a hydrosol — active concentration is low — and that composition varies by season and distillation method. Rare grass-family allergen cross-reactivity is theoretically possible.

Skin benefits

  • Gentle hydration
  • Fresh-green sensory profile
  • Traditional Japanese botanical water

Known concerns

  • Dilute active content
  • Seasonal composition variability
  • Rare Poaceae allergen cross-reactivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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