INCI name

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM POWDER

Bamboo stem powder

Abrasivereviewed

A powder of dried bamboo stems, used as an abrasive.

What it is

Bambusa arundinacea stem powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground stems of the bamboo Bambusa arundinacea, of the grass family (Poaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive.

Where it is used

Found in scrubs, exfoliating cleansers and other cleansing products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the particle size of the powder.

Functions

Abrasive
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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