INCI name

BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Bamboo leaf and stem extract

An extract of bamboo leaves and stems used as a humectant.

What it is

Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the common bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris. CosIng lists it as a humectant and oral care ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, toners, cleansers, hair care products and oral care 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 reveal the extraction method, the solvent or the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

Humectant: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (13)

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