An extract of bamboo sap, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Bambusa vulgaris sap extract is an extract of the sap of the common bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, of the grass family (Poaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 how the sap was collected or the extraction method.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.