Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
What Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract is & what it does
Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract is a botanical extract derived from the shoots of common bamboo and is a notable natural source of silica. In skincare it is typically used as a conditioning and skin-smoothing ingredient, and the silica content can contribute to a soft, refined surface feel. It is generally added at low levels as part of a botanical blend. Its effect depends largely on the surrounding formulation.
What is Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the shoots of common bamboo and is a notable natural source of silica. It is used in skincare as a conditioning, skin-smoothing ingredient.
What does Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract do?
It conditions the skin and, through its silica content, can contribute to a soft, refined surface feel. It is generally added at low levels within a botanical blend.
Is Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As with most plant extracts, sensitive users can patch test a new product.
Sunscreens with Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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manyo Hyaluron Hydrating Sunscreen Pa++++ / SPF 50+
91/100
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IQ Sun Care Daily Defence SPF 30
72/100
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IQ Suncare SPF 50 Moisturising Sunscreen
65/100
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IQ Sun Care Daily Defence SPF 50
65/100