Bamboo Extract Powder (70% Silica)

Description Bamboo Stem Extract Powder is a very light brown powder obtained directly from the stem of the bamboo plant. It is a natural alternative to plastic scrubs. The siliceous bamboo stem is highly purifying, and is an important mineral in our connective tissue, skin, nails and hair. Bamboo leaf extract presents a very good technical features like its stability, processing flexibility, and high oxidation prevention stability. Benefits of  Bamboo Stem Extract Powder in Skincare: Improve Skin Firmness: Bamboo contains up to 70% of natural silica. Collagen which prevents skin from sagging is predominantly made up of silica. As we age, collagen gets damaged, so replenishing skin with natural silica helps build collagen and maintain skin firmness. A Powerful skin anti-inflammatory: the siliceous bamboo stem helps to eliminate the remains of epidermal fat material and, together with other bamboo mineral salts, allows skin cells to recover their functionality. Bamboo powder effectively absorbs excess sebum, leaving oily and combination skin feeling matte and soft. It has antibacterial properties and helps combat acne. Promotes healing and helps to calm and regulate sebaceous glands. A Powerful skin anti-inflammatory: Bamboo extract has a great ability to heal and soothe skin. As a matter of fact, it is commonly used in Asia to calm an upset stomach when taken internally! So, Bamboo extract and Bamboo water is highly recommended for sensitive skin, but also as a complement to an aggressive acne treatment. When treating acne, too much exfoliation can lead to inflammatory acne which can be worst that the initial blemishes targeted! Which is why, Bamboo extract is the perfect pair with activated charcoal. Antibacterial Properties: In an era where we all feel that sanitizing is part of the new normal, Bamboo tree contains anti-bacterial substances to protect itself from insects and fungus, these ingredients can be found in Bamboo extract which gives our products antibacterial and anti-fungus properties. You can enjoy these amazing benefits across our hand, body and cleansing products. Great Free radical / environmental protection: Think of your skin as a sliced apple that oxidizes (getting brown) These are the damaging effects of free radicals, day in and day out. Packed with natural flavonoids, Bamboo extract and bamboo water act as powerful antioxidants to fight skin damaging free radicals generated from the environment, pollution, stress and many other factors. Bamboo can help your skin stay healthy and young and help fight the effect of premature aging. Advanced skin hydration and re-plumping: Bamboo extract and Bamboo water contain glycosaminoglycans, known as GAGs. They are very large molecules that exist naturally in the dermis of the skin and act as natural moisture agents that bind nearly 1000 times their weight in water. The most commonly known GAG is hyaluronic acid.  Think about skin moisture from the inside out! As they are part of skin’s extracellular matrix GAGs also help re-plump skin and maintain its supple and firm structure. All the above outstanding benefits, paired with the perfect natural botanical extracts featured in each B Like Bamboo product bring you the ideal solution for each of your specific needs, whether you need intense hydration, protection, soothing, repair, age prevention or firmness. CAS NUM: 91771-33-4 INCI Name: Bambusa Arundinacea (Banslochan) Powder Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof zip lock pouches avoid spillage. DISCLAIMER:  All SOPHIX NATURAL PRODUCTS  are for external use only, unless otherwise STATED. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. SOPHIX NATURAL is not responsible for ingredient purchase decisions, ingredients research and testing, or inability to follow recommended usage directions.