Bamboo Powder

INCI Name

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

Botanical Name

Bambusa arundinacea

Bamboo Powder is a natural exfoliant derived from finely milled bamboo stems, rich in silica to help refine skin texture, absorb excess oil, and leave a smooth matte finish. It’s a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to plastic microbeads in exfoliating formulations.

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Primary Function
Abrasive/Exfoliant
Add'l Function
Botanical Extract
Scent Profile
Earthy
Neutral
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

All
Oily
Combination
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Typical Product Use

Exfoliant, absorbent, mattifying agent

Product Type(s):

Scrub
Mask
Cleanser
Exfoliator

Typical Usage Range:

1–5% (lower for facial products)

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Supportive Qualities

Gently polishes skin, supports smooth texture, helps absorb excess oil

Primary Components:

Silica, cellulose, lignin

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Important to Know

May cause irritation if over-exfoliated

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Mechanical grinding

Look for finely milled, sustainably sourced powder, ideally from organically grown bamboo

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.