Bamboo Extract

Bamboo extract is supportive of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans which play a key role in moisture retention.

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Anti-Aging Products
• Hair Care Conditioners
• Restructuring Products
• Anti-Oxidant / Protective Products
• Hair Care Shampoos / Cleansers / Conditioners

Benefits

• Bamboo Extract boasts a combination of beneficial actives:
  • Anti-irritant making it a great choice for sensitive skin products
  • Anti-oxidant making it a great choice for protective products
  • Nutrient rich, making it a great choice for deficient skin and hair
  • A key element in collagen, responsible for the underlying structure of skin and helps to improve the over all appearance.
  • Bamboo Extract is an easy solution to protecting the integrity of the hair and skin.

Cautions

• Special Precautions & Warnings:  Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of bamboo during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
• Thyroid disorders, such as too little thyroid function (hypothyroidism), an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), or a thyroid tumor: Prolonged use of bamboo shoot might make these conditions worse.

Interactions

n/a

Other names

Arrow Bamboo, Arundinaria japonica, Bambou, Bambou Flèche, Bambou du Japon, Bambou Métaké, Bambú, Pseudosasa japonica, Sasa japonica, Yadake

References

Source: Ingredientstodiefor, http://www.ingredientstodiefor.com/item/Bamboo_Extract/1377/

WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-585-bamboo.aspx?activeingredientid=585&activeingredientname=bamboo

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