Bamboo Vinegar
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bamboo Vinegar is the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized bamboo
What does it do?
Bamboo Vinegar is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Bamboo Vinegar is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bamboo Vinegar?
Bamboo Vinegar is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bamboo Vinegar is the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized bamboo
Is Bamboo Vinegar allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bamboo Vinegar is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bamboo Vinegar do in cosmetic products?
Bamboo Vinegar is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, humectant, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010