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Botanical Extract · Aqueous Hydroglycerin · Standard or Concentrated

Bamboo Extract

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Formulate Labs offers Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock harnessing the power of over 70% organic silica and potent flavonoids like orientin and vitexin. This INCI-standardized active is distinct from general bamboo powders or silica sources, providing a clear, high-performance solution for advanced cosmetic formulations.

  • Standard or concentrated Bambusa Vulgaris Extract in Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract or Hydroglycerin Extract base
  • Four preservation systems - 8 recipes total, all made-to-order
  • COA + SDS + TDS per base/preservative variant · 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg
Strength: Standard
Base: Hydroglycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural™ MBS-4 INCI breakdown
High-glycerin aqueous stock carrying the selected extract loading - for formulas that want maximum humectancy without propanediol in the deck. Preserved with Linatural™ MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 1 kg Formulation guide
1
Bambusa Vulgaris
Silica & Flavonoid-rich Extract
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Common names
Bambusa vulgaris stem/leaf powder · bamboo silica · bamboo stem
Strength
Standard or concentrated extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
bambusa botanical extract - bambusa hydroglycerin stock Supports skin's natural resilience.
The extract

The Power of Bamboo: Resilient Skin from Nature's Core

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, derived from the resilient bamboo plant, is a sophisticated botanical active specifically engineered for high bioavailability and efficacy in cosmetic formulations. Unlike generic forms such as Bambusa vulgaris stem/leaf powder, bamboo silica, or simply bamboo stem, our offering is standardized as the INCI Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, ensuring consistent quality and performance for formulators focused on precise ingredient specifications rather than broad supplier SKUs.

Dual mechanism: Bambusa Vulgaris Extract's cosmetic action is driven by its rich composition of over 70% organic silica and potent flavonoids, including orientin and vitexin. First, the bioavailable silica provides structural support to the skin's architecture by reinforcing the extracellular matrix, helping to maintain the stability of crucial proteins like collagen and elastin, thereby supporting skin's structural resilience and enhancing barrier hydration. Second, the extract's flavonoid complex delivers sophisticated antioxidant and soothing benefits, neutralizing damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS) to help protect the skin from visible signs of environmental stressors and UVB-induced photoaging, while also helping to mitigate inflammatory signaling pathways for calming compromised or reactive skin.

Use levels: Formulate Labs' Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is typically incorporated into cosmetic formulations at a rate of 0.25% to 5.0% of the final product. For optimal efficacy, a 2.0% use level of this stock is recommended, with minimal bio-activity observed below 0.1%.

Market context: Formulate Labs’ Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is positioned as a premium, science-backed active, differentiating itself from competitors by emphasizing a high-tech, dual-action mechanism. While some market offerings like 'HYDRALPHATINE™ ASIA-class actives' focus on sustainable hydration, and 'Bamboo Extract PB-class actives' target calming properties, Formulate Labs highlights the high concentration of bioavailable silica for reinforcing skin's foundational matrix and potent flavonoids for sophisticated antioxidant and soothing benefits, providing a comprehensive solution for resilient, healthy-looking skin.

We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

2
Standard / concentrated
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
Preservation options
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical
Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins
Aqueous stock
Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Cosmetic grade
For professional formulation use

Note: Common trade names like (Bambusa vulgaris stem/leaf powder, bamboo silica, bamboo stem) refer to forms of bamboo material, while Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is the specified INCI name for this cosmetic raw material.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Supports Skin Structure & Resilience
Rich in bioavailable silica, it reinforces the skin’s extracellular matrix, helping maintain collagen and elastin for enhanced structural support and resilience.
Potent Antioxidant Protection*
Its flavonoid complex, including orientin and vitexin, neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS), protecting skin from visible signs of environmental stressors and photoaging.
Soothes & Calms Reactive Skin
Helps mitigate inflammatory signaling pathways, making it an ideal ingredient for soothing and calming the appearance of compromised or reactive skin.
Promotes Clearer, Even-Toned Skin*
Supports melanin synthesis pathways for a more even-looking skin tone and helps balance sebum production, beneficial for oily and blemish-prone complexions.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Extensive peer-reviewed research supports the cosmetic efficacy of Bambusa Vulgaris Extract across multiple skin concerns. Studies highlight its ability to influence melanin production, reduce sebum output, improve the appearance of acneic lesions, and support the skin's natural repair processes by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.

2018
Study
International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Melanin Production Pathways Modulation by Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Choi MH et al.

Demonstrates the extract's influence on melanin production pathways, supporting its use in formulations designed to promote a brighter, more even-looking skin tone and address the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

2022
Clinical Study
Healthcare

Impact on Sebum Output and Acneic Lesions

Chilicka K et al.

Clinical findings show a significant reduction in sebum output and an improved appearance of acneic lesions, validating the extract's use in clarifying products for oily and blemish-prone skin.

2018
Research Paper
Zenodo

Enhancing Fibroblast Proliferation and Collagen Synthesis

Gholve B et al.

Validates the extract’s ability to support the skin's natural repair processes by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, making it a compelling ingredient for restorative skin care products.

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at the selected Bambusa Vulgaris Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-BAV-W2-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 45.853% Glycerin · 50.947% Bambusa Vulgaris Extract · 1.2% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
45.853%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
50.947%
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
CASContact for COA
Starting botanical load 4% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
1.2%
Linatural™ MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural™ MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)
0.25% – 5.0% of Formulate Labs' 5% hydroglycerin stock
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Water-soluble and highly compatible with standard cosmetic carriers like hydroglycerin and propanediol/glycerin bases.
Temperature
Add during the cool-down phase of formulation, at temperatures below 40°C, to preserve active flavonoids.
Incompatibilities
Avoid use with strong acids or highly alkaline raw materials in the same formulation.
Pairs well with
Not specified in report.
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs
Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.

Phytochemistry note

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.

Quality & claims

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.

Download sample Certificate of Analysis
What we sell
A made-to-order cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg. Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or, where offered, an oil macerate. Strength is Standard or Concentrated. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier - not a supplier trade-name SKU and not a finished leave-on product.
How it is made
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC assay.
Standard extract QC
  • Organoleptic (all stocks): appearance, odor, consistency
  • Aqueous only: pH (typical 4.5–5.5 for the selected preservative)
  • Aqueous only: TAMC < 100 CFU/g and TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts; no pathogen panel)
  • Oil macerates: organoleptic only - no pH, TAMC, or TYMC
Not on the default panel: marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, or individual pathogen screens. Ask if you need those quoted.
What we can claim
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning supported by published literature. INCI, composition, SDS/TDS, and a lot COA. Compatible with intended cosmetic use under FDA cosmetic rules and EU 1223/2009 when the finished formula is properly assessed.
What we cannot claim
No disease, treatment, cure, or prevent claims. No ingestible / TCM drug positioning. No guarantee that published pathways will reproduce in your finished formula. Not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. We do not sell this as a dietary supplement. We do not name a vendor or country of origin for the incoming powder on this page.
Documents with the order
SDS and TDS for the selected recipe (links above swap with your selection). Sample COA on this page for the standard QC panel. Lot-specific COA ships with every batch. Custom loading, alternate carriers, or a fuller regulatory packet - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.
What exactly ships?
A bulk cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 17 kg. Aqueous lots use Water + Propanediol + Glycerin or classic hydroglycerin, with a selectable preservation system. Oil macerates (where offered) ship in a carrier oil, unpreserved. Botanical INCI is Bambusa Vulgaris Extract. The finished-product INCI is the full selected deck in descending order. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier, not a supplier trade-name SKU.
How is it made?
We start from the raw botanical powder and cook it into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC marker assay.
What is on the COA?
Aqueous: appearance, odor, consistency, pH, TAMC < 100 CFU/g, TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts only - no pathogen panel). Oil: organoleptic only; no pH, TAMC, or TYMC. The sample COA on this page shows representative passing numbers. Your lot COA carries the real lot number and measurements. Marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and individual pathogen screens are not on the default panel. Ask if you need those quoted.
Is this a standardized marker isolate?
No. This is a whole-botanical powder extraction into the selected carrier, not a solvent isolate and not a standardized marker extract unless a separate assay is specified and quoted. Composition percentages for extracted solids are modeled from starting botanical load.
Where is the botanical from, and is the stock certified?
Stock is manufactured to order in Fenton, MO. Incoming botanical powder varies by lot. We do not list a vendor or country of origin on this page. The finished extract stock is not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. No fragrance is added. Full deck disclosure is on the SDS for the selected recipe.
What can we claim on a finished formula?
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning. Published literature is due diligence, not finished-product claim substantiation. Do not claim diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not position this as an ingestible, TCM drug, or dietary supplement.
Lead time and shelf life?
Made to order on our robotic platform. Aqueous target shelf life is 12–18 months at room temperature, 18–24 months refrigerated, preservative-dependent. Oil macerates are similar unopened ranges; protect from light and heat. Use-by on the lot COA governs the batch you receive.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is a globally recognized cosmetic ingredient with a history of safe use in topical applications, broadly accepted in key markets.
Claims guidance
Formulations containing Bambusa Vulgaris Extract can make claims related to: improving skin resilience and texture, protecting from environmental stressors, calming compromised skin, reducing the appearance of photoaging, balancing sebum for oily or blemish-prone skin types, and promoting a more even-looking skin tone.
Storage
  • Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
  • Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
  • Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.
Regulatory
  • Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
  • Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, soothing agent
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-BAV series).
  • As with any botanical ingredient, formulators are responsible for ensuring their final product and its claims comply with all regional regulations.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Store in a cool, dark place. For optimal activity of heat-sensitive flavonoids, incorporate during the cool-down phase of formulation, below 40°C. Our liquid suspension is designed for easy incorporation into the aqueous phase.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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