Bamboo Sap Powder

• In powder mixtures: add bamboo sap powder directly, mixing thoroughly with the other powders, ideally using a mortar for makeup products.

• In aqueous preparations such as emulsions (creams, milks), gels, and foaming products: incorporate bamboo sap powder either at the end of the preparation or in the aqueous phase from the start (particularly for gels). Bamboo sap can be heated in the aqueous phase.

• As bamboo sap has an alkaline pH, it can raise the pH of aqueous preparations. It is therefore important to check the pH at the end of the preparation and adjust if necessary using lactic acid or citric acid.

• In balms, sticks, lipsticks: disperse the bamboo sap in the melted oil preparation.

Recommended dosages:

• 1 to 50% in powder mixtures

• 0.5 to 3% in creams and milks

• 1 to 10% in gels, lotions, and foaming products

• 0.5 to 10% in balms and sticks

Aroma-Zone Tip

As bamboo sap has an alkaline pH, it can be used as a pH adjuster to increase the pH of your aqueous preparations (creams, milks, gels, lotions, etc.). Add bamboo sap in small quantities to your preparation, mixing well, then test the pH with a pH test strip. Repeat the process until the desired pH is achieved.

Quality

100% pure and natural powder.

Method of production

Harvesting bamboo sap, drying and micronisation

Botanical name

Bambusa arundinacea

Botanical family

Poaceae

Function

Silky-feel agent, powdery base for makeup, mattifying active ingredient

Benefits and properties

• Softening

• Hair fortifier

• Makeup

• Mattifying

• Firming

• Soft touch

Country of origin

India

INCI designation

Bambusa arundinacea stem powder

Particle size

1 to 30 microns

Presentation

Very fine white powder, packaged in a sachet.

Active ingredients

Vegetable silica: approximately 96%

There are many bamboo extracts available, with very different qualities and prices: to compare and choose wisely, make sure that it is pure bamboo sap powder and that the particle size is equal to or less than 50 microns, which is necessary for making makeup and ensuring a non-abrasive feel. Don't forget to compare the silica percentages.

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Storage

Protect from air, moisture, light, and heat. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Wearing gloves, goggles, a dust mask, and a smock is strongly recommended.

• Powdery product, do not use near a ventilation source.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

EO = Essential Oil VO = Vegetable Oil or Oily Macerate

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