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6 Surprising Benefits of Bamboo for Your Skin

Turns out, your skin care routine might just have something in common with a panda's diet
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It has antibacterial properties

Bamboo extract also has antibacterial properties, which is always welcome in our books. The Fresh Creme Ancienne Infusion Toner, $90, utilizes bamboo extract along with other powerful botanicals to help cleanse, tone and hydrate the skin.



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It's great for drawing impurities from the skin

In the form of bamboo charcoal, bamboo also happens to be great for purifying and detoxifying skin. Take, for instance, the Herbivore Bamboo Charcoal Cleansing Bar Soap, $12, a soap designed to leave oily, combination and acne-prone skin extra, extra clean.



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It protects your skin from free radicals

Bamboo extract also acts as a powerful antioxidant, which in turn helps keep your skin safe from damaging free radicals. A great product to try is the Erborian Seve de Bamboo Eye Gel, $34, an eye cream that helps diminish fine lines while keeping your undereye area moisturized.



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It's super hydrating

Mineral-rich bamboo sap is known for being very hydrating, which makes it a great addition to any skin care routine. Korean skin care brand AmorePacific uses the ingredient in a lot of its products, including the AmorePacific Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Creme, $150.



BY KAREN FRONDOZO | SEP 26, 2018 | SHARES
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