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Bamboo Is The New 'It' Ingredient

Bamboo is suddenly the trendiest thing to hit the beauty industry since Minx Nails! This multi-functional Asian ingredient is found in everything from candles and shampoo to body scrubs and makeup brushes--and it's easy to see why. Not only does bamboo have tons of hair and skin-softening properties, it can be harvested with negligible impact on the environment, so it's a fabulous sustainable material. Here, check out our roundup of the hottest new bamboo-blended beauty and hair must-haves. Read More: White Out: Eyeshadow Lightens Up for SpringOffice Obsession: Stila Jewel Eyeshadow Palette
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Bamboo is suddenly the trendiest thing to hit the beauty industry since Minx Nails! This multi-functional Asian ingredient is found in everything from candles and shampoo to body scrubs and makeup brushes–and it’s easy to see why. Not only does bamboo have tons of hair and skin-softening properties, it can be harvested with negligible impact on the environment, so it’s a fabulous sustainable material. Here, check out our roundup of the hottest new bamboo-blended beauty and hair must-haves. Read More:
  • White Out: Eyeshadow Lightens Up for Spring
  • Office Obsession: Stila Jewel Eyeshadow Palette