Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Filtrate from fermentation of Arundinaria gigantea bamboo with lactic-acid bacteria. Contains silicon, amino acids, oligosaccharides. Marketed as a soothing and strengthening ingredient. Evidence is at the in-vitro level. Pregnancy-safe.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Evidence is in vitro only and by analogy with separately studied bamboo and lactobacilli. No skin RCTs for this INCI. A safe but marketing-overstated ingredient.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate is the product of fermenting Arundinaria gigantea bamboo stalks (a species native to North America) with Lactobacillus bacteria. After 24-72 hours of fermentation the liquid is filtered. The filtrate contains silicates (bamboo is one of the best natural sources of organic silicon), amino acids, short peptides, oligosaccharides, and lactic-acid metabolites. INCI: Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate. Marketing positioning. Manufacturers (often Korean) promote fermented bamboo as: 1. Source of organic silicon – allegedly strengthens skin and hair connective tissue. 2. Soothing ingredient – anti-inflammatory action via lactobacillus peptides. 3. Antioxidant – bamboo phenolic compounds. 4. Hydration booster – polysaccharides bind water. Actual evidence. Antioxidant activity of bamboo extracts and anti-inflammatory activity of lactobacillus lysate are documented in vitro. There are no clinical RCTs in humans for this specific INCI – manufacturers rely on separately studied bamboo and lactobacillus effects. This is weak evidence, especially since fermentation changes the chemical composition – the ferment is not the sum of its starting components. Pregnancy safety. Topical use is safe. Systemic absorption is absent. Skin tolerance. Low irritation and allergen potential. Non-comedogenic. Some users may react to the residual fermentation odor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate safe during pregnancy?
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate for?
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Filtrate from fermentation of Arundinaria gigantea bamboo with lactic-acid bacteria.
Is Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate?
The INCI name is Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate. It may also appear as: Bamboo Ferment Filtrate.
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