Strengthen Your Hair and Skin With Bamboo Beauty Products

This spring beauty trend is "panda"monium!" Beauty companies are using bamboo as an ingredient in their products, which naturally helps nourish and refine skin. Beauty Expert Jenn Falik was here with a demonstration.

Pantene Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo & Conditioner- $8 for both at drugstores
Featuring a blend of cassia, avocado, bamboo and grapeseed for silky, smooth strength. The bamboo is in there to to keep hair naturally radiant and strengthened against damage.

AHAVA Mineral Botanic Bamboo & Pansy Body Wash- $21.50 at AHAVA.com
Enhanced with the calming effects of Bamboo, this intensely hydrating body wash contains high levels of protein to help stop the effects of aging. Combined with the fragrant extract of Pansy, it helps deliver essential moisture to skin leaving it calm, clean and refreshed.

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Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub- 28.00 at www.Naturopathica.com
Micro-ground Bamboo exfoliates the outer layer of skin, while extracts of Sugar Cane, Citrus and Apple penetrate for deeper exfoliation. Combined with zesty Lemongrass and exotic florals of mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, this treatment energizes while removing dry, dull skin.

PRIORI® Eco-Friendly, Cruelty-Free Brushes- $20 and up at www.prioriskincare.com
For impeccable application, PRIORI® created beautiful eco-friendly and cruelty-free brushes. The handles are constructed from bamboo, with a stem made from recycled aluminum. The soft bristles are from the highest quality non-animal derived taklon fibers, providing anti-bacterial protection and flawless application.

EcoTools BAMBOO Moisture Socks- $6.95 at www.amazon.com
Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, naturally antibacterial, won't hold odor- so it is the perfect material for these conditioning socks designed for overnight conditioning wear. Just apply your favorite lotion and cover with the socks to keep your lotion working right at the surface to heal dry, cracked skin.

Physicians Formula Bamboo Wear Silk Bronzer Refill- $9.95 at drugstores
The formula is infused with Bamboo Silk, to even skin tone, condition, tone, lift and brighten the complexion, as well as absorbs oil for a perfect bronze finish. The packaging is also made of bamboo- and it is refillable, extra environmental bonus.

GloMinerals Water Resistant Mascara- $19 at www.glominerals.com
This features bamboo for its regenerative properties and also conditions the lashes. Bamboo acts as a humectant to the hair- which keep the hair healthier.

Jenn also taked about Beauty BFF, her web series offering beauty industry insider tips.