28 Aug 2024 --- Researchers from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China, explore the potential of bamboo-based vinegar and charcoal in anti-acne cosmetic formulations. Bamboo charcoal, obtained through bamboo pyrolysis, is an approved raw material in the China Food and Drug Administration’s Catalogue of Cosmetic Raw Materials. The study uses charcoal as a carrier for bamboo vinegar.