Arctium lappa (Burdock) root extract

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AKA: Greater burdock, Burdock Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-13-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese herbalism as a blood purifier and skin treatment; also used in European folk medicine for scalp health and dandruff.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR