Arctium lappa seed oil

AKA: Greater burdock, Burdock
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, Europe. Derived from the seeds of Arctium lappa, a plant in the Asteraceae family native to East Asia and Europe. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds to obtain the oil.
Arctium Lappa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-13-5, 129893-25-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR