Arctium lappa seed oil







AKA: Greater burdock, Burdock
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic ingredient used for centuries to treat scalp conditions and promote hair health; also employed in Japanese and Korean skincare for its cleansing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR