murphyBurdock Root
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Arctium lappa, Gobo, Burdock extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Italy. Burdock root is sourced from the Arctium lappa plant, a biennial herb native to Asia and naturalized across Europe. The extract is typically obtained through water or solvent extraction of dried or fresh root material.
Burdock Root is a cosmetic ingredient.
Plant Part
Root
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
Fights Bacteria
A review of the pharmacological effects of Arctium lappa (burdock).
Chan YS, Cheng LN, Wu JH, Chan E, Kwan YW et al.
Inflammopharmacology, 2011
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Arctium Lappa Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Arctium Lappa Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR