BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Burdock Root Extract
Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract
An extract of the long taproot of the burdock plant, a traditional European botanical used in skin, scalp and hair care to help keep skin in good condition.
Source
The root of the burdock plant (Arctium lappa)
Used for
Skin and scalp conditioning
How it works
A traditional root, rich in polyphenols.
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a tall plant of the daisy family, known for its large leaves, its clinging burrs and its long, slender taproot. The root has a long history of traditional use in Europe and Asia.
For skincare, the root is extracted to capture its water- and alcohol-soluble compounds. Laboratory analysis of burdock root extracts has found them rich in polyphenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity.
In cosmetics its listed function is skin conditioning: it helps keep skin in good condition. That makes it a natural fit for cleansers, creams, shampoos and scalp care, where it sits in the botanical blend alongside the formula's other ingredients.
For skincare, the root is extracted to capture its water- and alcohol-soluble compounds. Laboratory analysis of burdock root extracts has found them rich in polyphenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity.
In cosmetics its listed function is skin conditioning: it helps keep skin in good condition. That makes it a natural fit for cleansers, creams, shampoos and scalp care, where it sits in the botanical blend alongside the formula's other ingredients.
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A traditional root extract that helps keep skin in good condition
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Naturally rich in antioxidant polyphenols
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Suits skin, scalp and hair care
Questions
What is burdock root extract?
It is an extract of the roots of the burdock plant, Arctium lappa, a member of the daisy family. In cosmetics it is listed as a skin conditioning ingredient, which means it helps keep skin in good condition. (CosIng; COSMILE Europe)
What does burdock root contain?
Analysis of ethanolic extracts of burdock root found them rich in polyphenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, with antioxidant strength rising with polyphenol content. (Skowrońska et al., 2021)
Why is burdock root used in scalp and hair care?
Burdock root has a long tradition of use in European herbal care. In cosmetics its role is skin conditioning, so in shampoos and scalp products it helps leave the scalp feeling cared for and comfortable. (EMA; Skowrońska et al., 2021; COSMILE Europe)
About the plant
Burdock root is the long taproot of Arctium lappa, a plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae). The dried root has long been used in European herbal tradition. (EMA; Skowrońska et al., 2021; CosIng)
For skincare, the roots are made into a plant extract valued for its skin-conditioning role. (COSMILE Europe)
For skincare, the roots are made into a plant extract valued for its skin-conditioning role. (COSMILE Europe)
The research
- Skowrońska W, Granica S, Dziedzic M, Kurkowiak J, Ziaja M, Bazylko A. Arctium lappa and Arctium tomentosum, Sources of Arctii radix: Comparison of Anti-Lipoxygenase and Antioxidant Activity as well as the Chemical Composition of Extracts from Aerial Parts and from Roots. Plants (Basel). 2021;10(1):78. PMID: 33401685. (opens in a new tab)
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Arctium Lappa Root Extract (plant: (great) burdock, edible burdock; part: roots; solvent extract; function: skin conditioning; also occurs in foodstuffs) (opens in a new tab)
- European Commission CosIng database: Arctium Lappa Root Extract, an extract of the roots of the burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae (function: skin conditioning) (opens in a new tab)
- European Medicines Agency (EMA), Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. Arctii radix (burdock root, Arctium lappa L.): herbal product overview and European Union herbal monograph (opens in a new tab)
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