Ingredient
Burdock Root Extract (Arctium Lappa)
INCI name: Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Burdock Root Extract
Gobo Root Extract
What it is
An extract of the root of burdock (Arctium lappa, Asteraceae), a plant also widely eaten as a root vegetable, used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and soothing reputation.
How it works
Delivers phenolic antioxidants that scavenge free radicals in vitro and support a soothing, skin-conditioning finish; CosIng classifies it as antioxidant, soothing and skin-conditioning.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.