The extract
The Multifaceted Science of Burdock Root Extract
Botanical Identity: Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, commonly known by its trade names Burdock, Gobo, or Arctium Lappa, is a versatile botanical active. Important Note: Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI active, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, and does not carry specific supplier-branded SKUs.
Dual mechanism: Arctium Lappa Root Extract is a multifunctional botanical active designed to address the appearance of acne, excess sebum, and cutaneous aging. Its mechanisms support the improvement of skin appearance by downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and neutralizing reactive oxygen species. For blemish-prone skin, its cationic peptides disrupt the biofilms of Cutibacterium acnes. For mature skin profiles, the extract supports the dermal extracellular matrix by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which boosts procollagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis to visibly reduce the signs of aging.
Use levels: Formulate Labs recommends a typical use rate of 0.5% – 5.0% for this 5% hydroglycerin stock in cosmetic formulations, with the flexibility to increase up to 10% for intensive scalp or acute anti-acne treatments.
Market context: Arctium Lappa Root Extract serves as the core INCI for several market-leading trade-name actives, allowing for versatile positioning. Formulations can be benchmarked against products in the Equibiome™-class, positioned for balancing the skin microbiota and reducing reactivity; Seborami-class, focusing on astringent and sebum-regulating properties for acne-prone skin; and Fision® Hair PF-class actives, targeted at scalp care and hair fiber vitality.
Pricing context: Public B2B market pricing for highly purified, cosmetic-grade peptide and protein suspensions of this extract is sparse compared to crude botanical powders. Formulate Labs offers standardized Arctium Lappa Root Extract suspension with a representative price ladder: 500 g: $260.00, 1 kg: $400.00, 17 kg Pail: $5,440.00 ($320.00/kg).
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible