Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Formulate Labs offers Arctium Lappa Root Extract in a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock. This botanical active, rich in antioxidant lignans (arctiin and arctigenin) and low-molecular-weight cationic peptides, is supplied as the pure INCI, distinct from specific supplier trade names.
Arctium lappa Root Extract – a multifunctional botanical active
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 Standard or Concentrated 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.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs offers the INCI active (Arctium Lappa Root Extract), not supplier-branded trade-name SKUs (Equibiome™, Seborami™, Fision® Hair PF).
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* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The efficacy of <em>Arctium Lappa Root Extract</em> is supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature, demonstrating its multifaceted benefits for skin health. Studies confirm its ability to stimulate procollagen and hyaluronan synthesis, reduce the appearance of inflammatory acne lesions, and target bacterial biofilms. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This research demonstrates that topical application of the extract supports the skin's dermal extracellular matrix metabolism. This provides a clear mechanism for its use in anti-aging cosmetics to visibly improve skin structure and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
This study identifies specific cationic peptides in the extract with targeted activity against <em>C. acnes</em> biofilms. This evidence supports its use in advanced clearing treatments for acne-prone skin, providing a mechanism beyond simple antibacterial action.
A clinical observational study confirms that preparations containing <em>Arctium lappa</em> can significantly reduce the count of inflammatory acne lesions. This finding validates its efficacy in cosmetic formulas designed to improve the appearance of blemish-prone skin.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
This is the bulk composition as it ships at the selected extract loading. Updates when you change stock type and variant above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected recipe.
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
