Ingredient

Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract

Low risk

FunctionConditioning

What it is — Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract (INCI of the same name), taken from the root of burdock, a plant with a long history in herbal traditions.

What it does — It is commonly used as a conditioning ingredient to help skin and scalp feel soft and comfortable, and is a familiar component in scalp-focused formulas.

Typical use — Found in scalp tonics, shampoos, moisturizers and masks as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types; it pairs well with other herbal extracts.

Safety — Rated low risk and generally well tolerated. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test first if you are prone to botanical sensitivities.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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