Arctium Lappa

Excellente

Antioxidante

Arctium Lappa at a glance

  • Also known as burdock
  • Contributes to skin’s environmental defense
  • Works to soothe and lightly hydrate skin
  • Its roots, leaves, seeds and flowers can be used to create ingredients

Arctium Lappa description

_Arctium lappa_, AKA burdock, is a plant species that produces many cosmetic ingredients used for their antioxidant and soothing properties. _Arctium lappa_ is a biennial plant native to parts of Europe and Asia but is now also found as an invasive species in regions throughout the world, including Australia and North America. Its flowers, roots, leaves and seeds are used to create cosmetic ingredients. The plant contains many skin-beneficial compounds, including flavonoids (antioxidants like chlorogenic and caffeic acids), fatty acids, polysaccharides and oligosaccharides. The flavonoids present in this plant help defend skin from external threats, including pollution and environmental agents, whereas the fatty acids, polysaccharides and oligosaccharides help soothe and hydrate thanks to their water-binding properties. The concentrations of _Arctium lappa_ used in cosmetics varies based on the type of ingredient included in the formula. Amounts of 0.1–1% are standard and this plant is often included in a blend with water and one or more glycols since these help solubilize burdock. Outside of skin care, _Arctium lappa_ is also used in hair care formulas, particularly those targeting scalp care.

Arctium Lappa references

  • Chemistry & Biodiversity, November 2022, pages 1–18
  • Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, June 2022, pages 2,826-2,842
  • Inflammopharmacology, October 2010, pages 245-254

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.