Ingredient · dataset v56

Arctium Lappa Root Extract and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

Root extract: inulin, mucilage, phenolic acids; no root fatty substrate. Botanical-extract rule (non-lipid part).

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Botanical extract

Also listed as

Burdock Root Extract

Related botanical extract

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Arctium Lappa Root Extract trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: Root extract: inulin, mucilage, phenolic acids; no root fatty substrate. Botanical-extract rule (non-lipid part).

Does Arctium Lappa Root Extract feed Malassezia?

No known link: Arctium Lappa Root Extract is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

Is this medical advice?

No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.