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Skin Conditioning

ARCTIGENIN

CAS 7770-78-7 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A lignan from burdock seed. Brightens skin by reducing melanin and calms inflammation. Clinical 1% lotion was well tolerated; broader cosmetic data is still building.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Skin brightening — melanin reduction
  • Anti-inflammatory lignan
  • Well-tolerated in human trials

Known concerns

  • Limited large-scale cosmetic safety data
  • Burdock-family allergy possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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