Arctium Majus is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, family Asteraceae.
Native to Europe and Asia, several species have been widely introduced worldwide.
Arctium Majus's clinging properties, in addition to providing an excellent mechanism for seed dispersal, led to the invention of the hook-and-loop fastener.
CAS: 84649-87-6
EINECS: 283-468-0
Synonyms
Arctium majus, ext.;ARCTIUM MAJUS ROOT EXTRACT;Einecs 283-468-0;arctium majus root water
Plants of the genus Arctium Majus have dark green leaves that can grow up to 70 centimetres (28 inches) long.
They are generally large, coarse, and ovate, with the lower ones being heart-shaped.
They are woolly underneath.
The leafstalks are generally hollow.
Arctium Majus species generally flower from July through October.
Arctium Majus provide essential pollen and nectar for honeybees around August, when clover is on the wane and before the goldenrod starts to bloom.
Arctium Majus is a hydro glycolic (vegetal butylene glycol or vegetal propylene glycol) (50/50) maceration of one or several plants.
Preservative free.
Suitable for vegan cosmetics.
Natural origin percentage is available on the data sheet as per ISO 16128.
Arctium Majus is composed of plants with different properties such as toning, calming, sebum regulating, and softening.