Ginkgo Biloba – Cosmetic Uses in Skin Care

What Is Ginkgo Biloba?

Ginkgo Biloba is derived from Ginkgo biloba, a tree with a long history of use in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. The species is notable for its exceptional longevity, with individual trees reported to live for up to 1,000 years.

Ginkgo has traditionally been associated with age-related conditions and circulatory health. In cosmetics, ginkgo extracts have been attributed with tonic, stimulant, and vasodilator effects.

Cosmetic Applications

Ginkgo Biloba extracts are primarily used in cosmetic formulations where their tonic and stimulating properties are desired. They may be incorporated into:

• Skin care products
• Toning formulations
• Products targeting the appearance of mature skin
• Cosmetic formulations designed to support skin circulation

The Council of Europe lists tonic, stimulant, and vasodilator effects among the cosmetic effects attributed to Ginkgo Biloba extracts.

Botanical Background

Ginkgo Biloba has a particularly distinctive botanical history. The species survived the Ice Age in China, where it was cultivated as a sacred tree. Other members of its botanical order are known primarily from fossil records, making Ginkgo biloba a unique surviving representative.

Ingredient Information

Botanical Source: Ginkgo biloba
Part Used: Ginkgo extract
Cosmetic Functions: Tonic, Stimulant, Vasodilator

References

Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data.