An antioxidant, astringent and soothing extract derived from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves, a rare Chinese tree that is endangered in the wild, but grown nowadays as a decorative tree in parks. When taken orally, the extract can improve memory and brain function.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is an extract from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree. The leaf extracts have wonderful medicinal properties. In skincare, the Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is used as an antioxidant, astringent, and soothing ingredient.
Ginkgo biloba is a rare Chinese tree, endangered in the wild, but grown as a decorative tree in parks all over the world. The main active ingredients are flavonoids and terpenes, which have strong antioxidant properties. The other polyphenolic compounds that it contains have astringent properties and altogether help to improve skin redness.
An interesting point to note is that the extract from the leaves, when taken orally, helps to improve blood circulation and has even been registered as a drug to help with cold hands and legs. It also improves memory and brain function, even in mild dementia cases.
Science
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Campos, P. M., Gianeti, M. D., Mercurio, D. G., & Gaspar, L. R. (2014). Synergistic effects of green tea and ginkgo biloba extracts on the improvement of skin barrier function and elasticity. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 13(9), 1092–1097.
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