Ginkgo biloba extract (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Ginkgo biloba extract, the extract from the leaves of ginkgo, is used in cosmetic formulations.

Ingredient(s)
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Extracts contain about 0.5% to 1.8% flavonoids (flavone- and flavonolglycosides, acylated flavonolglycosides, biflavonoids, flavan-3-ols and proanthocyanidins). Furthermore, terpenes 0.03% to 0.25%, the sesquiterpene bilobalide as well as polyprenols (=acyclic terpene alcohols) and steroids can be found.

Note(s)
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The extract has a strengthening effect on skin or hair. Furthermore the ginkgo extract has a skin caring effect.

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Phytotherapeutics;

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Ginkgo; Terpenes;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020