A leafy extract from the ancient ginkgo tree, known for its antioxidant properties. Helps condition and protect skin, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed.
Family
Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
Formula
C14H11N7O6S
Mol. Weight
405.35
CAS #
90045-36-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
One of the oldest living tree species, revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years to improve circulation and cognitive function. Used historically in Asia for skin health and as a general wellness tonic.