Ginkgo biloba nut extract
AKA “Ginkgo nut extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ginkgo biloba nut extract
AKA: Ginkgo nut extract
Extract · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Adaptogen
Extract
Clean
Ginkgo nut extract from the ancient ginkgo tree conditions and softens both hair and skin, helping to improve texture and smoothness.
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Plant Part
Nut
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90045-36-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years to improve circulation and support overall wellness. Modern skincare applications developed in the 20th century based on its antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR