Ginkgo biloba leaf extract

AKA: 90045-36-6, 24/6 GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT 24/6, Azane;3, 5-dinitro-4-(1-phenyltetrazol-5-yl)sulfanylbenzoic acid
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Adaptogen
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China. Derived from leaves of Ginkgo biloba trees, native to China and belonging to the Ginkgoaceae family. Extracted from dried leaves using solvent extraction methods, typically ethanol or water-based processes.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae
Family
Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90045-36-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 753)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 753)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 753)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 753)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000002–0.24%
Rinse-off0.00002–0.25%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR