Ginkgo Biflavones
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ginkgo Biflavones is a mixture of biflavones derived from the leaves of Ginkgo Biloba. It consists predomintantly of sciadopitysin, bilobetin, ginkgetin, and isoginkgetin
What does it do?
Ginkgo Biflavones is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Ginkgo Biflavones is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ginkgo Biflavones?
Ginkgo Biflavones is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ginkgo Biflavones is a mixture of biflavones derived from the leaves of Ginkgo Biloba. It consists predomintantly of sciadopitysin, bilobetin, ginkgetin, and isoginkgetin
Is Ginkgo Biflavones allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ginkgo Biflavones is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ginkgo Biflavones do in cosmetic products?
Ginkgo Biflavones is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010