What it is
This ingredient is derived from the nut, or seed, of Ginkgo biloba, a distinction from the more familiar ginkgo leaf extract. It is used in cosmetics as a plant-derived conditioning component. In sunscreens it serves a supporting botanical role and does not act as a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract it is generally well tolerated at cosmetic concentrations, though plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals. It is not an oil and is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Botanical, obtained from the nut (seed) of the Ginkgo biloba tree.
Questions everyone asks
How does ginkgo nut extract differ from ginkgo leaf extract?
It is sourced from the nut (seed) of the ginkgo tree rather than the leaf, which is the more commonly used part.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It is a skin-conditioning botanical and is not a UV filter.