1. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Overview
Ginkgo Biloba Extract comes from Ginkgo biloba leaves, and is obtained by ethanol reflux extraction. Its main active ingredients are flavone glycosides and ginkgolides. It has many biological activities, such as lowering blood fat, improving cognitive expression and brain function, antagonizing platelet activating factor. Moreover, it can scavenge free radicals, whiten skin, and inhibit lipid per-oxidation. Ginkgo Biloba Extract also has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and other skin care effects. Many patented cosmetics have been developed with Ginkgo biloba extract at home and abroad. It has a broad market prospect. Plamed Ginkgo Biloba Extract belongs to cosmetic grade; the total flavonol glycosides is equal and great than 24%; the ginkgolides is equal and great than 6%. And it has good water-solubility.
Product Name | CAS Number | INCI Name | |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 90045-36-6 | GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT | |
Product ID | Specification | Minimal Package | Minimal Order Quantity |
PMB0601 | 2% Total flavone glycosides, 0.5% Total ginkgolide |
1KG | 1KG |
2. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Source
Ginkgo biloba also named maidenhair tree, ginkgo. It belongs to ginkgo family in the Ginkgophyta division. It is known as “living fossil” and the “plant panda”. Ginkgo biloba is native to China. It is mainly distributed at 19°41′-43°40′ north latitude and 97°00′-126°30′ east longitude. Ginkgo biloba trees can be found in China from central to western areas; most of them are cultivated in Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, and Hubei provinces. The foreign Ginkgo biloba is imported directly or indirectly from China. It is planted in North Korea, Japan, European and American countries. Its leaves, fruits and root bark all have high medicinal value. Ginkgo biloba has been used as medicine and beauty for more than 2,000 years in China. At present, the effective chemical ingredients of ginkgo leaves are used to produce health-care food, medicine and cosmetics, which has been attracting the attention of major research institutes worldwide. Many companies in various countries are competing to develop and produce natural green products using ginkgo as raw material. The products can replace synthetic chemicals that have major side effects on human health.
3. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Manufacturer Specifications
Product Name | Specification | Color |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | Total flavone glycosides≥2%
Total ginkgolides≥0.5% |
Light brown to deep brown powder |
Items | Specification |
Total flavone glycosides | ≥2.0% |
Total ginkgolides | ≥0.5% |
Organoleptic | |
Color | Light brown to deep brown powder |
Flavor & odor | Characteristic |
Physical Characteristics | |
Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
Moisture | ≤5.00% |
Ash content | ≤5.00% |
Heavy Metals | |
Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
As | ≤2ppm |
Hg | ≤2ppm |
Pb | ≤0.5ppm |
Cd | ≤0.1ppm |
Microbiological Tests | |
Total plate count | ≤1000cfu/g |
Yeast & mold | ≤100cfu/g |
Escherichia coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
4. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Manufacturer Process Flow Chart
5. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Benefits
- Whitening and anti-oxidation
Ginkgo Biloba Extract contains flavonoids compounds. They can effectively remove free radicals in the body, and reduce the formation rate of lipid peroxide. Studies have shown that Ginkgo Biloba Extract also has superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity; SOD is known to be an excellent free radical scavenger. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Flavonoids can protect skin cells from the excessive oxidation of oxygen free radicals. It enhances anti-aging property of skin. Ginkgo Biloba Extract accelerates metabolism, improves blood circulation, and regulates the skin. Therefore, cosmetics adding Ginkgo Biloba Extract. can moisturize skin. Also it makes skin glossy and reduces melanin formation. Ginkgo Biloba Extract, vitamin E, and skin absorption enhancers, such as propylene glycol and carvone, are used in combination to achieve better whitening effect.
- Anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory
Ginkgo Biloba Extract has a broad-spectrum bactericidal function. Low concentration can inhibit common skin pathogens such as staphylococcus aureus and epidermophyton floccosum. It can be used for first aid for frostbite, chapped skin, skin burns and scalds. Furthermore, it inhibits photosensitivity dermatitis caused by ultraviolet rays; it reduces the mutagenicity of UV, and decreases spots and freckles caused by sun exposure.
- Weight loss
Experimental studies have shown that extracts with anti-phosphodiesterases activity can reduce localized fat. And Ginkgetin, as a main component of Ginkgo Biloba Extract, inhibits the activity of phosphodiesterases. When it is in cooperation with α 2-adrenaline blocking agent, the accumulation of fat is slowed down by accelerating lipolytic reaction. So it has a firming effect. Ginkgo Biloba Extract can effectively help lose weight when mingling with extracts rich in tanshinone.
- Help hair growth
Flavonoids of Ginkgo Biloba Extract can promote blood circulation of capillaries. It can control dermatitis and stimulate hair growth. It can be combined with hormones to protect hair better.
6. Pharmacological Study of Ginkgo Biloba Extract and Cosmetics
Test item | Concentration | Result |
The effect of isoginkgetin on SOD activity in mice | 3mg/kg | Promoting rate: 1.8% |
The effect of isoginkgetin on the proliferation of melanocytes | 5umol/L | Compared with blank, proliferation is improved by 11.5 times |
Promotion of mouse hair growth | 0.1umol/L | Promoting rate: 125.6 (blank100) |
Promotion of estrogen-like properties by Ginkgolides A | 6.25×10-6 | Promoting rate: 119.5±2.1 (blank) |
Promotion of estrogen-like properties by Ginkgolides A | 6.25×10-6 | Promoting rate: 121.6±2.2 (blank) |
7. Plamed Ginkgo Biloba Extract Characteristic
- Plamed develops Ginkgo Biloba Extract by our own technology. the product has great water and oil solubility; it is more suitable for making cosmetics.
- The finished products is without rutin or any other factors affecting the test indicators. It is quite natural and real.
8. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Application and Reference Dosage
Application | Reference Dosage |
Shampoo, conditioner, hair liquid, etc. | 0.1-1.0% |
Lotion, cream, toner, facial mask, etc. | 0.01-5% |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract application examples in major cosmetic brands around the world:
Country | Brand | Product |
Japan | Shiseido | Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate |
Ultimune Power Infusing Eye Concentrate | ||
Cle De Peau Beaute | Creme Protection UV | |
Refreshing Protective Emulsion L | ||
Cosme decorte | Moisture Liposome Eye Cream | |
Shuuemura | Skin Purifier Anti/Oxi Skin Refining Anti-Dullness Cleansing Oil | |
Korea | Su:M37 | Su:M37 Water-Full Skin Refresher |
Innisfree | Green Tea Pure Eye Cream | |
Sulwhasoo | Snowise Ex Whitening Water | |
Essential Firming Cream | ||
Snowise Ex Whitening Spot Serum | ||
Snowise Ex Whitening Fluid | ||
Laneige | White Plus Renew Original Essence | |
France | BIODERMA | Sebium H2o |
Lancome | Renergie Yeux Multiple Lift | |
Blanc Expert Ultimate Purifying Foam |
The keyword “ginkgo” is retrieved in CFDA database. We can obtain 20 domestic cosmetics, including essence, sunscreen, freckle cream and facial mask. There are 105 cosmetics imported, including pre-makeup cream, shampoo, nutrition cream, cleansing cream, night cream, gel, eye mask, toner, cleansing gel, skin toner, sunscreen, freckle cream, isolation cream, cleansing cream, bath shampoo, concealer, etc.
9. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Reference Formula
Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
Squalane | 5.0 | Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 0.1 |
Vaseline | 2.0 | Polyoxyethylene oleyl ether | 1.2 |
Beeswax | 0.5 | Sorbitan sesquioleate | 0.8 |
Vitamin E | 0.01 | 1,3-Butylene glycol | 5.0 |
Preservative | 0.2 | 2% Xanthan solution | 20.0 |
Ethanol | 5.0 | Refined water | Add to 100 |
Fragrance | 0.1 |
Anti-aging emulsion:
Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 1.0 | Cyclomethylsiloxane | 2.0 |
Green tea extract | 0.1 | Lecinol sol | 0.375 |
Generol 122ES | 0.625 | Distilled water | Add to 100 |
Glycerin | 10.0 | Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | 0.3 |
Skin care gel:
Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 0.8 | Cetyl Isooctanonate | 7.0 |
Carbomer 940 | 0.6 | Triethanolamine | 0.2 |
Caffeine | 1.0 | Polyethyleneglycol stearate | 3.0 |
Ivy Extract | 0.5 | Dimethylcyclosiloxane | 1.0 |
Ethanol | 10.0 | Preservative | 0.3 |
Fragrance | 0.4 | Coconut oleate monomethyl polyoxyethylene (7) ether | 2.0 |
Refined water | Add to 100 |
Shampoo:
Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 0.2 | Lactic acid | 0.01 |
Sodium lactate | 0.05 | Alcohol | 70 |
Hydrocortisone | 0.002 | Fragrance | 0.05 |
Methylparaben | 0.1 | Vitamin E acetate | 0.1 |
Refined water | Add to 100 |
Slimming cream:
Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 0.2 | Salvia extract | 0.2 |
Fragrance | 0.3 | Soybean lecithin | 2.0 |
Carboxyvinyl polymers | 1.2 | Sodium lauryl creatine | 0.5 |
Polysorbate 80 | 3 | Hydrogenated lanolin | 5 |
Spermaceti wax | 5 | Polyisoprene | 5 |
Triton80 | 0.1 | Whale oil | 2 |
Polydimethylsiloxane | 0.5 | 10% NAOH solution | 2 |
Water | Dilute To100 |
10. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Safety
- CTFA has approved Ginkgo Biloba Extract as cosmetics ingredient;
- The plant raw materials listed in The List of Used Cosmetic Ingredient approved by the Ministry of Health of the People’s Republic of China in 2001 include Ginkgo Biloba Extract.
- The International Catalogue of Chinese Cosmetic Raw Materials Standards (2010 edition) issued by CAFFCI includes Ginkgo Biloba Extract.
- Ginkgo Biloba Extract. is listed on Japan’s Functional Cosmetic Ingredients.
11. Packing and Storage
Package: Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.
Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.
Plamed focuses on natural cosmetic ingredients for more than 10 years. We have founded four subsidiary companies, which respectively develops different kinds of cosmetic raw material. Plamed is a company whose CEO is designated as the first secretary general of Shaanxi Plant Extraction Association.
As a professional Ginkgo Biloba Extract manufacturer, Plamed have been constantly upgrading the production process. We firmly believe that good Ginkgo Biloba Extract and good Ginkgo Biloba Extract price will help customers make good terminal products and help customers win a lasting and broad market.