Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract

INCI: GINKGO BILOBA SEED EXTRACT

Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; CIR 2024 noted insufficient data for seed/nut extract โ€” use caution

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR 2024 concluded insufficient safety data for Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract; use with caution and ensure ginkgolic acid content is minimized via good manufacturing practices; leaf extract has stronger safety backing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-derived cir-insufficient-data ginkgolic-acid-concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR 2024 concluded insufficient safety data for Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract; use with caution and ensure ginkgolic acid content is minimized via good manufacturing practices; leaf extract has stronger safety backing The EU classifies Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ginkgo Biloba Seed Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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