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Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Epithelizing. Anti-irritation. Blood flow activator. Decongestant. Anti-cellulite. Oil = Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Conditioning. Sensitive skin. Antioxidant, Anti-aging. Epithelizing. Wound healing.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment for chilblains, asthma, memory loss, headache, dizziness.

Curiosities

Curiosities

The oldest tree in the world (200 million years ago).