INGREDIENTS GLOSSARY

Ginkgo Biloba Extract


The Gingko Biloba has many names, including the Elephant's Ear tree, Fan Leaf tree, Japanese Temple tree and Duck Foot tree, but perhaps the prettiest is the Maiden Hair tree. It is the leaves of the tree that are used medicinally for their positive effect on the blood circulation as vasodilators. Internally, the plant improves an ageing memory and improves concentration. The extract has free-radical scavenging properties and is therefore a protectant in "anti-ageing" skin care products.