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Antioxidant

GINKGO BILOBA LEAF/LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Ginkgo leaf with flaxseed extract — pairs antioxidant ginkgolides with omega-3 lignans. Effective on dull or stressed skin, but ginkgo allergens mean cosmetic-grade purity matters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Ginkgolides and bilobalide are circulatory antioxidants
  • Flax lignans and ALA support barrier
  • Antioxidant flavonoid blend

Known concerns

  • Ginkgolic acids in poorly purified ginkgo can cause contact dermatitis
  • Ginkgo has documented cross-reactivity with poison ivy/oak
  • Linseed mucilage can rarely sensitise

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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