Ginkgo Biloba: the ancient tree extract
Ginkgo biloba is a botanical with an almost unbelievable pedigree. It comes from one of the oldest tree species on earth, a living link to the deep past that has survived essentially unchanged for an extraordinary span of time. That sense of ancient resilience is part of what makes ginkgo such a compelling skincare ingredient.
The ginkgo tree is famous for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, which turn a brilliant gold in autumn. Those leaves are the source of the extract used in skincare and wellness, and they carry natural plant compounds long valued in traditional practice. The tree’s remarkable endurance, thriving for millennia, has made it a symbol of longevity and strength.
In skincare, ginkgo biloba extract is valued for the natural antioxidant-associated plant compounds it contains and for the sense of botanical heritage it brings to a formula. We describe it in those terms, around its natural compounds and its storied origin, rather than making medical claims. Ginkgo’s appeal lies in both its genuine botanical character and its evocative, ancient story.
What makes ginkgo a fitting inclusion in a richer skincare formula is the way it adds a distinctive, heritage-rich botanical note. It complements other plant extracts and oils, contributing to a blend that feels considered and full of character.
In the Dr. Nona range, ginkgo biloba features in the HALO-COMPLEX Night Cream, where it joins a generous botanical line-up including bilberry, walnut, bladderwrack and milk thistle, alongside avocado oil, the vitamins, the Halo Complex and Dead Sea minerals. In an overnight facial cream, ginkgo adds its ancient, antioxidant-associated character to a rich, nourishing formula.
For shoppers, ginkgo biloba is a name with real romance and recognition, tied to one of the most remarkable trees on the planet. Its presence signals a formula that draws on a deeply storied botanical.
As with all skincare, follow the directions on the label and patch-test if your skin is sensitive. Understood plainly, ginkgo biloba is the ancient tree extract that adds heritage and character to the Night Cream.
Find it in: the HALO-COMPLEX Night Cream.
