Gingko biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living species on Earth and a botanical survivor unchanged for over 250 million years, pre-dating the dinosaurs and outlasting every mass extinction event in geological history. This extraordinary resilience is not accidental. It is encoded in the tree’s chemistry: a complex, self-synthesized arsenal of antioxidant and protective molecules that has allowed it to endure pollution, radiation, drought, disease, and environmental collapse for millennia.
It is precisely this chemistry that makes ginkgo biloba one of the most scientifically studied botanicals in modern dermatology.
Ginkgo biloba: ancient resilience, modern skin science
The biological activity of ginkgo biloba extract derives primarily from two classes of molecules: flavonoids — including quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin — and terpene lactones, notably ginkgolides and bilobalide. Together, these compounds operate through complementary mechanisms: the flavonoids act as potent free radical scavengers and anti-inflammatory agents, while the terpene lactones support microcirculation by improving blood flow and reducing capillary permeability.
For skin, this dual action translates into measurable protection against the two primary drivers of premature aging: oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation. Ginkgo biloba extract neutralizes reactive oxygen species generated by UV exposure and environmental pollution, protects structural proteins from oxidative degradation, and supports the microvascular network that delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells — maintaining the metabolic activity on which cell renewal depends.
ALPHASCIENCE uses a standardized essential fraction of Ginkgo biloba selected for its high concentration of active flavonoids and terpene lactones.
Skin benefits
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most complete skin-protective actives, combining antioxidant defense, anti-inflammatory action, and microvascular support in a single botanical extract with an unmatched evolutionary pedigree.
- Provides broad-spectrum antioxidant protection against UV-induced and pollution-related oxidative damage
- Inhibits inflammatory pathways that accelerate photoaging and skin sensitivity
- Supports microcirculation, improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to skin cells for healthier, more luminous-looking skin
- Strengthens capillary walls, contributing to reduced redness and improved skin resilience
ALPHASCIENCE formulas containing Ginkgo Biloba
TANNIC [CF] SERUM, PHYTIC [TC], ALPHA BRIGHT SERUM, NOVACELL [CG] SERUM, MELA BRIGHT[C+] SERUM