Ginkgo Biloba Terpenes Phytosomes®

Phospholipids and Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract. Used in soothing products, anti-redness products and anti-allergic products. Possesses an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. The physico-chemical characteristics of Ginkgo Biloba Terpenes Phytosome® and its ready dispersibility in water and its ready dispersibility in water and oil virtually pose no limitations to the preparations of cosmetic formulations. Ginkgo Biloba Terpenes Phytosome®, dispersed in aqueous phase by a homomixer or a turbo emulsifier, is suitable for incorporation into monophasic and biphasic systems at a temperature lower than 40°C in order to avoid thermal stress that might damage the phospholipidic chain. Ginkgo biloba is considered as a living fossil, as it is the only survivor of a species originated 150 million years ago: as the tree defended itself throughout the centuries, it is in its components that modern science has identified the reasons for this immutability. The standardized extract from Ginkgo biloba leaves contains flavonoids and unique terpenoids such as ginkgolides and bilobalide, which have been observed to be potent inhibitors of the pro-inflammatory PAF (Platelet Activating Factor); this property is related to the soothing efficacy of the terpenoid fraction, and its complexation with phospholipids (Ginkgo Biloba Terpenes Phytosome®) is therefore recommended for the topical application in dermatitis conditions.