VeriMomIs ginkgo biloba leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI), no SCCS or CIR safety assessment identifying reproductive hazards, and standard toxicology summaries (PubChem, ECHA dossiers) do not list Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (CAS 90045-36-6) as a reproductive teratogen. Available peer‑reviewed literature reports pharmacologic effects at high systemic doses in some animal models but does not provide consistent evidence of reproductive/teratogenic effects at exposure levels relevant to cosmetic topical use.
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- Is ginkgo biloba leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI), no SCCS or CIR safety assessment identifying reproductive hazards, and standard toxicology summaries (PubChem, ECHA dossiers) do not list Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (CAS 90045-36-6) as a reproductive teratogen. Available peer‑reviewed literature reports pharmacologic effects at high systemic doses in some animal models but does not provide consistent evidence of reproductive/teratogenic effects at exposure levels relevant to cosmetic topical use.
- Is ginkgo biloba leaf extract safe while breastfeeding?
- No regulatory harmonised classification for reproductive or lactation hazards (ECHA Annex VI), and no authoritative safety assessment (SCCS/CIR) listing breastfeeding-specific risks. Clinical/animal literature does not provide convincing evidence of transfer via breastmilk at cosmetic topical exposure levels; however systemic effects (e.g., platelet activity) are described with oral pharmacologic doses.
- Is ginkgo biloba leaf extract safe for baby skin?
- No evidence of intrinsic developmental/reproductive hazard for the ingredient (see pregnancy/breastfeeding). Topical absorption of plant extracts is plausible and infant skin has higher absorption per weight; therefore exposure score is increased by +1 for infants (0–3 yr) though no data indicate systemic reproductive effects from topical cosmetic use.
- How does VeriMom score ginkgo biloba leaf extract?
- VeriMom scores ginkgo biloba leaf extract at 100/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to ginkgo biloba leaf extract?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ginkgo biloba leaf extract based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.