Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bean
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-91-0 / 8001-22-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Soybeans have been cultivated in East Asia for over 5,000 years and used in traditional medicine for skin nourishment and anti-inflammatory purposes; the extract has been widely adopted in Asian skincare since the 20th century for moisturizing and potential anti-aging properties.