Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68513-95-1
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Physical Exfoliant
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Soybeans were traditionally ground into powder in Asian cuisines and folk medicine preparations. Soy seed powder became popular in modern cosmetics from the 1980s onward as an exfoliating and moisturizing ingredient.