Glycine soja (Sweet Soy) seed oil
AKA “Soybean Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Glycine soja (Sweet Soy) seed oil
AKA: Soybean Oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction ⚠ Allergen Alert (Soy): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Originally cultivated in East Asia, now grown worldwide. Derived from the seeds of Glycine soja, a legume plant originally cultivated in East Asia and now grown worldwide. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods to obtain the oil from the seeds.
Plant Source
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant
Benefits
Conditions Skin
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Soybean oil has been used in East Asian traditional skincare and medicine for centuries. It was valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its moisturizing and skin-nourishing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR