Glycine max (Soybean) polypeptide

Glycine max (Soybean) polypeptide 1
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Glycine max (Soybean) polypeptide 5
AKA: Soybean Polypeptide
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Powder
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.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
Traditional Use
Soybean polypeptides are derived from soy protein and have been used in Asian cosmetics for decades as moisturizing and skin-conditioning agents; developed to harness the protein-rich nutritional profile of soybeans.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR