Glycine max (Soybean) seed extract
AKA: Soybean Seed Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Soybean seeds have been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine and Asian cuisines for skin nourishment; the extract concentrates isoflavones and proteins historically valued for skin health and anti-aging.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR