Glycine max (Soybean) seed powder

AKA: Soybean Seed Powder
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glycine Max (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
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Ground soybean seeds have been used in traditional East Asian skincare as a gentle cleanser and exfoliant for centuries; valued for their moisturizing properties and ability to improve skin texture.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
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