Glycine max (Soybean) seedcake extract

AKA: Soybean Seedcake Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia. Derived from soybean seeds of *Glycine max*, a legume plant native to East Asia. Extracted from defatted seedcake using solvent extraction methods to obtain bioactive compounds.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seedcake Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Moisturizer
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR