Glycine max (Soybean) seedcoat extract

AKA: Soybean Seedcoat Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia. Derived from soybean seedcoat, a legume native to East Asia in the Fabaceae family. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds from the bean coating.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seedcoat Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bean
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
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.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens and detangles hair
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