Glycine max (Soybean) seedcoat extract
AKA: Soybean Seedcoat Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
The outer coating of soybean seeds contains concentrated bioactive compounds including antioxidants; historically used in traditional Asian skincare and now extracted for modern cosmetic applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR