Glycine max (Soybean) sprout extract

AKA: Soybean Sprout Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia. Derived from soybean sprouts of the Fabaceae (legume) family, primarily cultivated in East Asia. Extracted from sprouts using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Sprout Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Sprout
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Anti-Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Functions
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 Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 784)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 784)
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