Glycine soja (Soybean) extract

Glycine soja (Soybean) extract 1
Glycine soja (Soybean) extract 2
AKA: Soybean Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Extract
Not Clean
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bean
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-91-0 / 8001-22-7
Form
Liquid
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
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Soybeans have been cultivated in East Asia for over 5,000 years and used in traditional medicine for skin nourishment and anti-inflammatory purposes; the extract has been widely adopted in Asian skincare since the 20th century for moisturizing and potential anti-aging properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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