Glycine soja (Soybean) hull

Glycine soja (Soybean) hull 1
Glycine soja (Soybean) hull 2
AKA: Soybean Hull
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Hull is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Physical Exfoliant
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Soybean hulls, the outer protective layer, have been used in traditional East Asian skincare for their antioxidant properties and gentle exfoliating action; represent a traditional utilization of all parts of the soybean plant.
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
Uneven Texture
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