Glycine soja (Soybean) seed

Glycine soja (Soybean) seed 1
Glycine soja (Soybean) seed 2
AKA: Soybean Seed
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
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 were cultivated and valued in traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine for their nutritive and therapeutic properties. The whole seed has been used in skincare preparations, particularly in Asian beauty traditions.
EWG
1
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-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR