Glycine soja (Soybean) seed powder

Glycine soja (Soybean) seed powder 1
Glycine soja (Soybean) seed powder 2
AKA: Soybean Seed Powder
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68513-95-1
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
Traditional Use
Soybeans were traditionally ground into powder in Asian cuisines and folk medicine preparations. Soy seed powder became popular in modern cosmetics from the 1980s onward as an exfoliating and moisturizing ingredient.
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