Glycine soja (Soybean) seed water

Glycine soja (Soybean) seed water 1
Glycine soja (Soybean) seed water 2
AKA: Soybean Seed Water
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Soybeans have ancient use in Asian traditional medicine and food preparation. Soy seed water (an extract) was developed in modern cosmetics to provide water-soluble plant proteins and minerals for hydration and skin conditioning.
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
Dehydration
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