Glycine soja (Soybean) seed water

AKA: Soybean Seed Water
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Amino Acid
Not Clean
OriginEast Asia
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR