Glycine soja (Sweet Soy) seed oil

AKA: Sweet soy seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
OriginNative to Originally cultivated in East Asia, now grown worldwide. Derived from the seeds of Glycine soja, a legume plant originally cultivated in East Asia and now grown worldwide. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods to obtain the oil from the seeds.
glycine soja (sweet soy) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Softens & Smooths
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR