Soy Acid

Soy Acid molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Soybean Fatty Acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean oil fatty acids, which are then chemically modified and synthesized. Produced through hydrolysis and esterification processes to create the final conditioning compound.
Fatty acids, soya
CAS #
68308-53-2
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Functions
Refatting
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR