Soybean Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Soy glycerides, Soybean oil glycerides, Phytosterol esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Soybean Glycerides is a mixture of moni-di and triglycerides from glycine soja (soyabean); Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsatd. mono-, di and tri-
CAS #
91744-20-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern ingredient derived from soybean oil, which has been used in traditional Asian cuisines and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Developed in the 20th century specifically for cosmetics as a skin conditioning and emollient agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR