Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters

AKA: Propylene glycol soybean esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia. Derived from soybean oil, a legume seed oil primarily sourced from East Asia. Produced through transesterification of soybean oil with propylene glycol to create ester compounds.
Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil with propylene glycol
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bean
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR