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Glycine Soja Seed Extract

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Also-called-like-this: Soybean Extract

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When you hear the word Soy, you probably associate it with soy sauce or tofu, not skincare. But as it turns out, the soybean has a bunch of useful active components and soybean extract is an interesting cosmetic ingredient with a wide range of possible effects. 

Its main active components are antioxidant phenolic acids and flavonoids as well as small and large soy proteins. The large proteins give soybean extract nice skin smoothing and softening properties, while the small proteins (soybean trypsin inhibitor (STI) and Bowman-Birk inhibitor (BBI)) are thought to inhibit skin pigmentation and delay hair regrowth.   

Regarding skin pigmentation, the soybean extract works by hindering melanosome transfer, meaning it blocks the melanin pigment from traveling up to the surface of the skin and becoming visible there. This is useful for most pigmentation situations but, if you have melasma, soy is not for you as melasma is estrogen-mediated and soy is a well-known phytoestrogen

The most famous and bioactive flavonoids in soybeans are the isoflavones called genistein and diadzein that have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Genistein is also proven to inhibit UV induced redness in human skin. These isoflavones are also the ones that make soy a phytoestrogen, meaning they have a (weak) estrogenic effect. Topical estrogen is known to decrease skin thinning and collagen loss and soy might be able to do the same, especially during and after menopause when natural estrogen levels run low.  

There is also some promising, but as yet not in-vivo (done on real people), research that soybean extract can stimulate both elastin and collagen synthesis and thus lead to healthier, younger-looking skin. 

Overall, soybean extract is a promising and multi-functional active, a nice addition to most ingredient lists.

Show me some proof

  • Waqas, Muhammad Khurram, et al. "Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components." Acta Pol Pharm 72.1 (2015): 3-11.
  • Baumann, LESLIE S. "Cosmeceutical critique: soy and its isoflavones." Skin & Allergy News 32 (2001): 17.
  • Zhao, Renbin, et al. "Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity." Experimental dermatology 18.10 (2009): 883-886.

Products with Glycine Soja Seed Extract

NERISH Soy Ceramide Barrier Ampoule RevivSerums Revivlip Lip Serum System Step 2 Revoderm Intense Hydration Serum Organic for Men Matte Wax Point& Super Relief Soy Cleansing Milk Solskin Vita C Niacin Cream Solskin Vita C Niacin Serum V Magic Nuit Hydrating Pre-Serum dr. denese Hydroshield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum Arata Advanced Curl Care Leave-in Hair Conditioner Deviant Essential Hydration Serum EVOLVh Supercurl Defining Cream Esfolio Multi Grain Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ Jovees AHA Natural Fruit Extract Herbal Conditioner Abib Mild Acidic Water Cleanser Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel Moisturizer Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial Cremadex Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser KEREN BARTOV Bright White Advanced Mesoestetic Proteoglycans Ampoules Neutrogena Visibly Even Oil Free Moisturizer Neutrogena Visibly Renew Tone Perfecting Serum-in-lotion cicabiafine Nourishing Body Gel Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisurizer Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Moisturizing Night Cream Aveeno Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer Spf 30 Aveeno Positively Radiant® Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Avon Fresh Apple & Honeysuckle Scented Spritz Bangn Body Hydrating Facial Cleanser BioAqua Black Bean Moisturizing & Oil Care Facial Mask Cara Skin Care Hydracalm Soothing Serum Ceramedx Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser Common Heir 2% Ceramide Barrier Boost Daisy Sky Advanced A Renewing Serum Dr. Althea Ultra Gentle Cleansing Water Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Tone Up Sun Screen Spf 50+ Pa+++ Etude House Dr.mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash Face facts The Glow Routine Superfood Gel Cleanser Fation NoSCalm Repair Cleansing Water Holy Snails Lucky Shark HydroPeptide Makeup Melt Botanical Cleansing Balm LABRAINS Acne Intense Care Serum Matsuyama Hadauru Moisturizing Infusion Balancing Skin Lotion Matsuyama Hadauru Moisturizing Infusion Moist Rich Nature Republic AHA Good Skin Cleansing Water Neur|aé Harmonie Serum Olga Lorencin Skin Care Weightless Moisturizer Revoderm Age Defy Intense Hydration Serum Rilastil D-Clar Depigmenting Concentrate Drops Rilastil D-Clar Depigmenting Concentrate In Drops