Common Name(s): Glycine max seedcake extract,glycine max (soybean) seed cake (oil-extracted residue) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides protein conditioning,isoflavone activity,brightening and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.
Why It's Used: Used for its protein conditioning,isoflavone activity,brightening activity derived from glycine max (soybean); supports skin health and vitality.
How It Works: Bioactive compounds from glycine max (soybean) seed cake (oil-extracted residue) — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver protein conditioning,isoflavone activity,brightening benefits.
Typically Found In: Skin care,hair care,brightening products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Extract from glycine max (soybean); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Soybean seedcake (the residue after oil extraction) is rich in protein, isoflavones, and saponins; protein hydrolysates provide conditioning; isoflavones provide antioxidant and potential brightening activity via par-2 pathway modulation.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary