Glycine Soja Oil (Ingredient Explained + Products)

Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.

Some ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They're often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.

Some soothing ingredients help calm irritated skin and strengthen your skin barrier. They're particularly beneficial after during flare-ups or for chronically sensitive skin. Look for products with multiple calming ingredients for best results.

Helps with Dark Spots

Some ingredients are known for their brightening properties, helping to even out skin tone and reduce the look of dark spots or dullness.

Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.

Can worsen Oily Skin

Some ingredients are known to potentially contribute to excess oil or shine, but they don't affect everyone the same way. Skin can be oily for many reasons, so it's always a good idea to consider your unique skin needs when choosing products.

May feed Fungal Acne

Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.

Glycine Soja Oil is a plant-derived oil from soybean seeds. Like other oils, it is rich in essential fatty acids (mostly linoleic and oleic) that support skin hydration and barrier function.

The fatty acids are able to integrate into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum to help soften skin and reduce water loss.

On top of that, soybean oil is rich in vitamins like vitamin E, a potent antioxidant.

Research on soybean's active components also point to anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating, antioxidant activity, and protection against UV-induced oxidative damage.

Most of this research applies to the broader soybean plant and not just the oil fraction alone.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the oleic acid content.

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it

3.4%

Top categories

Moisturizers

Treatments

Cleansers

Position Predominant list placement

Bottom 50%

Concentration Concentrations we've seen

2% to 95%

Glycine Soja Oil

Explained

What it does

Prevalence

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Glycine Soja Oil

Explained

What it does

Prevalence

References

CosIng Data