What it is
Glycine soja oil is the fixed oil expressed from soybeans, rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid along with tocopherols. In skincare and sunscreens it softens and conditions the skin and helps carry oil-soluble ingredients. Its fatty acid profile makes it a lightweight, spreadable emollient.
Safety & warnings
Soybean oil is generally well tolerated. People with soy allergies may prefer to be cautious, and as a plant oil it has a modest comedogenic potential for some acne-prone users.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived; obtained from the seeds of the soybean plant (Glycine soja / Glycine max).
Questions everyone asks
What is glycine soja oil?
It is soybean oil, a plant oil pressed from soybeans, used in cosmetics as an emollient that softens and conditions the skin.
Can soybean oil clog pores?
As a plant oil it carries a modest comedogenic potential for some acne-prone individuals, though tolerance varies from person to person.