Glycine Soja Oil at a Glance
- AKA soybean oil
- Non-fragrant plant oil with multiple uses for skin
- Has skin-smoothing emollient properties
- Source of antioxidants and replenishing fatty acids
Glycine Soja Oil Description
Soybean oil’s antioxidant content includes polyphenols known as isoflavones, particularly daidzein and genistein. These have been shown to help protect skin from UV light-triggered damage. The antioxidants in soy can also help maintain hydration by preventing water loss.
In oil form, soy can help maintain skin’s smooth, supple surface thanks to its blend of fatty acids such as palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic. These fatty acids in the oil plus the naturally-present antioxidants are responsible for the soothing effect soy has in the presence of external aggressors.
Glycine Soja Oil References
Phytotherapy Research, March 2020, pages 435-437
AAPS PharmSciTech, October 2018, pages 3,029-3,039
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 28-37
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
Molecules, Volume 22, September 2017, ePublication
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2013, pages s123-s127
Journal of Medicinal Food, January 2012, pages 89-95
International Journal of Dermatology, April 2011, pages 470-477