The unsaponifiable fraction of soybean oil, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables is the fraction of soybean oil, from Glycine soja, of the legume family (Fabaceae), that is not converted into soap during saponification; it consists of minor lipid components such as plant sterols. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.