INCI name

GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS

Soybean sterols

A mixture of plant sterols from soybean.

What it is

Glycine Soja Sterols is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, lip care products and hair care 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.

The INCI name does not show the exact composition of the sterol mixture.

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.

Products with this ingredient (30)

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