An enzyme from soybean seed coats, listed as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Soybean peroxidase is, according to CosIng, an enzyme isolated from the seed coat of the soybean, Glycine max, that catalyses the oxidation of various organic compounds. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant 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.
The label does not show the amount or activity of the enzyme.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- 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.