Glycine Soja Oil
Glycine Soja Oil is a lightweight, nourishing oil extracted from soya beans. It is widely used in UK skincare and haircare as a natural emollient that softens and conditions without leaving a greasy feel. Shoppers often choose it for its gentle, plant-derived profile and rich content of fatty acids and vitamin E.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare formulations, Glycine Soja Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its natural fatty acid profile helps to replenish the skin’s lipid barrier, smooth rough texture and lock in moisture. It is commonly found in facial oils, moisturisers, cleansing balms, hair masks and anti-ageing creams where it delivers a soft, non-occlusive feel and improves product spreadability.
Key benefits
- Helps soften and smooth dry, rough skin
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Rich in antioxidants that protect against environmental stressors
- Lightweight texture suitable for layering under makeup
- Conditions and adds shine to dry or damaged hair
- Non-greasy finish ideal for daily use
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Glycine Soja Oil is obtained by cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds of the soya plant (Glycine max), a legume native to East Asia and now widely cultivated across the world.