Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil is a lightweight, natural plant oil commonly used in UK skincare and haircare products for its moisturising and conditioning properties. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, it helps soften skin and hair without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. It is a popular ingredient in facial oils, body lotions, cleansers and hair treatments.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its high content of linoleic acid and oleic acid helps replenish the skin’s lipid barrier, reducing moisture loss while imparting a smooth, supple feel. It is also valued as a solvent for other lipophilic ingredients and as a natural antioxidant source thanks to its vitamin E content, making it a versatile component in both rinse-off and leave-on formulations.
Key benefits
- Helps lock in moisture to relieve dryness
- Softens and smooths rough skin texture
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier
- Provides lightweight nourishment without heaviness
- Antioxidant properties help protect against environmental stressors
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal skin, dull or dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil is obtained by cold-pressing or solvent extraction from the seeds of the soybean plant (Glycine max), a leguminous crop widely cultivated across the world.
Products with Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
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