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Soybean Vegetable Oil
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Commonly known as:
Glycine Soja Oil (I.N.C.I.), Glycine soja, Yellow Soy, Wild Soy.
Botanical name:
Glycine max [L.] Merr.
Extraction process:
First cold pressing of soybean seeds.
Family:
Legumes.
Part of the plant extracted:
Beans.
Location:
Originally from East Asia, it has now spread widely across the globe, primarily cultivated in the United States, Brazil, Argentina, India, China, and Korea.
Flowering:
From June to September.
Provenance, origin:
Spain.
Phytochemical composition:
Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid), monounsaturated essential fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated essential fatty acids (myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid), isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, glycitein), phytic acid, vitamins (E, K), beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, lecithin, essential amino acids, minerals.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Clear, oily liquid; Color: Pale yellow; Scent: Characteristic; Feel: Slightly oily, easily penetrates the epidermis without leaving a greasy finish.
Physical characteristics:
Density: 0.910 - 0.929; Comedogenicity Index: 0; Percentage in non-rinse products: from 0.0005 to 95%; Percentage in rinse-off products: From 0.0002 to 95%; Oxidative potential: Very sensitive; Saponification Index: 190; Soluble in alcohol and oil; Insoluble in water.
Benefits:
Revitalizing, emollient, lipid-replenishing, nourishing, healing, antioxidant, softening, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, and flexibility-enhancing.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly those prone to discomfort, dry skin, mature skin, and acne-prone skin; All hair types, especially dull, dry, and damaged hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (serums, creams, eye contour treatments, toners, scrubs, beard oils, sunscreens, masks, lip balms); Body Care (shower oils, exfoliating treatments, serums, body milks/balms, tanning oils); Hair Care (hair oils, shampoos, masks); Hygiene (cold process solid soaps); Makeup (glosses, lipsticks, foundations, mascaras, eyeshadow bases).
Method of Preservation
Preferably store in a cool place, protected from light, air, moisture, and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The vegetable oil of soy is tolerated by all skin types.