A mixture of proteins obtained from soybeans. It can have many different functions depending on the manufacturer, although it is most commonly used in skincare products as a humectant moisturizing ingredient.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Other functions
Antistatic
Antistatic
Antistatic – reduces electric charge buildup.
Antistatic
Antistatic
Antistatic – reduces electric charge buildup.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Hydrolyzed soy protein is a mixture of proteins obtained from soybeans. These proteins are hydrolyzed, meaning they have been chemically (or enzymatically) chopped up into smaller pieces - which helps with solubility.
This ingredient can have many different functions depending on the manufacturer, although it is most commonly used in skincare products as a humectant moisturizing ingredient that helps to attract water to the surface of the skin. Proteins also help a cosmetic product to form a stable film on the skin’s surface.
Science
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CIR Safety (2015). Safety Assessment of Soy Proteins and Peptides as Used in Cosmetics.