Glycine Soja Sterols are fatty alcohols derived from the wild soybean plant. In cosmetics, they provide conditioning, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. They deeply hydrate the skin and hold on to moisture for longer durations to provide a supple, healthy feel. They also enhance the barrier function and provide protection against oxidative damage that ages the skin. Additionally, Glycine Soja Sterols are used in hair care to condition and protect the hair - adding shine and softness. Being plant-derived, they are gentle and work well with most skin and hair types. They are commonly added to luxury creams, lotions, serums, balms, and sensitive skin products.
Soybean sterols are used in place of soybean oil when looking for a greater effectiveness and elegant texture, sans the heaviness and greasiness of oil. However, sterols are considerably more expensive and therefore used primarily in high-end personal care.
Products with GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS
With samples available
Avocadol (Jan Dekker)
by Jan Dekker
- Sustainable option
Unisteron™ Y-50
by Givaudan
- Sustainable option
Amisol Trio™ P
by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Clariant)
- Sustainable option
What is GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS used for?
- Conditioning - Glycine Soja Sterols are great for dry and dull skin as they provide deep and long-lasting hydration. They prevent water loss and result in soft, supple, moisturized skin without greasiness. In hair care, they moisturize the scalp, coat the shafts, and reduce frizz.
- Anti-aging - Glycine Soja Sterols have phytosterols that fight free radicals and protect the skin from environmental damage. This reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin, leaving a youthful glow.
- Repair - Glycine Soja Sterols strengthen the skin and scalp barrier, making them healthier and more resilient. This improves tolerance to oxidative stress, making this ingredient valuable for mature and sensitive skin types.
- Soothing - Glycine Soja Sterols have anti-inflammatory benefits that soothe irritation and reduce redness, leaving the skin and scalp calmer.
- Texture enhancer - It gives formulations a lightweight, pleasant feel by improving the texture of beauty products and giving them a silky, luxurious glide.
Origin
Glycine Soja Sterols come from wild soybeans native to East Asia, particularly Korea, Japan, and China. They are first cleaned, dried, and mechanically pressed to extract soybean oil. This crude oil is refined before undergoing a process known as unsaponifiable matter extraction, where the sterols are separated. They are then purified and standardized. In the raw form, Glycine Soja Sterols appear as off-white to pale yellow waxy solid.
What does GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS do in a formulation?
EMOLLIENT|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
MOISTURISING|
SOOTHING|
HAIR CONDITIONINGSafety Profile
Glycine Soja Sterols are natural and well-tolerated in the cosmetic industry. They can be safely used within the concentration range of 0.5% to 5%. Even though they are derived from soybeans, they do not contain soy proteins and are unlikely to trigger soy allergies. However, performing a patch test prior to full application is recommended. Additionally, Glycine Soja Sterols are biodegradable and eco-friendly. They are often preferred in clean beauty and sustainable formulations.
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GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS technical profile
| Property | Values |
pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oil |
Viscosity | Low - moderate |