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Soybean Vegetable Oil

Commonly known as: Glycine Soja Oil (I.N.C.I.), Glycine soja, Yellow Soybean, Wild Soybean.

Botanical name: Glycine max [L.] Merr.

Extraction process: First cold pressing of soybean seeds.

Family: Leguminosae.

Part of the plant extracted: Broad 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; Colour: Pale yellow; Odour: Characteristic; Touch: Slightly greasy, easily penetrates the epidermis without leaving a greasy finish.

Physical characteristics: Density: 0.910 - 0.929; Comedogenicity Index: 0; Percentage in leave-on products: from 0.0005 to 95%; Percentage in rinse-off products: From 0.0002 to 95%; Oxidative Potential: Highly sensitive; Saponification Index: 190; Soluble in alcohol and oil; Insoluble in water.

Benefits: Revitalising, 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.

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Usage

Facial Care (serums, creams, eye contour treatments, toners, scrubs, beard oils, sun creams, 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).