Soy Acid

Soy Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSOY ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, REFATTING
CAS number68308-53-2
EC number269-657-0
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 33.3%Deodorant 16.7%General Moisturizers 16.7%Sheet Masks 16.7%Sunscreens 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Soy Acid do in skincare?
Soy Acid functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Soy Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Soy Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (33.3% of its uses).

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