Soy Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as refatting, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, soya
What does it do?
Soy Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Refatting
restores oils and lipids that washing strips from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Soy Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Soy Acid?
Soy Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, soya
Is Soy Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Soy Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Soy Acid do in cosmetic products?
Soy Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: refatting, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Soy Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Soy Acid is 68308-53-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010