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Common Name(s): Soymilk,soymilk,soy protein isoflavone source,skin brightening active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides soy isoflavone phytoestrogenic anti-aging, soy protease inhibitor par-2 mediated melanogenesis reduction, and soy protein barrier conditioning.

Why It's Used: Soymilk is selected for its multi-active soy profile โ€” isoflavone phytoestrogen anti-aging, bowman-birk protease inhibitor par-2 brightening, and soy protein barrier conditioning in a single bioavailable matrix.

How It Works: Soymilk: genistein/daidzein โ†’ er-beta anti-aging; bowman-birk inhibitor โ†’ par-2 inhibition โ†’ reduced melanosome transfer โ†’ brightening; soy protein โ†’ humectant film conditioning.

Typically Found In: Brightening,anti-aging,barrier care

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ€“20%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Soymilk standardisation to isoflavone content ensures consistent anti-aging efficacy across batches from different soybean cultivars.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,soymilk soy isoflavone skin active review