Soy acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 68308-53-2; Soya fatty acids

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Soy acid refers to fatty acids from soybean oil. Soybean fatty acids are used in cosmetic formulations. They act as emollients (makes the skin smooth and supple), emulsifiers (surface-active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion) and hair conditioners (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer