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Soy Extract And Soy Germ Extract

soy extract is potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent for skin. Soy is one of many phyto-chemicals that are biologically active against free radicals. Polyphenol compounds, such as the catechins found in green tea, also fit this profile. Soy extract’s increased use in anti-aging products is largely due to studies showing that genistein (a component of soy) has a collagen-stimulating effect and that various compounds in soy influence skin thickness and elasticity.

Products contain Soy Extract

AlphaDerma CE features a complex Soy Extract formulated exclusively with five elements (Isoflavones, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, carbohydrates polymers and mucopolysaccharides) offering new balance to skin cells- allowing them to emerge with more moisture, and therefore, a more uniform, smoother-looking skin appearance.

Researchers have also looked at Bifidobacterium-fermented soy milk extracts. On mouse skin and in human skin fibroblasts (lab cultured), this bacteria-modified form of soy was shown to stimulate production of hyaluronic acid in skin. This was due to the amount of genistein released during the fermentation process. Studies performed on mouse skin have shown that topical application of soy milk and other soy compounds has a protective effect against UVB light damage. It is theorized that these benefits will translate to human skin as well, but conclusive evidence has not yet materialized. There is no research showing that soy extract or soy oil has estrogenic effects when applied to skin, as it can when taken orally. Some companies have asserted that soy can affect hair growth and lighten skin color when applied topically. The single study citing this was done by Johnson & Johnson, the company that sells products claiming to have this effect.

GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) GERM EXTRACT is a Skin-Conditioning Agent, EMOLLIENT and skin protecting agent that restores smoothness and softness and calms and soothes irritation.