Is Glycine Max Isoflavones safe in cosmetics?
Glycine Max Isoflavones has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycine Max Isoflavones
INCI: GLYCINE MAX ISOFLAVONES
Glycine Max Isoflavones (CAS 574-12-9 (genistein, primary isoflavone); mixture CAS varies by supplier) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
574-12-9 (genistein, primary isoflavone); mixture CAS varies by supplier
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific FDA prohibition; however, estrogenic activity is flagged in literature
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycine Max Isoflavones.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glycine Max Isoflavones — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycine Max Isoflavones allowed in the EU?
Glycine Max Isoflavones EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycine Max Isoflavones do in cosmetics?
Glycine Max Isoflavones functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 574-12-9 (genistein, primary isoflavone); mixture CAS varies by supplier.
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