Is Soybean Oil comedogenic?

A common refined oil from soybeans used in food and cosmetics.

This is informational, not medical advice.

Category: oil

Soybean Oil

Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 3 / 5 (High risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

A common refined oil from soybeans used in food and cosmetics. It is rated moderate on comedogenicity lists, and its fatty acids are a common trigger for Malassezia.

Common INCI Aliases: glycine soja oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil

Scientific References: porecloggingcheck.com; skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com

Other names for Soybean Oil

  • glycine soja oil
  • glycine soja (soybean) oil

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