Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
What Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is & what it does
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is soybean oil that has been processed with hydrogen to make it more saturated, which raises its melting point and turns it into a semi-solid or solid fat. In skincare and sunscreens it acts as an emollient and texture agent, adding richness and helping stabilize the consistency of creams and sticks. A notable property is that hydrogenation makes the oil more resistant to oxidation than untreated soybean oil.
What does Hydrogenated Soybean Oil do in skincare?
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is used as an emollient and texture agent in skincare and sunscreens. Because hydrogenation makes the oil semi-solid, it adds richness, body, and stability to creams, balms, and sticks. It helps soften the skin and structure the consistency of a product.
Does Hydrogenated Soybean Oil clog pores?
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is a rich, occlusive plant fat, and like many heavier oils it may have some pore-clogging potential for people who are very acne-prone. Reactions are highly individual and depend on the overall formula and concentration. If you are prone to breakouts, you can observe how your skin responds to products containing it.
Is Hydrogenated Soybean Oil vegan?
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is derived from soybeans, a plant source, so the ingredient itself is plant-based and generally suitable for vegan products. Whether a finished product is vegan also depends on its other ingredients and the brand's practices. Checking the brand's vegan certification is the most reliable confirmation.
Sunscreens with Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cetaphil Daily Defence Moisturiser Spf50+
79/100
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Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defence Spf 50+
75/100
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Pilgrim White Lotus Day Cream SPF 50 (pa+++) With Camellia & Yugdugu
71/100
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Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum Spf 30
64/100
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Azafran Organics D’Fend Spf 50+ Crème
60/100
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Azafran Organics D’fend SPF 30 Non-toxic Plant-based Sunscreen
59/100