Maleated Soybean Oil
What Maleated Soybean Oil is & what it does
Maleated Soybean Oil is soybean oil that has been chemically modified by reaction with maleic anhydride, which changes how it behaves in a formula. In cosmetics it is used as a conditioning and film-forming ingredient, helping with texture, spreadability, and surface feel. The modification can improve its compatibility and performance compared with plain soybean oil. It appears mainly as a formulation and skin-feel aid rather than a primary active.
What is Maleated Soybean Oil?
It is soybean oil chemically modified by reaction with maleic anhydride, which changes how it behaves in a formula. The modification improves its performance compared with plain soybean oil.
What does Maleated Soybean Oil do in skincare?
It is used as a conditioning and film-forming ingredient, helping with texture, spreadability, and surface feel. It works mainly as a formulation and skin-feel aid.
Is Maleated Soybean Oil safe?
As a modified plant oil used for texture, it is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic formulas. Those with soy sensitivities may wish to check labels.
Sunscreens with Maleated Soybean Oil
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Payot paris
Payot Stick Très Haute Protection SPF 50+
94/100
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Wardah UV Shield Physical Sunscreen Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
71/100
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Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Oil
63/100