Soybean oils, benefits and how to use them

You are probably familiar with soya oils. Soya is a seed that contains many medicinal properties. It can be used in cooking as a substitute for sunflower oil, for example. However, in this article we focus on its aesthetic use. That is, how soybean oils can be used to improve the appearance of the skin. It can be the ideal complement if you already use supplements or cosmetics that improve the appearance of your skin. Are you encouraged to include soybean oils in your beauty routine?

Soybean oils: origin and composition

Soybean oils are obtained from soybeans. This legume rich in amino acids and polyunsaturated acids was domesticated in China as early as the 11th century B.C. In fact, the Chinese emperors considered soya to be sacred and it has been used for centuries as a cosmetic and food.

Soybean oils have a deep yellow colour and, together with olive oil, is one of the most beneficial oils for health. It is rich in polyunsaturated fats – such as linoleic acid – and also contains vitamin E and A. It contains high quality proteins, as well as minerals – iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium – and plant compounds: fibre, lecithin and isoflavones that stimulate collagen production. All these compounds make soya oils a moisturising and antioxidant oil that can offer you multiple benefits.

Benefits of soybean oils for the skin

Soya oils are perfect for combination skin due to their moisturising, antioxidant, firming, regenerating and anti-ageing properties. In addition to benefiting oily-prone skin, it is a great ally in the treatment of dry and flaky skin.

These are the benefits of soybean oils used as a cosmetic:

• Moisturises without leaving a greasy feel
• Regenerates skin and regulates keratinisation
• Gives a nicer texture
• Provides extra brightness
• Improves the appearance of blemishes
• Reduces redness
• Highly recommended for mature skin

Cosmetic uses of soybean oil

We can say that soybean oil is an anti-ageing oil that prevents premature skin ageing. By stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin, soybean oils improve skin firmness, reduce sagging and restore skin smoothness.

It is used in cosmetics as an emollient to soften, emulsify and smooth. Given its benefits and characteristics, you can find it in a wide range of cosmetic products:

• Body oils and creams
• Eye make-up
• Hair shampoos and conditioners
• Hand cream
• Make-up removers
• Soaps

Supplements to get the same benefits as soybean oil

If you are interested in intensely nourishing your skin and restoring the radiance that time and stress have robbed it of, we recommend using supplements and cosmetics formulated with silica, magnesium, collagen and other base and essential oils in your beauty routine that can help improve the appearance of your skin:

• Silicium Serum + Essential Elixir, the perfect duo. As in the case of soya oils, this firming pack stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. It also ensures skin regeneration and activates cell renewal. We recommend it to deeply nourish and moisturise the face and neck.
• Silicium Rosehip Silicium, a specialist in moisturising and brightening the skin. Thanks to silica, it improves the appearance of the skin and reduces expression lines. It also provides all the benefits that rosehip essential oil has for your skin, a specialist in getting rid of imperfections and an ally to keep your skin smooth and free of imperfections.
• G7 Beauty, beauty capsules that you use as a food supplement to nourish your skin from within with organic silica, vitamin E and selenium. It is the master formula for maintaining the beauty of your skin, but also your hair and nails. And if that wasn’t enough, did you know that it reduces facial blemishes caused by UV rays and slows down ageing? A fully-fledged anti-ageing supplement that you should know about.

In addition to these specialised anti-ageing supplements, you can benefit from organic silica and collagen to strengthen your body in general. Without a doubt, if you take care of yourself on the inside, it shows on the outside. For this, we recommend:

• Silicium G7 Original, the best way to get extra silica.
• Living Silica Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, collagen with silica enriched with vitamin C, biotin, hyaluronic acid and acacia.

As you can see, there are many options for keeping your skin radiant. Soya oils can be a great ally. Similarly, making sure your body is getting the recommended amount of silica will be reflected in your skin, hair and nails, not to mention the improvement you will feel in your joints.