Glycine Soya (Soy)
Story
Soybeans were first cultivated by the Chinese in the 11th century BC. The famous Chinese emperor Sheng-Nung once proclaimed it one of the five sacred plants of China. Packed with nutrients and vitamins, they were not only eaten but also used as a medicine to treat sicknesses.
Science
Soy contains small proteins, soybean trypsin inhibitor (STI), Bowman-Birk inhibitor (BBI), amino acids, essential fatty acids, isoflavones, lecithins, mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, saponins, phytosterols, phytic acid, minerals and vitamins. These high quality proteins protect skin from daily aggressions. Soy's skin care benefits include cleansing, moisturization, improvement in pigmentation, and visible improvements in skin complex.
