eng Science and Education Publishing Journal of Food and Nutrition Research 2333-1240 2017-11-16 5 11 852 858 10.12691/jfnr-5-11-9 JFNR20175119 article Jong-Eun Kim 1 Young-Gyu Kang 2 Jun Seong Park 2 Tae-Gyu Lim kiwon@snu.ac.kr; tglim83@kfri.re.kr 3 Ki Won Lee kiwon@snu.ac.kr; tglim83@kfri.re.kr 4 5 Research Institute of Biotechnology and Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea Skin Research Institute, Amorepacific Corporation R&D Center, Yongin, Republic of Korea Korea Food Research Institute, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, Korea Major in Biomodulation, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Numerous studies have investigated the bioactive properties of compounds present in soybean (Glycine max) that may have beneficial effects on the health of human skin. Several such compounds have already been introduced into commercial cosmetic products to promote functional properties such as skin whitening, anti-wrinkle activity and skin hydration. However, a significantly greater understanding of the application of soybean ingredients in these types of products is needed before optimal benefits can be realized. In this review, we aim to summarize some of the biological properties of soybean constituents and the underlying mechanisms of action responsible for beneficial effects in skin. In addition, we will discuss future directions for studies that may help to expand the applications for soybean compounds. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jfnr/5/11/9/jfnr-5-11-9.pdf anthocyanins isoflavones skin health soybean soy peptide