Soy is known as a whole food because of its immense nutritive value. There are so many recipes that can be concocted from soy; it can be baked, fried, converted into milk and curd, and used in desserts like ice creams and even in vegetable burgers.

Soy is great for health and is beneficial for maintaining bone density, in weight control and also for treating various diseases. The good news is that now Soy can be used even for beauty care. Your skin and hair will both benefit from use of soy.

Soy forms an excellent moisturizer for combination skin. It moisturizes the dried out parts at the same time drawing out excess oil from oily parts. Soy helps by helping maintain a youthful appearance of the skin. It helps fades the signs of aging like discoloration of skin, brown spots and even fine lines.

Aging results in loss of estrogen which is responsible for maintaining the elasticity of the skin. Soy plant has phytoestrogens that help the body produce more estrogen and consequently diminishes wrinkles and fine lines. Soy contains Vitamin E that helps get rid of old cells and forms new skin cells. New skin cells mean a healthy, younger looking and glowing complexion.

Soy is very good for brittle nails. Consuming soy regularly for six months will make the nails stronger and shinier. Many women are also resorting to soy and corn based nail polish removers instead of acetone. Soy and corn are healthier options for your nails as they do not cause nail whitening, dryness of cuticles and split nails. Soy is also known for repairing fungus infected nails. Simply dip the nail in soy sauce and in no time will you be rid of fungus.

Soy is used in many hair care products as well these days. When used on hair, soy results in smooth, shiny, soft and silky hair. The hair also become stronger, have fewer split ends and remain well moisturized. The hair needs to be treated with soy regularly for over a period of three months to see the desired results. Soy is used in hair care products like shampoos, conditioners, oils and even in some hair colors.

Some leading cosmetic brands also use soy in their lipsticks. The Vitamin E in soy avoids dryness of lips by keeping them well moisturized. Well moisturized lips also retain color better.