AVOBENZONE HOMOSALATE OCTISALATE OCTOCRYLENE OXYBENZONE 2 g / 12 g / 5 g / 7.5 g / 6 g

LOTIONTOPICALRITE AID CORPORATIONNDC: 11822-9004Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

AVOBENZONE — 2 g

HOMOSALATE — 12 g

OCTISALATE — 5 g

OCTINOXATE — 7.5 g

OXYBENZONE — 6 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 6 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzoic Acid

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Preservative

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier

Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Aminomethylpropanol

pH Adjuster

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Calcium Phosphate?

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isostearic Acid

Emollient/Emulsifier

Levomenthol?

Counterirritant/Flavoring

Octyldodecanol

Emollient/Solvent

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Stearic Acid

Lubricant

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzoic Acid	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid	A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A PEG-modified sorbitan ester used as a non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.
Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone	Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A silicone-based emulsifier combining PEG and polypropylene glycol with dimethicone. Used in topical formulations for smooth application.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Aminomethylpropanol	pH Adjuster	No	An amino alcohol used to neutralize carbomer gels and adjust pH in topical formulations.
Ascorbic Acid	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of active ingredients and as a pH adjuster.
Calcium Phosphate?	—	No	—
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Isostearic Acid	Emollient/Emulsifier	No	A branched-chain fatty acid used as an emollient and co-emulsifier in topical formulations.
Levomenthol?	Counterirritant/Flavoring	No	The natural isomer of menthol. Produces a cooling sensation and is used as a counterirritant and flavoring agent.
Octyldodecanol	Emollient/Solvent	No	A branched-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, solvent, and viscosity adjuster in topical formulations.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Stearic Acid	Lubricant	No	A fatty acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing.
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	No	A water-soluble form of vitamin E (also called TPGS) used to improve the absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Contains a PEG component.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Stearic Acid(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)