AVOBENZONE HOMOSALATE OCTISALATE OCTOCRYLENE OXYBENZONE 3 g / 15 g / 5 g / 4.5 g / 6 g

LOTIONTOPICALRITE AID CORPORATIONNDC: 11822-9016Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

AVOBENZONE — 3 g

HOMOSALATE — 15 g

OCTISALATE — 5 g

OCTOCRYLENE — 4.5 g

OXYBENZONE — 6 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol

Preservative/Solvent

PEG-100 Monostearate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier

Yellow Wax

⚠️ Yes — Insect

Stiffening Agent

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Salicylate?

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Methyl Stearate?

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Trideceth-10

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzyl Alcohol	Preservative/Solvent	⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol	A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
PEG-100 Monostearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A PEG-based emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions. Contains a polyethylene glycol component.
Yellow Wax	Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Insect	Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glyceryl Monostearate	Emulsifier	No	An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in creams and ointments. Derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Methyl Salicylate?	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals.
Methyl Stearate?	—	No	—
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Trideceth-10	—	No	—
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.