Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent
A mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols (fatty alcohols, not drinking alcohol). Used to thicken and stabilize creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Protectant
Chelating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Emollient/Solvent
Stiffening Agent
Preservative
Glidant
Emulsifier/pH Adjuster
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
Thickener/Stabilizer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Methylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Propylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl- | Antioxidant | No |
| Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant | No |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | Emollient | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-? | — | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Octyldodecanol | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Paraffin | Stiffening Agent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | No |
| Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate? | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | No |
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener/Stabilizer | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of Homosalate and Octinoxate and Octisalate and Octocrylene and Oxybenzone and Avobenzone that avoid allergens found in this formulation.