| Benzoic Acid | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid | A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns. |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | ?Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol | A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol | A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations. |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate | A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No | Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate | Buffer | No | A sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in pharmaceutical solutions. |
| Edetate Disodium Anhydrous | Chelating Agent | No | Water-free form of disodium EDTA. Binds metal ions to improve stability and effectiveness of preservative systems. |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Ginger | Flavoring/Active | No | Ginger root extract used as a flavoring agent and for its anti-nausea properties. Generally well tolerated. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Levomenthol? | Counterirritant/Flavoring | No | The natural isomer of menthol. Produces a cooling sensation and is used as a counterirritant and flavoring agent. |
| Magnesium Carbonate? | Antacid/Adsorbent | No | A magnesium salt used as an antacid and adsorbent. Also used as a drying agent in tablet manufacturing. |
| Maltodextrin | Filler/Binder | No | A starch-derived carbohydrate used as a filler, binder, and coating agent. Typically derived from corn — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals. |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | — | No | — |
| Petrolatum | Emollient/Barrier | No | Petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Used as a skin protectant, emollient, and ointment base 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. |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier | No | A non-ionic surfactant used to emulsify and stabilize oil-in-water formulations. Derived from sorbitol and stearic acid. |
| Shea Butter | Emollient | No | A fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Used as an emollient and moisturizer in topical formulations. Tree nut-derived — may be relevant for individuals with tree nut allergies. |
| Tert-butyl Alcohol? | — | No | — |