| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut | Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity. |
| 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. |
| PEG-8 Laurate | — | ⚠️ Yes — PEG | — |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | ?Uncertain — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? | Wetting Agent | ?Uncertain — Surfactant | A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals. |
| Adipic Acid? | — | No | — |
| Cyclomethicone 5 | Emollient/Carrier | No | A volatile silicone that evaporates quickly, leaving a smooth feel. Used as a carrier and emollient in topical products. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| 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 Distearate | — | No | — |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No | Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin. |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No | Sodium hyaluronic acid. A naturally occurring substance used as a moisturizer and viscosity agent in ophthalmic and topical formulations. |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No | Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide). Used as a skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. Generally well tolerated. |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No | An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No | A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. |
| Potassium Metaphosphate | Buffer/Stabilizer | No | A potassium phosphate salt used as a buffering agent and stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations. |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No | A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide. |
| Sodium Lauryl Fumarate? | — | No | — |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No | Natural vitamin E. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from oxidation and extend product shelf life. |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | No | Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions. |
| 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. |