Academy SPF 50 (AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OXYBENZONE) 1.5 g / 15 g / 5 g / 1.2 g / 6 g

LOTIONTOPICALACADEMY, LTDNDC: 59054-880Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

AVOBENZONE — 1.5 g

HOMOSALATE — 15 g

OCTISALATE — 5 g

OCTOCRYLENE — 1.2 g

OXYBENZONE — 6 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 5 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

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.

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.

Dipropylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.

Propylene Glycol?

Uncertain — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Stearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Carbomer Homopolymer

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Docosanol

Antiviral/Emollient

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate Se?

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?

Surfactant/Cleanser

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetostearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	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.
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — 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	Uncertain — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Stearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Carbomer Homopolymer	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A synthetic acrylic acid polymer used to create gels and thicken topical formulations.
Docosanol	Antiviral/Emollient	No	A fatty alcohol used as the active ingredient in cold sore treatments and as an emollient 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.
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.
Glyceryl Stearate Se?	Emulsifier	No	Self-emulsifying glyceryl stearate. A lipid-based emulsifier used to stabilize creams and lotions.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture	Preservative	No	A broad-spectrum preservative system (Kathon CG). Known to cause contact dermatitis and allergic sensitization in some individuals.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?	Surfactant/Cleanser	No	A mild anionic surfactant derived from sarcosine (an amino acid) used as a cleansing and foaming agent.
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.
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.

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:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Glyceryl Stearate Se(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol?

Solvent/Humectant

Uncertain — Propylene Glycol

Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Carbomer Homopolymer

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Docosanol

Antiviral/Emollient

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate Se?

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?

Surfactant/Cleanser

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate?

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer