Generic for CARMEX DAILY CARE MOISTURIZING LIP BALM SPF 15
Solvent/Emulsifier
Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
Emollient/Vehicle
A plant-derived oil used as an emollient, vehicle, and solvent in topical and oral formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut allergy (rare but documented).
Soybean oil is used as a solvent and vehicle in injectable and oral medications.
Solvent/Vehicle
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.
Stiffening Agent
Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Emollient/Emulsifier
Emollient/Vehicle
Antioxidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Oil | Solvent/Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | — | ⚠️ Yes — Soy |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Yellow Wax | Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Insect |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No |
| Lanolin | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Safflower Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 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 OCTINOXATE, OXYBENZONE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.