| Butylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals. |
| Ethylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals. |
| Methylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| Propylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate, Dl- | Antioxidant | No | Synthetic vitamin E acetate (racemic form). Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation. |
| Aluminum Oxide | Abrasive/Adsorbent | No | Alumina. Used as an adsorbent, abrasive, and processing aid in pharmaceutical manufacturing. |
| Aluminum Stearate | — | No | — |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No | BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported. |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No | A synthetic glycol used as a humectant and solvent in topical formulations. Helps products spread smoothly on skin. |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No | A specific cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used to create clear gels for topical formulations. |
| Cholesterol | Emulsifier/Stabilizer | No | A natural lipid used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in liposomal and topical formulations. Typically derived from animal sources (lanolin). |
| Cyclomethicone 5 | Emollient/Carrier | No | A volatile silicone that evaporates quickly, leaving a smooth feel. Used as a carrier and emollient in topical products. |
| Detosu/triethylene Glycol/triethylene Glycol Polyglycolide Copolymer? | — | No | — |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Edetate Sodium | Chelating Agent | No | A sodium salt of EDTA used to bind metal ions, preventing degradation of active ingredients and preserving formulation stability. |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No | Red iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant, distinct from FD&C synthetic dyes. |
| Ferric Oxide Yellow | Colorant | No | Yellow iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant. |
| Ferrosoferric Oxide | Colorant | No | Black iron oxide used as a pigment in tablet coatings and capsule shells. Derived from iron, not from food allergen sources. |
| 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 Isostearate | Emulsifier | No | A glycerin ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No | Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin. |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Emollient/Solvent | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and to enhance skin penetration of active ingredients. |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Osmotic Agent | No | Epsom salt. Used as an osmotic agent, drying agent, and in injectable formulations for electrolyte supplementation. |
| Methyl Laurate | Emollient/Solvent | No | A fatty acid ester used as an emollient and solvent 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. |
| Propylene Carbonate | Solvent | No | An organic solvent used in transdermal patches and topical formulations to dissolve active ingredients. |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No | A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide. |
| Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate | Humectant | No | Sodium PCA. A natural moisturizing factor component used as a humectant in topical formulations. |
| Sodium Tripolyphosphate? | — | No | — |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No | A phospholipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy. |
| Talc | Glidant/Lubricant | No | A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing. |
| 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. |