| Methylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sesame Oil? | Vehicle/Solvent | ?Uncertain — Sesame | A seed oil used as a vehicle in some injectable medications and topical formulations. Sesame is a recognized major food allergen (FASTER Act, 2023) — patients with sesame allergy should verify all formulations. |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Absorbent/Glidant | No | A modified starch-aluminum complex used as an absorbent and flow aid in topical powders and tablet manufacturing. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | Preservative | No | A formaldehyde-releasing preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals. |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No | Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability. |
| Ethyl Oleate? | — | No | — |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Isopropyl Isostearate? | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No | A branched-chain fatty acid used as an emollient and co-emulsifier in topical formulations. |
| Methyl Salicylate | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No | Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals. |
| 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. |
| Sodium Lactate | — | No | — |
| Steareth-2 | — | No | — |
| Steareth-21 | — | No | — |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No | Natural vitamin E. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from oxidation and extend product shelf life. |