| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol | A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis. |
| PEG-8 Laurate | — | ⚠️ Yes — PEG | — |
| Povidone K30 | Binder | ⚠️ Yes — Povidone | A grade of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) used as a binder in tablet manufacturing. The K30 denotes a specific molecular weight range. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate | A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals. |
| Yellow Wax | Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Insect | Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Aluminum Oxide | Abrasive/Adsorbent | No | Alumina. Used as an adsorbent, abrasive, and processing aid in pharmaceutical manufacturing. |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No | A synthetic glycol used as a humectant and solvent in topical formulations. Helps products spread smoothly on skin. |
| Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether? | — | No | — |
| 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 Trisodium | — | No | — |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No | An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products. |
| Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic | Buffer | No | A phosphate salt used as a buffering agent to maintain acidic pH in pharmaceutical solutions. |
| 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. |