| 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. |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut | 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. |
| 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 | ?Uncertain — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No | A synthetic glycol used as a humectant and solvent in topical formulations. Helps products spread smoothly on skin. |
| Caffeine | — | No | — |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No | Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Fragrance/Counterirritant | No | An essential oil from eucalyptus leaves used as a fragrance, decongestant, and topical counterirritant. |
| 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. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No | Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin. |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No | A synthetic glycol used as a solvent, humectant, and viscosity reducer in topical formulations. |
| Laureth-2 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No | A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in topical formulations. |
| Limonene, (+)- | Fragrance/Solvent | No | A citrus-derived terpene used as a fragrance component and solvent. Can cause contact sensitization in some individuals. |
| Peppermint Oil | Flavoring Agent | No | A natural essential oil used as a flavoring and cooling agent. Contains menthol. May cause sensitivity in individuals with mint allergy. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No | A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. |
| Polylactide (14000 Mw)? | — | No | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No | A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No | A potassium salt of sorbic acid used to inhibit mold and yeast growth in pharmaceutical formulations. |
| Steareth-100 | — | No | — |
| 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. |