| Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol | A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations. |
| 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. |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol | A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Propylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens | A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals. |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol | A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No | BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported. |
| Carbomer Homopolymer | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No | A synthetic acrylic acid polymer used to create gels and thicken topical formulations. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Docosanol | Antiviral/Emollient | No | A fatty alcohol used as the active ingredient in cold sore treatments and as an emollient in topical formulations. |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No | Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability. |
| 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. |
| 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 Isostearate | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate? | Emulsifier | No | A corn-derived emulsifier used to stabilize creams and lotions. May be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals. |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No | Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide). Used as a skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. Generally well tolerated. |
| Palmitic Acid | — | No | — |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No | An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products. |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No | A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product. |
| Sodium Propionate? | Preservative | No | The sodium salt of propionic acid, used as an antimicrobial preservative to inhibit mold and bacterial growth in pharmaceutical formulations. |
| Sodium Tripolyphosphate? | — | No | — |
| Starch, Corn | Disintegrant/Filler | No | Corn-derived starch used as a filler, binder, or disintegrant. May affect individuals with corn allergy or sensitivity. |
| Starch, Tapioca | — | No | — |
| Stearic Acid | Lubricant | No | A fatty acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing. |
| Titanium Dioxide | Colorant/Opacifier | No | A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries. |