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Pro-Tect Sports Sunscreen SPF 20

Labeler: ABBE Laboratories

SPF 20 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Pro-Tect Sports Sunscreen SPF 20 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Benzyl Alcohol.

What are the active ingredients in Pro-Tect Sports Sunscreen SPF 20?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Meradimate 5.0% Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5.0% Oxybenzone 3.0%

Is Pro-Tect Sports Sunscreen SPF 20 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate, Meradimate, Oxybenzone, and Octisalate.

Does Pro-Tect Sports Sunscreen SPF 20 contain oxybenzone?

Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octinoxate, Meradimate, Oxybenzone, Octisalate, Aloe Vera Leaf, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer Copolymer Type B (Allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked), Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone 45, Diazolidinyl Urea, Diethanolamine Cetyl Phospate, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Stearic Acid, Talc, Trolamine, Water

17 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Meradimate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Restricted in the EU

    Meradimate is an organic (chemical) UV filter. It absorbs ultraviolet light so less of it reaches your skin.

  • Oxybenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EU

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Octisalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Aloe Vera Leaf

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Restricted in the EU

    Benzyl Alcohol is a multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling and as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also adds scent and adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Carbomer Copolymer Type B (Allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Cetyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

  • Cetyl Dimethicone

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel. It gives the product a silky, slippery glide.

    listed as “Cetyl Dimethicone 45”

  • Diazolidinyl Urea

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • DEA-Cetyl Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A helper that lets oil and water mix into one smooth blend and also lifts away dirt and oil. In practice it keeps the formula from separating and gives it cleansing power.

    listed as “Diethanolamine Cetyl Phospate”

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate”

  • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that keeps the product from spoiling. It holds off the growth of microbes so the formula stays stable over time.

  • Stearic Acid

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Stearic Acid helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend from separating, and cleanses. It also softens skin feel and adds scent, so it keeps the product stable and smooth while contributing fragrance.

  • Talc

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Slip modifier (changes how the formula spreads)Restricted in the EU

    Talc is a soft mineral powder that absorbs moisture and adds bulk and slip. In practice it helps the product spread, keeps powders from clumping, and can add opacity.

  • Triethanolamine

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering agent that sets and steadies the product's acidity level. It also helps oil and water mix, aids cleansing, and contributes to fragrance.

    listed as “Trolamine”

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=35869e8d-8e48-4b22-8af3-6964fe8ac182
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
17
Record checksum
sha256:56948eafc8e226850cf80be6086b7f793de21adbde191bf4c121578d00ee93e9

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