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doTERRA International doTERRA Sun
SPF 40 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026
Quick facts
Does doTERRA International doTERRA Sun list fragrance?
Yes. It lists Cananga Odorata Flower Oil.
What are the active ingredients in doTERRA International doTERRA Sun?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 17.6%
Is doTERRA International doTERRA Sun mineral-only?
Yes. The actives named in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation are only Zinc Oxide, and none of the FDA's other sunscreen actives is listed.
Does doTERRA International doTERRA Sun contain oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
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.
25 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.
Zinc Oxide
UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for color.
Heptyl Undecylenate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves a light, silky finish on the surface.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is jojoba seed oil, used to soften and smooth skin. It conditions both skin and hair, leaving a smoother feel.
listed as “Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil”
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A wax, also known as candelilla wax, that thickens the product and forms a film on the skin. It helps keep the mix stable, conditions the skin, and adjusts how thick the product is.
listed as “Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) Wax”
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is an oil from safflower seeds that conditions the skin and adds fragrance. It softens skin and gives the product a smoother feel.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)This is cocoa butter, a solid butter that softens skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. It smooths the skin feel and can add scent to the product.
listed as “Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter”
Jojoba Esters
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths, adds moisture, and has a soothing effect. In practice it helps the product feel comfortable and keeps skin from feeling dry.
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and comfortable. On the label it may also appear tied to macadamia nut oil esters.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.
Oryzanol is a skin conditioning ingredient that also reduces static. In practice it helps keep skin feeling smooth and keeps the product from building up static charge.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.
listed as “Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter”
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oil from carrot seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also adds a scent to the product. On labels it's sometimes just called carrot seed oil.
A frankincense oil used to add fragrance to the product. It also acts as a tonic, giving a freshened feel to the skin.
listed as “Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) Oil”
Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Flavoring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An aromatic oil from helichrysum flowers, leaves, and stems that adds scent and conditions the skin. It also appears as a flavoring agent.
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A coconut fruit extract that conditions skin and hair, softening and smoothing them. It helps skin feel supple and hair feel manageable.
listed as “Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract”
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.
listed as “Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil”
Bisabolol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)A conditioning and soothing ingredient that also adds a light fragrance. It softens the skin's feel and contributes scent to the product. On labels it may also appear as Levomenol.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.
Phytosterols
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A fragrant oil from the leaves of the Michelia alba tree. Its job here is to give the product a scent.
listed as “Michelia alba (Magnolia) Leaf Oil”
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)An oil from lemongrass used purely for fragrance. Its job is to give the product a scent.
listed as “Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil”
Squalene
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)An emollient that softens and smooths skin, and conditions hair. It also works as a solvent, helping dissolve and carry other ingredients in the mix.
A scented oil from cananga flowers, used to give the product its fragrance. Its role is purely to add smell.
listed as “Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil”
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)A scented oil from michelia alba flowers, used as a fragrance. It adds smell to the product.
listed as “Michelia alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil”
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)An oil pressed from mandarin peel, used mainly to add fragrance. It also conditions the skin and has a toning effect. You may see it labeled as mandarin oil.
listed as “Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dd308fef-e312-4ced-e053-2995a90a76fd
- 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
- 25
- Record checksum
- sha256:23b8d3a5ee74a369aa0301d2b41dc42a167a0a04d16a15683dd33a6f731354d3
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