doTERRA sun (Lotion)

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• 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.

• 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.

  listed as “Water (Aqua)”

• Isoamyl Laurate

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

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a smoother finish on the skin.

• Persea Gratissima Oil

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

  Avocado oil, used to condition skin. It leaves skin feeling soft and looked-after.

  listed as “Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil”

• Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

  Bulking agent (adds volume)

  This is a fine glass powder used as a bulking agent. It adds body to the formula and helps fill it out. On labels it's a type of borosilicate glass.

• 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.

• Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together so the product stays uniform.

• Lauryl Laurate

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It helps keep skin and strands feeling smooth.

• C18-21 Alkane

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

  A blend of oil-like liquids that acts as a solvent, meaning it dissolves and carries other ingredients. It helps keep the mix fluid and evenly blended.

• Methyl Dihydroabietate

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This ingredient adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and flow.

• Propanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

• Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into one smooth, stable lotion or cream.

• 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.

• Sodium Chloride

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

• Silica Silylate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A treated silica powder that helps hold the mix together, adjusts thickness, and adds bulk. It softens skin feel, reduces foaming, and keeps powders free-flowing.

• 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.

• Boswellia Carterii Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  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.

• Disteardimonium Hectorite

  Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.

• Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter

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

  A seed butter that conditions and acts as an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves skin feeling supple.

• Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil

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

  An oil from raspberry seeds used as an emollient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin. On labels it may appear as Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.

• Xanthan Gum

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

• 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”

• 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”

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

• Sodium Gluconate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Used to bind trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel smooth.

• Caprylhydroxamic Acid

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

  An ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. Keeping those metals tied up helps the product stay stable.

• 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”

• 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.

• 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”

• Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

  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”

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

• 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”

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dd2fa6a2-2ba8-4333-e053-2a95a90a9790

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

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