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doTERRA sun (Spray)

Labeler: doTERRA International

SPF 30 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does doTERRA sun (Spray) list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Cananga Odorata Flower Oil.

What are the active ingredients in doTERRA sun (Spray)?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 16.4%

Is doTERRA sun (Spray) 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 sun (Spray) 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.

Zinc Oxide, Water (Aqua), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Daucus carota sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Helichrysum italicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Vegetable Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Jojoba Esters, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Cellulose Gum, Squalene, Michelia alba (Magnolia) Leaf Oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Michelia alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil, Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

39 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.

  • 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)”

  • 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.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)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 workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

  • Bentonite

    Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a clay that soaks up liquid and adds bulk to the formula. It also adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  • 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.

  • Curcuma Longa Root Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An extract from turmeric root, used here for fragrance and scent. It contributes to how the product smells.

    listed as “Curcuma longa (Turmeric) Root Extract”

  • 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.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Coco-Glucoside

    Foaming (produces foam)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also creates foam and helps water rinse things off. On labels it's counted among the milder sugar-based cleansers.

  • Vegetable Oil

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

    An oil that conditions skin and hair and acts as an occlusive, forming a layer that slows moisture loss. That helps keep skin from drying out and leaves hair feeling smoother.

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a multipurpose ingredient made from cellulose. It adjusts thickness, absorbs liquid, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and makes the product look opaque. It also acts as a light stabilizer and a mild scrubbing agent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • 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.

  • Phytosterols

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Cellulose Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Cellulose Gum adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold it together. It thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a thin film. It also appears on labels as carboxymethylcellulose.

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • 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”

  • 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”

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • 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”

  • 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=da5c48d6-1859-983d-e053-2a95a90a4c3e
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
39
Record checksum
sha256:36c8ba4cdc6282d0442dcd10828a87fc78334b9f1f653b9cdf69141e815844c2

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