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Mackenzies SPF 40 Ocean Safe Sunscreen

Labeler: Naturally Uncommon

SPF 40 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Mackenzies SPF 40 Ocean Safe Sunscreen list fragrance?

No fragrance, parfum or listed fragrance ingredient appears in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

What are the active ingredients in Mackenzies SPF 40 Ocean Safe Sunscreen?

The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Zinc Oxide 20%

Is Mackenzies SPF 40 Ocean Safe Sunscreen 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 Mackenzies SPF 40 Ocean Safe Sunscreen 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, Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed) Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaf Extract*, Olea Europea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Silica, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalene (Plant Based)

16 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.

  • Alaria Esculenta Extract

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

    An extract from a type of seaweed. It works as a skin protectant and hair conditioner, helping shield the skin's surface and leaving hair smoother.

    listed as “Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed) Extract*”

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

    listed as “Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*”

  • Cera Alba

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.

    listed as “Cera Alba (Beeswax)”

  • 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.

  • Cetyl Palmitate

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

    A waxy emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions skin and adds body to the product's texture.

  • 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 Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil”

  • 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.

  • 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.

    listed as “Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)”

  • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from holy basil leaves that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaf Extract*”

  • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from olive leaves used to condition the skin and add fragrance. In practice, it helps skin feel smoother and contributes to the product's scent.

    listed as “Olea Europea (Olive) Leaf 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.

  • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Sweet almond oil, a skin-conditioning oil in the formula. It softens and smooths the way skin feels. You may see it on labels simply as sweet almond oil.

    listed as “Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil”

  • Silica

    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)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

  • Sorbitan Olivate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay mixed so the product doesn't separate. This keeps the texture even and stable.

  • 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.

    listed as “Squalene (Plant Based)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1c314b70-45a7-1bd1-e063-6294a90a0d6b
Retrieved
22 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
16
Record checksum
sha256:bb0d6abaf5b008703fab5f916a03493da2dad3b4b33520dc5ee60ea04ceab3f6

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