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My Medic SPF 30 Reef Friendly Sunscreen

Labeler: Sled Distribution

SPF 30 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does My Medic SPF 30 Reef Friendly 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 My Medic SPF 30 Reef Friendly Sunscreen?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Titanium Dioxide, Ensulizole, Octisalate, and Homosalate among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is My Medic SPF 30 Reef Friendly Sunscreen mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Ensulizole, Octisalate, and Homosalate.

Does My Medic SPF 30 Reef Friendly 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.

Ensulizole, Octisalate, Homosalate, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, lsohexadecane, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, VP Eicosene Copolymer, Water, Xanthan Gum, 1,2 Hexanediol

24 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.

  • Ensulizole

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

    Ensulizole is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, so less of it reaches the skin. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. You may see it listed as Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid.

  • 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.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Titanium Dioxide

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Colorant (adds color)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

    Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

  • Aluminum Hydroxide

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A mineral ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, softens skin feel, and adjusts the product's thickness. It also adds opacity and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • 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.

  • Glyceryl Caprylate

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.

  • Glyceryl Stearate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

  • Isohexadecane

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

    A light oil-like ingredient that works as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and mixed. It also softens and smooths skin feel, helping the product glide on.

    listed as “lsohexadecane”

  • PEG-100 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

  • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a gel-like polymer that stabilizes emulsions and adjusts thickness. That means it keeps the oil and water parts from separating and helps give the product its texture and body.

  • 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.

  • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasker that draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients as a solvent, and adjusts thickness. It also plays a role in fragrance and general skin conditioning. In practice it helps keep the product from drying out and keeps the texture consistent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • VP/Eicosene Copolymer

    Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    VP/Eicosene Copolymer forms a thin film on the skin and helps hold the formula together. It also adjusts the product's thickness, so it stays put and has the right texture.

    listed as “VP Eicosene Copolymer”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

    listed as “1,2 Hexanediol”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ec252876-7205-83ec-e053-2a95a90a1463
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
24
Record checksum
sha256:5d5cf18e9679f9b5748c19e5b749c4379082bb97b0d79b03b12b2e2637e733d8

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