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True Botanicals sunscreen

SPF 30 as labeled

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

Quick facts

Does True Botanicals 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 True Botanicals sunscreen?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Zinc Oxide among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is True Botanicals 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 True Botanicals 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, camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate, glycerin*, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, water, oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, squalane, polyhydroxystearic acid, hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) seed oil*, silybum marianum (milk thistle) ethyl ester, pisum sativum (pea) peptide, terminalia chebula fruit extract, haematococcus pluvialis (astaxanthin) powder*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) extract, citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower distillate*, isopropyl jojobate, jojoba alcohol, jojoba esters, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, lactic acid, acacia senegal gum, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, allantoin, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, glycerin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, tocopherol

35 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.

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    A tea leaf water that adds scent and acts as a tonic. It contributes fragrance and a freshening feel.

    listed as “camellia sinensis leaf (green tea) water”

  • 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.

  • Coco-Caprylate

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

    Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.

  • 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.

    listed as “glycerin*”

  • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

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

    This is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a smoother slip as you apply it.

  • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer on the skin. It also conditions and protects the skin, and conditions hair.

  • 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.

  • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

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

    An extract of rice bran that conditions and protects the skin. It helps keep the surface feeling smooth and shielded.

    listed as “oryza sativa (rice) bran extract”

  • Squalane

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • 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.

  • Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil

    Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    An oil pressed from sea buckthorn seeds, used as a skin protecting ingredient. It helps support the skin's surface within the formula.

    listed as “hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) seed oil*”

  • Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient from milk thistle oil fatty acids. Its job is to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “silybum marianum (milk thistle) ethyl ester”

  • Pisum Sativum Peptide

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A pea-based peptide fraction that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth as the product sits on it.

    listed as “pisum sativum (pea) peptide”

  • Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a fruit extract that conditions the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  • Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)

    An algae powder that acts as an antioxidant, binding reactive substances that would otherwise spoil the formula. That helps keep the product stable over time.

    listed as “haematococcus pluvialis (astaxanthin) powder*”

  • 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*”

  • 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.

    listed as “aloe barbadensis leaf juice*”

  • 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 leaf (green tea) extract”

  • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water

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

    A bitter-orange flower water that conditions the skin, adds scent, and acts as a tonic for a freshened feel. In practice it helps skin feel soft and smooth while contributing fragrance.

    listed as “citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower distillate*”

  • Isopropyl Jojobate

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

    A jojoba-based ingredient that conditions and softens the skin. In practice it smooths skin feel and leaves it supple.

  • Jojoba Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is the alcohol part obtained from jojoba oil, used to soften and smooth skin feel. It also helps adjust the product's thickness so it has the right consistency.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An ingredient that keeps an emulsion stable. In practice it helps stop the water and oil parts from separating over time.

  • Lactic Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Lactic Acid is a multi-tasker that helps set and steady the product's acidity level. It also draws in and holds moisture and conditions the skin, so it can soften and smooth as it works.

  • Acacia Senegal Gum

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A gum that forms a thin film, leaving a light coating on the skin as the product dries. It can also contribute fragrance.

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps skin feel hydrated and smooth.

  • Allantoin

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

    Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  • Phenethyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

  • Sodium Phytate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Oral care (CosIng functional class)

    Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent, meaning it binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also has an oral-care function.

  • 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.

  • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

    Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a radish root ferment filtrate with antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic roles. It works against microbes in the formula and helps manage oiliness.

  • 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d70eea23-7715-c17b-e053-2a95a90a839f
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
35
Record checksum
sha256:58dcb79daf562979ce4b2cce006c2c306f642f9d3069eb1e2b18eb284384a196

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