White & Elm Everyday, SPF 15

EWG scientists reviewed the White & Elm Everyday, SPF 15 product label collected on February 22, 2017 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. White & Elm Everyday, SPF 15 is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: February 2017
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides MODERATE UVA protection and a GOOD balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Occupational hazards
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (non-nano) 12%. Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetearyl Olivate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid
Directions from packaging:
Apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:
Helps prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT, LIGHT AND MOISTURE · CLOSE LID TIGHTLY · FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY· KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH
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