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Jafra CC Creme, Medium, SPF 15 (2017 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Jafra CC Creme, Medium, SPF 15 (2017 formulation) product label collected on April 14, 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. EWG's rating for Jafra CC Creme, Medium, SPF 15 (2017 formulation) is 4.
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Data last updated: April 2017
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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
 |
Robust
|
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Limited
|
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|
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None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
|
|
Good
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Robust
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Occupational hazards (high) |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (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 6.8%, Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polyhyroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Boron Nitride, Iron Oxides/ CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499, Methicone, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, DMDM Hydantoin, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Palmitate, PEG-4 Laurate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Glycrrhiza Glabra Extract, Tocopherol
Directions from packaging:
apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming of sweating reapply at least every 2 hours children under 6 months: Ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularyl use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Warnings from packaging:
or external use only Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
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