FDA approves bemotrizinol, first new sunscreen ingredient in nearly 30 years
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Maria Godoy
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Summary
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a new chemical UV filter for sunscreens, marking the first such approval in nearly 30 years. The ingredient, already used for decades in Europe and Asia, offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, high photostability, and a good safety profile. Dermatologists are celebrating the approval as it provides American consumers access to a sunscreen ingredient that has been proven effective and safe internationally, potentially improving sun protection and reducing skin cancer risks.
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