FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years
Summary
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new active ingredient for sunscreens, marking the first approval of a sunscreen ingredient in over 20 years. Bemotrizinol helps protect skin from both UVA and UVB rays and is absorbed only in small amounts into the body.Key Facts
- Bemotrizinol is a sunscreen ingredient newly approved by the FDA.
- This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved since the late 1990s.
- It protects against UVA rays (which cause aging) and UVB rays (which cause sunburn).
- Bemotrizinol has low absorption through the skin, meaning it stays mostly on the skin's surface.
- The FDA considers this ingredient safe for use in sunscreens.
- Adding new sunscreen ingredients can improve protection and possibly sunscreen effectiveness.
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