Doctor explains why bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient, took so long to be authorized
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol, a chemical used in sunscreens, for use in the United States. This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approval by the FDA in more than 25 years.Key Facts
- Bemotrizinol is a chemical that helps protect skin from the sun.
- The FDA approved it for use in sunscreens sold in the U.S.
- This marks the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 25 years.
- Approval means sunscreen products can now include bemotrizinol to improve sun protection.
- Dr. Céline Gounder, a medical expert, explained the reasons behind the long delay in approval.
- The FDA’s review process for sunscreen ingredients can take many years.
- Bemotrizinol is used in sunscreens in other countries outside the U.S.
- Adding new ingredients can help create better products to protect people from harmful sun rays.
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