The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol as a permitted active ingredient in sunscreens on June 9, 2026. This marks the first addition of a new sunscreen ingredient since the late 1990s. According to an FDA release, bemotrizinol offers protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin.
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FDA approves bemotrizinol as new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new active ingredient in sunscreens, the first such approval in over 20 years. The ingredient is noted for its effectiveness against UV rays and minimal skin absorption.
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