FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. in over 25 years. The chemical, already used globally, offers broad-spectrum protection without the white residue typical of mineral sunscreens.
Why it matters
This approval marks a significant shift in U.S. dermatological standards, potentially improving public access to more effective skin cancer prevention technology.
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