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4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
Bemotrizinol is the first new chemical UV filter approved in the United States in decades.
Executive Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved bemotrizinol, the first new chemical sunscreen ingredient authorized in the country in decades. Widely used in Europe and Asia, the ingredient provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, has an extensive safety profile and could lead to more cosmetically appealing sunscreen products for consumers.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The FDA approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient cleared in decades.
- ✓The ingredient provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
- ✓Bemotrizinol is highly photostable and degrades slowly under sunlight.
- ✓It has been used in Europe and Asia for many years.
- ✓Scientific studies support its safety and low skin absorption.
- ✓The ingredient may enable lighter and more aesthetically pleasing sunscreen products.
- ✓Parsol Shield products are expected to reach U.S. shelves around September.
- ✓Dermatologists view the approval as a major win for public health and skin cancer prevention.
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