The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient for the US market in over 25 years. - Bemotrizinol provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
- It does not leave the white streaks associated with mineral-based sunscreens. - The ingredient has been used safely in Europe since 1999 and is approved for adults and children 6 months and older.
The approval follows a streamlined process authorized by Congress in 2020 and is expected to increase competition and consumer confidence in sunscreen products.