FDA clears first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Why it matters: Bemotrizinol, already used in Europe and Asia, blocks UVA and UVB rays and could expand lighter-feeling sunscreen options in the US.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill
Why it matters: Bemotrizinol, already used in Europe and Asia, blocks UVA and UVB rays and could expand lighter-feeling sunscreen options in the US.
Why it matters: Bemotrizinol is a more stable UVA and UVB filter and can be used in sunscreens for adults and children 6 months and older.