A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe and Asia that blocks UVA and UVB rays has been approved for use in the U.S.
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4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.
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FDA approves bemotrizinol, the first new UV filter in 30 years, after DSM-Firmenich's $18M regulatory push. Photo-stable and transparent, it blocks UVA/UVB rays while addressing safety concerns and aesthetic gaps that limited adoption of prior chemical sunscreens.
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