A new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia was approved for use in the US. The ingredient is safer than some currently in use, experts say.

A new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia was approved for use in the US. The ingredient is safer than some currently in use, experts say.

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

“American consumers deserve access to the best available sun protection. Today they’re finally getting closer to it," said Alexa Friedman, a senior scientist at EWG.

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A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.

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