First new sunscreen ingredient in 25 years cleared by FDA

The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, marking the first new sunscreen ingredient cleared in the United States in nearly 30 years. Also known as BEMT, this ingredient has been utilized in Asia and Europe for years. The agency determined that bemotrizinol effectively protects against dangerous ultraviolet rays while causing minimal skin irritation or absorption. This development is notable because sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs in the US, delaying the introduction of new ingredients for decades.