4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
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- Bemotrizinol, a new FDA-approved chemical UV filter, offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays, enhancing skin cancer prevention.
- The ingredient is photo-stable, breaking down more slowly than alternatives like avobenzone, providing longer-lasting protection with less skin irritation.
- With decades of use in Europe and Asia and extensive safety testing, bemotrizinol has a well-documented safety profile, including minimal skin absorption and non-irritating properties.
- Bemotrizinol is transparent on the skin, unlike mineral sunscreens that leave a white cast, potentially leading to more aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly sunscreen formulations.