Bemotrizinol Wins U.S. Sunscreen Approval After 20 Years as Doctors Cite Lower Absorption
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Updated · American Medical Association · Jul 2
Bemotrizinol Wins U.S. Sunscreen Approval After 20 Years as Doctors Cite Lower Absorption
3 articles · Updated · American Medical Association · Jul 2
Summary
Bemotrizinol has been approved as a new sunscreen ingredient, ending a more than 20-year stretch without a new U.S. sunscreen filter.
Studies cited by dermatologists say the filter protects against both UVA and UVB rays while showing minimal systemic absorption, addressing concerns raised about some chemical sunscreens.
SPF 30 sunscreen still needs reapplication every two hours outdoors, with doctors urging extra protection for often-missed areas such as the lips, scalp, ears, and tops of hands and feet.
More than 88 million U.S. adults get sunburned each year, and repeated burns can leave lasting pigment changes, accelerate skin aging, and contribute to DNA damage linked to future skin cancers.