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A better sunscreen has been available in Europe for 25 years. It just became legal to sell in the U.S.
The U.S. FDA approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient used in Europe and Asia for decades, as the first new over-the-counter sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. since 1999. The approval, effective June 9, 2026, highlights a long-awaited addition to U.S. sun protection options.
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