"The FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, to the U.S. approval list, which could expand consumer options and help prevent skin cancer."
"The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday a proposal to add another sunscreen ingredient to the U.S. approval list for manufacturers.
The FDA regulates sunscreen, but U.S. standards have not been updated since 1999. The proposal to add bemotrizinol, which is already popular in Asia and Europe, comes amid rising criticism over the lack of innovation in the U.S. sunscreen market.
Many dermatologists have been sounding the alarm over the limited options in the United States and some social media users upset about wanting more variety have fueled an anti-sunscreen movement."
Sabrina Malhi reports for the Washington Post December 11, 2025.
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