FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in More Than 25 Years

Lifestyle -- June 29, 2026: Americans will soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in more than 25 years, marking an important step forward in sun protection.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) as a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. The ingredient has been used safely in Europe and many other countries for decades and is recognized for providing strong protection against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultr