The ingredient protects against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body.

Dermatologists say bemotrizinol could get more people to actually wear sunscreen.

Here's everything you need to know about bemotrizinol, and how you can get your hands on it.

The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in 25 years, giving Americans access to a chemical long used in other countries.

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The FDA has approved a new sunscreen additive for the first time in two decades. Consumer groups have been pushing the change ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

A new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia was approved for use in the US. The ingredient is safer than some currently in use, experts say.

New sunscreen ingredient approved in US for first time in 25 years - Bemotrizinol received authorization from European authorities in 1999 and was first submitted to the FDA for review as far back as ...

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Correction: This story was updated to reflect that the CARES Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump. America is finally catching up on its sunscreen options. The Food and Drug ...