Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.
The Food and Drug Administration says the ingredient, bemotrizinol, met the agency’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet rays while causing little irritation or absorption into the skin. The ingredient is safe for adults and children 6 months and older, the agency stated in a release.
Bemotrizinol will initially be sold in the U.S. by the Dutch manufacturer DSM Nutritional Products under the brand name Parsol Shield, which is expected to launch later in the year. After an 18-month exclusivity period, the ingredient will be available for use by other manufacturers.
Are you talking about Korea or the US? I wouldn’t be shocked if the answer is both.
This is still really good news for skin care and sun protection in the US.
US. RFK wants kids to look like old wallets by 16.
At least now we will have more access to better sun protection!
I remember tanning beds being super popular with my peers when I was a teen. The popularity seems to be rising again along with the skinny jeans and heroin chic look.