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Bemotrizinol provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and remains stable in sunlight, according to experts.
A pediatrician says he's encouraged by the FDA's recent approval of a new sunscreen ingredient that has been used overseas for years, calling it a step forward for skin cancer prevention and sun protection in the United States.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted active ingredients for over-the-counter sunscreen products. The move marks the first time a new sunscreen active ingredient has been added to the agency's sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s.
Dr. Scott Hadland, a pediatrician, said he is particu...
