New Sunscreen Ingredient Could Soon Be Allowed in the U.S.

Key Takeaways

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient used widely overseas

The ingredient protects against both UVA and UVB rays

Public comments are open before a final decision is made

FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Americans may soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient already used around the world.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Dec. 11 that it is reviewing a proposal to allow bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the United States.

The ingredient is already approved and widely used in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia.

Bemotrizinol offers broad protection against both UVA and UVB rays, which are known to damage skin and raise cancer risk. The ingredient "has low levels of absorption through t