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Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US
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Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US

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Why It Took 20 Years to Get a New Sunscreen Ingredient Approved in the US

I've spent years working on this exact problem. So when the FDA finally approved bemotrizinol in June 2026, it wasn't abstract news to me. It was the end of a very long process I'd had a front-row seat to. What Happened? In June 2026, the FDA issued a final order adding bemotrizinol to the over-the-counter [...]

By Dr. Jane Yoo|2026-10-09T14:34:51+00:00October 9th, 2026|Sun Protection|0 Comments

DSM-Firmenich and ASTech Team Up to Advance Sun Care Innovation
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DSM-Firmenich and ASTech Team Up to Advance Sun Care Innovation

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DSM-Firmenich and ASTech Team Up to Advance Sun Care Innovation

Two major players in the UV filter ingredient space are joining forces. DSM-Firmenich and ASTech, a specialist in UV filter manufacturing, signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2026, marking a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating innovation in the global sun protection market. What the Partnership Combines The collaboration pairs ASTech's manufacturing expertise in UV [...]

By Dr. Jane Yoo|2026-07-25T04:56:34+00:00July 25th, 2026|Sun Protection|Comments Off