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 [...]
The New Sunscreen Ingredient That Was Blocked for 25 Years, and Why It Matters Most for Skin of Color A 25-Year Photoprotection Deficit When the FDA approved bemotrizinol on June 9, 2026, dermatologists across the country let out a collective exhale. For those of us who specialize in skin of color, treat melasma, counsel patients [...]
As summer heats up, there’s big news in the world of sun protection: a new bipartisan bill, the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act, has been introduced in Congress with the goal of modernizing how the FDA reviews and approves sunscreen ingredients in the United States. Why Is This Bill Needed? The U.S. has not approved a [...]
