US finally approves new UV filter. Can it catch up with K-beauty?
SEATTLE — The U.S. has approved its first new sunscreen filter in more than two decades. But for American fans of Korean skincare, the bigger question is: Is one new filter enough? The Food and Drug Administration in June approved bemotrizinol, a broad-spectrum ultraviolet filter that has been used for years in sunscreens sold in South Korea, Europe and other markets. It is the first new active…
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new UV filter for sunscreen, marking the first addition of its kind in over two decades. The new ingredient, bemotrizinol, or BEMT, has been widely used in sunscreens across South Korea, Europe, and other countries for years. The FDA's approval of BEMT comes as a significant change for the U.S. sunscreen industry, which has traditionally offered fewer UV filter options compared to its international counterparts.
The FDA itself has acknowledged its historical sluggishness in approving sunscreen innovations, leaving American consumers with fewer choices than those in other countries. This gap in product variety is one of the reasons Korean sunscreens have garnered a devoted following among American beauty enthusiasts.
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