Bemotrizinol sunscreen approval, decent safety data or just another filter we dont need

Posted by grinder265 in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/13/nx-s1-5856385/sunscreen-skin-protection-bemotrizinol

NPR ran a piece on bemotrizinol, the new chemical sunscreen ingredient the FDA just greenlit, and they highlighted that it actually has more safety data behind it than most filters on the market right now. EWG chimed in backing that up, which says something given how hard they usually come down on UV filters.

Honestly this is refreshing to see. Most sunscreen ingredients on the US market are ancient and barely studied for long term skin absorption, so getting one with real tox data is a win. My only question is whether anyone actually needs to switch, or if mineral filters plus covering up already do the job for most people.

For anyone here slathering chemical sunscreens on before long training days in the sun, are you gonna make the switch to bemotrizinol or stick with what youre using?

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