4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved

Published June 13, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe and Asia that blocks UVA and UVB rays has been approved for use in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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