For the first time in more than a quarter century, Americans have a new option when buying sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that has long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. The first sunscreens containing bemotrizinol — sometimes called BEMT — are hitting U.S. store shelves after the ingredient was approved by the FDA in June. Dermatologists say this chemical fills an important gap in the market by providing broad protection like the best-known sunscreen ingredients, but without their cosmetic drawbacks, including white streaks. Learn more about AP:
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