FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient already widely used in Europe and Asia

CBS News — HealthThe FDA has approved a new sunscreen active ingredient that has been in use for years in Europe and Asia but was previously not cleared for American consumers. The approval fills a long-standing gap in US sunscreen options that dermatologists have criticized as lagging behind international standards. The new ingredient offers better UV-A protection than many compounds currently on the market in the United States.