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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Matthew Perrone

New sunscreen ingredient approved in US for first time in 25 years

Bemotrizinol will initially be sold in the U.S. by the Dutch manufacturer DSM Nutritional Products under the brand name Parsol Shield - (Getty Images)

Federal health regulators in the US have approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in over 25 years, introducing a chemical long available in Europe and other global markets.

The significant development offers Americans access to enhanced skin protection.

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