The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), a new chemical sunscreen filter, for the first time since 1999. This marks a significant advancement for US sunscreens, which have lagged behind international formulations in terms of texture, stability, and effectiveness, potentially combating the rise of anti-sunscreen sentiment.
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a new chemical UV filter for sunscreens, for the first time in nearly 30 years. Dermatologists are cheering the ingredient's broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, photo stability, and safety profile, which could lead to better, more aesthetically pleasing sunscreens.
TİKA Dakar office established a sunscreen production laboratory within the Senegal National Albino Association (ANAS) to address the challenges faced by individuals with albinism, who are vulnerable to sun damage and often lack access to expensive sunscreens. Albino individuals trained at Cheikh Anta Diop University will produce sunscreens for free distribution to association members and for sale to the public, creating employment opportunities.
CJ Olive Young reported a surge in searches for 'sunscreen' and 'sun powder' due to early heatwaves. Searches for 'body odor' and 'scalp odor' also increased significantly, reflecting a trend towards 'survival beauty' products.
