A new ingredient will be in U.S. sunscreens soon. Here’s what to know

For years, Americans have been prevented from buying sunscreen with bemotrizinol, a chemical that’s long been an ingredient in sun protection lotions and creams in Europe, Asia, and Australia. This summer, an FDA approval put an end to those restrictions. Dr. Aubriana McEvoy, professor of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Washington University, explains the skin science behind sunscreen, bemotrizinol and what the FDA’s recent approval means for U.S. suncare products.. She also dispels myths about sunscreen and shares tips for how it should be applied and what to look for in ingredients.