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The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.

Bemotrizinol

On December 11, 2025, the FDA proposed adding bemotrizinol (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) as a permitted UV filter in U.S. OTC sunscreens — the first new monograph filter in over 20 years. Photostable, broad-spectrum UVA+UVB, low skin absorption, permitted up to 6%. Closes the chronic UVA-protection gap in U.S. clean SPF formulation.

Benefits
  • broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection
  • photostable — does not degrade in sunlight
  • low skin absorption, minimal irritation
Example uses
  • broad-spectrum SPF
  • tinted daily sunscreens
  • anti-aging SPF moisturizers
Formulation notes

Multitasker — also enhances the efficacy of other UV filters in combination. Enables clean SPF without chalky mineral-only finish.

Watchouts

Synthetic origin may not satisfy strict 'all-natural' positioning — but cleaner persistence profile than older chemical filters.

Clean beauty perception

Emerging credibility — regulatory frontier for clean sun care over the next 2–3 years.