Jane YooFounder and Curator, K-Beauty Immersion at SCC Supplier's Day · Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon | K-Beauty Strategist | Health Policy Analyst | BeautyTech & AI Consultant

Bemotrizinol Sunscreens Are Now Legal in the US!

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Jane Yoo. This content was uploaded by Jane Yoo. This is a YouTube video titled "Bemotrizinol Sunscreens Are Now Legal in the US!" (created 2026-08-11) featuring Dr. Jane Yoo, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. The clip is a brief update about the FDA’s final order for bimotrizinol (BEMT / Tinosorb S) taking effect (noting the distinction between approval and effective date), explaining that the ingredient is now legally allowable in U.S. sunscreens but brands still must formulate and complete stability, SPF, and broad‑spectrum testing before products reach shelves; she estimates first U.S. products late this year into early 2027 and points viewers to her full video for a detailed breakdown.

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Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Quick update for anyone who's been following the bimotrizinol story with me. Back in June, I told you that the FDA had approved bimotrizinol, also known as BEMT or Tinosorb S, as a new US sunscreen filter, the first new active ingredient added to our sunscreen monograph in over 25 years. That was the approval. Today, August 9th, is the day the FDA's final order actually takes effect. That's an important distinction most coverage glossed over. Approval and effective date are not the same thing. As of today, it is officially legal for brands to formulate and sell bimotrizinol sunscreens in the United States. That doesn't mean that they'll be on the shelves tomorrow. Brands still need to formulate, perform stability tests, and run SPF and broad spectrum performance testing before anything happens. Realistically, expect the first US products late this year into early 2027. But the regulatory door is now open, and if you want to learn more about what makes Bimotrizole different and why I've been talking about this filter across dozens of international sunscreen reviews, on this channel, be sure to watch my full video where I break down exactly what bimotrizole is and why this approval is such a big deal.