Efforts to reduce teh value-added tax (VAT) on sunscreen products in Europe have stalled, despite recent appeals from the European parliament. As skin cancer rates rise throughout the continent, some policymakers urged a reclassification of sunscreen from a cosmetic to a pharmaceutical item, aiming to make sun protection more cost‑accessible for the public. Current VAT...
The US Food and Drug Management (FDA) has officially cleared bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens, ending a pause of over twenty years since the agency last allowed a new UV filter. American manufacturers, who have long relied on older actives, can now introduce BEMT-based formulations, a change eagerly anticipated by...
Sunscreen is moving from a seasonal afterthought to an expected part of daily personal care in the beauty and wellness market.More brands and health experts describe SPF as necessary for all skin types,but most peopel still do not use it each day. A new multinational initiative wants to address this gap, spreading the message that...
Sunscreen is gaining attention as an item to use every day, not just while on holiday or at the pool. Leading health organizations and personal care brands are spreading the idea that sunscreen protects skin health and helps lower skin cancer risk. While the use of SPF products is rising as part of daily routines,...
