Bemotrizinol Sunscreen Ingredient Arrives on U.S. Store Shelves
For the first time in 25 years, a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol (BEMT), has arrived on US store shelves, offering broad-spectrum UV protection without white streaking.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 14, 2026 —
Bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, has arrived on U.S. store shelves, marking the first time in 25 years that a new sunscreen ingredient has become available to consumers in the country, according to the information provided about the development.
The ingredient is described as offering broad-spectrum ultraviolet protection without leaving white streaks. The summary does not identify the sunscreen products containing BEMT, the retailers selling them, or when they became available. It also does not provide details about the ingredient’s use, product formulations, or how the broad-spectrum protection was assessed.
The 25-year period refers to the interval since a new sunscreen ingredient last arrived on U.S. shelves; no date or earlier ingredient is specified. The information does not name a manufacturer or provide statements from companies, regulators, or independent experts. It also does not say whether the products are available nationwide or at particular stores.
Those details remain unprovided, so the arrival of BEMT is the central confirmed point in the summary. No prices, product names, or additional claims about performance are included. The description establishes the stated consumer-facing features—broad-spectrum UV protection and no white streaking—but offers no further information for comparison with other sunscreens.
Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Perrone, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
