Is Bemotrizinol safe during pregnancy?
Newer broad-spectrum filter FDA added to US sunscreens in 2026. Low skin absorption; a reasonable non-mineral option.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
In June 2026 FDA finalized an order adding bemotrizinol as a US sunscreen active ingredient. A 2025 review of photoprotection in pregnancy lists bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine among organic filters with low systemic absorption that can be combined with mineral filters. Pregnancy-specific studies are limited, so evidence is rated limited.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
bemt, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, escalol s, tinosorb s
Sources
- FDA: Questions and Answers: FDA's regulatory actions on over-the-counter sunscreen
- NIH PubMed (peer-reviewed review): Photoprotection in pregnancy: addressing safety concerns and optimizing skin health (Front Med, 2025)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.