🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

☀️ FDA Proposes Adding Bemotrizinol to US Sunscreen Ingredient List

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed adding bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S) as a permitted active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens. Here’s a quick summary:

• Bemotrizinol, also known as Tinosorb S or BEMT, is an oil-soluble, organic, broad-spectrum UV filter that protects against both UVA and UVB rays

• Bemotrizinol has been widely used for years in many global markets, including Europe where it was approved in 2000🛡️

• The FDA's review found that bemotrizinol exhibits robust UV protection, minimal systemic absorption, and is associated with a low risk of skin irritation🔬

• If the proposed order is finalized, bemotrizinol will be recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) for individuals aged 6 months and older and will be the first new sunscreen ingredient approved since 1999✅

• The proposal is part of a broader effort to modernize the OTC drug regulatory framework, using the streamlined administrative order process facilitated by the CARES Act reforms✨

• The agency is currently soliciting public comments on the proposed order before making a final assessment and decision📣

🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

🚀 L’Oréal Doubles Stake in Galderma to 20%, Reinforcing Aesthetics Ambitions

L'Oréal is acquiring an additional 10% stake in the dermatology company Galderma. Here’s a quick summary:

• L’Oréal is purchasing an additional 10% stake in Galderma Group AG, increasing its total ownership of the share capital to 20%⬆️

• The stake is being purchased from a consortium led by EQT for an undisclosed amount💰

• The investment confirms L'Oréal's ambition to participate in the fast-growing aesthetics market, which is described as a "key adjacency" to its core beauty business✨

• L’Oréal made its initial strategic investment, acquiring a 10% stake, in Galderma in August 2024📅

• With the increased investment, Galderma's Board of Directors will consider nominating two non-independent board candidates from L’Oréal to replace the EQT-led consortium representatives💼

• L’Oréal stated that it will continue to support Galderma’s strategy and independence and is not contemplating to increase its stake beyond 20%🤝

📲SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS

🔄 Instagram Expands Sharing: Users Can Now Repost Any Public Story Even if They Are Not Tagged

Instagram now allows users to re-share any publicly posted Story to their own Stories feed. Here’s a quick summary:

• Instagram now allows users to share any publicly posted Story to their own Stories feed, a function previously limited to Stories where they were tagged🔁

• This update is an expansion of the existing re-post functionality added in August, which enables users to re-share Reels and feed posts➕

• The re-shared Story automatically includes credit and a link to the original creator, reducing the incentive to use screenshots or copy and re-post manually🔗

• The primary goal is to build a more beneficial ecosystem for content sharing by ensuring proper attribution🌟

• The new functionality is also intended to disincentivize the popularity of aggregator accounts that frequently repost content without linking back to the source🛑

• Public creators who do not want their Stories to be reshared have the option to toggle off "Allow sharing to Story" in their privacy settings🔒

🔥TRENDING TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM SOUNDS

Here is a trending sound that can be used with “text on screen” videos for educational content🔥

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