L'Oreal wins big as FDA OK's coveted ingredient.

The article reports on the approval given by L'Oreal to bring to the U.S. a sunscreen containing Meroxyl that could give it a huge competitive edge. It has an ingredient patented by L'Oreal and widely cited by dermatologists as highly effective in blocking UVA waves. UVA waves penetrate deeper into the skin than the UVB rays that cause sunburn. L'Oreal also intends to launch daily moisturizing products containing Mexoryl SX in some of its other products.