81
True
United States
The website discusses the FDA's recent approval of bemotrizinol as a sunscreen ingredient in the U.S., highlighting its stability and effectiveness in blocking UVA1 radiation. It has been used in Europe for over 25 years and is considered safe due to its large molecular size.
The claims regarding bemotrizinol's approval by the FDA, its availability in Europe, its stability, effectiveness in blocking UVA1 radiation, and its low absorption into the bloodstream are well-supported by multiple reliable sources. The FDA's recent approval of bemotrizinol as a sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. is confirmed by several authoritative sources, including CNN and Allure. Additionally, its long-standing use in Europe and its photostability are corroborated by sources like NBC News and Skin Type Solutions. Overall, the evidence strongly supports the factual accuracy of these claims.
Individual Claims
86
True
Health & Medicine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen ingredients in June.
Multiple sources confirm that the FDA approved bemotrizinol as a sunscreen ingredient in June 2026. This is supported by articles from Allure, CNN, and CIRS Group, which all report the same information.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
86
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm FDA approval of bemotrizinol in June 2026.
82
True
Health & Medicine
Bemotrizinol has been available in Europe for more than 25 years.
Evidence from NBC News and Ynet News confirms that bemotrizinol has been used in Europe for decades, supporting the claim of its long-term availability.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
82
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm bemotrizinol's availability in Europe for decades.
77
Mostly True
Health & Medicine
Bemotrizinol is more stable than other chemical sunscreen ingredients.
Sources such as Scenic Dermatology and EWG confirm that bemotrizinol is highly photostable, supporting its stability compared to other sunscreen ingredients.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
77
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm bemotrizinol's high photostability.
82
True
Health & Medicine
Bemotrizinol is adept at blocking ultraviolet A1 (UVA1) radiation.
Evidence from Skin Type Solutions and FDA documents confirm that bemotrizinol effectively blocks UVA1 radiation, supporting the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
82
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm bemotrizinol's effectiveness in blocking UVA1 radiation.
77
Mostly True
Health & Medicine
Bemotrizinol is too big to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
FDA documents and Skin Type Solutions confirm that bemotrizinol has low systemic absorption due to its large molecular size, supporting the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
77
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm bemotrizinol's low absorption due to its size.
