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FAQs: Benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective and commonly used acne treatments. You’ll find it in prescription and ...
Potential Carcinogen Found in 6 Popular Acne Products, Prompting Recall: FDA
The products contain benzoyl peroxide, which can produce the carcinogen benzene under certain conditions The U.S. Food and ...
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FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
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Several kinds of acne products recalled over cancer risk, FDA says
The products, which contain benzoyl peroxide, a common treatment for acne, were tested for elevated levels of benzene, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice this week.
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FDA Confirms Low Benzene Levels in Most BPO Products Tested
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a limited number of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products for retail-level recall because of elevated benzene levels, but more than 90% of ...
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L'Oreal Issues Recall Over Cancer-Linked Chemical in Acne Cream
Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade over time and form benzene when exposed to heat or improper storage conditions. The Effaclar Duo acne treatment, which is sold ...