Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective and commonly used acne treatments. You’ll find it in prescription and ...

Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial activity. Topical antibiotics available for treating acne include clindamycin (1% gel, lotion, solution, or pledgets applied b.i.d.), erythromycin (2% gel ...

The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or ...

The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

It works by reducing acne-causing bacteria. Topical clindamycin works best when it’s combined with other acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide. Clindamycin is available under different brand ...

If you're just trying to get rid of a pimple or two, Green recommends opting for a spot treatment or gel containing benzoyl peroxide ... such as erythromycin or clindamycin (also available ...

Benzoyl peroxide kills the germs that cause acne and can help dry up oily skin. It is also a mild exfoliant and can clear your pores of acne-causing debris like dirt. If you have severe acne ...

Here's what to know about the recall: In addition, the FDA reported, the manufacturer of another benzoyl peroxide acne product, Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel, agreed to voluntarily recall the product ...

NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson says the gel is gentle yet effective on her acne. Rather than benzoyl peroxide, it contains 0.1% adapalene, an over-the-counter retinoid often used to ...

the acne-fighting component can be used in conjunction with prescription topical treatments like clindamycin. SPF should also be worn every day. As previously mentioned, using benzoyl peroxide ...

Editor’s note: This week, the FDA announced that it tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide and found six products with more benzene than usual (La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action ...