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

Makeup company L’Oréal has recalled popular brand La Roche-Posay’s acne cream because it may contain benzene, a ...

The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including ...

The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...

American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD ...

Benzoyl peroxide, a topical treatment that treats acne by killing bacteria, is a popular ingredient in acne treatments thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces hyp ...

Even with daily use of these products for decades, the risk of a person developing cancer because of exposure to benzene ...

L’Oreal made headlines earlier this week when it announced it is voluntarily recalling one of its products over worries that a common ingredient can break down into a cancer-causing chemical. The ...

Benzoyl peroxide is a cornerstone treatment for acne, without a clear alternative. However, concerns have been raised about the potential formation of benzene, a known carcinogen, in some benzoyl ...

Formulation characteristics can explain much of the observed variation in benzene levels of over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide-containing products. HealthDay News — Formulation characteristics ...