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 Acne ...

You've probably come across cleansers and body washes made with benzoyl peroxide while shopping for skin care products — after all, it’s one of the most popular ingredients for treating acne-prone ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . FDA testing recently showed most benzoyl peroxide-containing products had undetectable or extremely low levels ...

When an independent laboratory filed a citizen’s petition in March 2024, urging the FDA to recall and suspend the sale of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide after finding what it termed ...

The carcinogen benzene has been found in high levels in popular acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide, according to researchers Clearasil A recent report has found high levels of the ...

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