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• Study Finds Benzene Forms in Some Acne Products at Relatively Low Temperatures

  November 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  One-third of benzoyl peroxide-based acne cream products began to develop large amounts of cancer-causing benzene, when they reach temperatures just slightly warmer than average.

• Studies Find No Link Between Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products and Cancer Risk

  July 23, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies appear to refute claims that benzoyl peroxide-based acne products lead to higher levels of benzene in the blood and an increased risk of cancer.

• ProActiv, Clinique, Other Acne Treatments Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene Chemicals: Report

  March 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new independent report warns that many acne treatments contain a chemical that can transform into high levels of cancer-causing benzene, and have called for the products to be recalled.

• Side Effects of Acne Creams May Cause Allergic Reactions: FDA

  June 26, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that many popular over-the-counter acne products may be linked to severe allergic reactions that could be life-threatening.