After the FDA recalled skincare products with high levels of benzene, leading expert Dr. Smita Ramanadham has advice on acne ...

If you’re one of the 50 million Americans dealing with acne, the FDA has a warning about a recent skincare recall that might ...

The recall, which is still ongoing, affects more than 41,000 bottles across two Proactiv-branded acne treatment products.

The risk level of the recall has been classified as a 'Class II', meaning 'it may cause temporary or medically reversible ...

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In March 2024, Valisure, an independent quality advocate, filed a citizen petition claiming to have detected elevated levels of benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products. Valisure’s ...

However, recent concerns regarding benzene contamination in certain BPO-based acne products have raised questions about their safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), last week ...

The recall has been issued for some products due to higher than acceptable levels of benzene, a chemical linked to leukemia and other blood disorders.

(Benzoyl peroxide has long been a hero ingredient in products targeting acne). “Benzene is a volatile organic compound classified as a known human carcinogen by the World Health Organization and ...

In recent years, several other products have been recalled over benzene levels, including hand sanitizers, aerosols and sunscreens. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said certain acne products ...