Benzene, La Roche-Posay and Acne

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Recalled Due to Levels of Benzene
If you struggle with acne, you likely have heard of benzoyl peroxide, a common ingredient used in many acne-fighting products. Last year, a study was done that found that certain acne products containing benzoyl peroxide were found to have trace levels of benzene,
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and More Voluntarily Recall Acne Treatments Due to Trace Amounts of Cancer-causing Benzene
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and SLMD Skincare have voluntarily recalled acne treatments from retail that contained trace amounts of the cancer-causing ingredient benzene.
Popular makeup brand recalls acne treatment for possible cancer-causing ingredient
Makeup company L’Oréal S.A. has issued a recall on its popular acne cream Effaclar Duo due to concern that benzene, a known carcinogen, is in the product. Last year, independent Connecticut testing lab Valisure, flagged acne products with benzoyl peroxide, like L’Oréal’s, could contain benzene, reports the New York Post.
L'Oreal Issues Recall Over Cancer-Linked Chemical in Acne Cream
Benzene is a well-documented carcinogen that has been linked to leukemia and other blood disorders with prolonged exposure, according to the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society). The chemical is found in crude oil, gasoline and tobacco smoke and is also used in industrial manufacturing.
L’Oreal Recalls Acne Treatment on Cancer-Linked Chemical
L’Oreal SA is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo in the US because of concern that the creams are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
Posay’s Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concerns over benzene contamination, a known carcinogen.Benzoyl peroxide, a key ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade into benzene under certain conditions,
L’Oreal recalls popular skin care item for possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical
L’Oreal is recalling all remaining units of an acne treatment product that could be contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical, Fortune reports. The French company is pulling Effaclar Duo, sold under the La Roche-Posay brand,
La Roche-Posay, Proactiv products recalled over levels of cancer-causing ingredient
Face care products from several popular brands are being recalled over elevated levels of a cancer-causing ingredient.
Cancer-causing chemical leads popular company to recall skin product
The recall comes in the wake of concerns over contamination of benzene, news outlet reported. A spokesperson for La ...
Hugely popular face cream is urgently recalled in US over contamination with chemical linked to cancer
A HUGELY popular beauty item has been urgently recalled over fears they could contain cancer-causing chemicals. L’Oréal has ...
Beauty care company issues recall for facial treatment due to cancer-causing chemical
One of the biggest beauty brands issued a voluntary recall for a facial treatment due to concerns that it may contain a ...
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L’Oréal SA Issues Recall of Effaclar Duo in the U.S.
The U.S. lab Valisure found high levels of benzene in acne treatments containing BPO made by several companies—L’Oréal takes ...
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L'Oréal SA recalls Effaclar Duo in the US over fears acne treatment may contain cancer-causing chemical
L’Oréal SA has voluntarily recalled all lots of its Effaclar Duo in the US over concerns that it may contain cancer-causing ...