The US National Toxicology Program (NTP) which includes the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control ...

Benzoyl peroxide - a common ingredient used in acne creams degrades into the carcinogen benzene over time when stored at room ...

I've had acne-prone skin since I was 11 ... The consistency felt practically identical to Clinique's product, but it seemed a little bit thicker and denser. After applying the same amount as ...

A recent study found that benzoyl peroxide in acne products can degrade into benzene even at room temperature. Valisure Laboratories, the study sponsor, has filed a petition with the FDA, requesting ...

Professors from Yale and Long Island universities and a team from Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, tested 111 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products, including Proactiv and Clearasil.

Among 111 prescription or over-the-counter products for acne that contain benzoyl peroxide (BPO), 38 (34%) contained benzene levels above the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limit of 2 ppm ...

Over the past decade, I’ve tried everything to clear my stubborn cystic acne. From monthly facials and “clean” skin care products to laser treatments, a dairy- and gluten-free diet and every ...

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