Lab Finds High Benzene Levels in Some Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments
• Independent lab Valisure found high levels of the carcinogen benzene in several acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide • Benzene levels in some products were over 800 times higher than the FDA-restricted amount • Benzene can cause cancer and blood disorders • In a test, benzene from a Proactiv product leaked out and reached concerning levels inside a hot car • Valisure is requesting the FDA investigate and pull benzoyl peroxide products containing high benzene levels from shelves