Why La Roche-Posay is pulling this acne treatment, and why you shouldn't use it
Parent company La Roche-Posay has pulled the Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment from L'Oreal's lineup, due to a cancer-causing carcinogen contamination.
Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser, Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment. The full list and lot numbers was posted online Tuesday.
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.
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
L’Oreal has recalled all U.S. lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concern that it may contain a carcinogenic chemical. Here's what to know.
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 cancer-causing chemical.
FDA Recalls La Roche-Posay, Proactiv, Walgreens Acne Products Over Benzene Contamination Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall for select acne treatment products after testing revealed elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. The agency […] The post FDA Recalls La Roche-Posay,
La Roche-Posay, Proactiv, Walgreens skin care products voluntarily recalled over potentially cancer-causing chemical
The products are being recalled by the FDA for possible "benzene contamination." Acne creams from retailers including Walgreens, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv have been voluntarily recalled due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing agent.
L’Oréal recalling acne creams sold at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens due to ‘cancer-causing chemical’
Makeup company L’Oréal has recalled popular brand La Roche-Posay’s acne cream because it may contain benzene, a ...
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FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
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Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that ...
FDA Update as Beauty Products Recalled for Benzene: See Full List
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
FDA Recalls Acne Products For Possible Contamination and Risk of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled six skincare products from popular brands due to benzene contamination, ...
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A Carcinogen Was Found In Popular Acne Products—Here’s What It Means for You
Even with daily use of these products for decades, the risk of a person developing cancer because of exposure to benzene ...