Benzoyl peroxide kills the germs that cause acne and can help dry up oily skin. It is also a mild exfoliant and can clear your pores of acne-causing debris like dirt. If you have severe acne ...

More than 1,000 bottles of a popular imported shampoo have been recalled for having a bacteria that can be deadly. Henkel recalled 1,068 units of its Tec Italy branded shampoo conditioner for dry and ...

Earlier this week, the FDA announced that 95 skin care products on the market containing benzoyl peroxide may be at risk for something called benzene contamination, which means they contain at ...

The US formulation of Effaclar Duo contains the ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO), which kills bacteria to help treat acne. The recall does not affect the UK as the substance is not present in ...

Elevated levels of the known carcinogen have popped up in products ranging from dry shampoos to sunscreen. The latest occurrence is in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. And while this ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down ...

Benzoyl peroxide, a key ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade into benzene under certain conditions, prompting safety concerns. L’Oreal has removed the product from retailers. L’Oreal S.A ...

The first recall, originally initiated on February 24, is for 642,131 tubes of Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide gel. The recalling firm is listed as Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC in ...

The recall primarily affects over-the-counter acne treatment products containing benzoyl peroxide. Retailers are instructed to remove products from store shelves and online marketplaces.

L’Oreal’s Effaclar Duo, sold under the French company’s La Roche-Posay brand, is made with benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacteria to help treat acne. Valisure, an independent lab in ...