FDA Urged to Recall Skincare Products Linked to Risk of Cancer

FDA to Recall Skincare Products

Elevated amounts of the carcinogenic compound benzene were detected in multiple benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products from well-known brands such as Proactiv, Clinique, Clearasil, and others.

Valisure LLC, an independent testing laboratory, submitted a petition to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging a recall of affected treatments to facilitate regulatory scrutiny.

High levels of the chemical benzene are linked to different types of leukemia.

Here is the list of some products with high level of benzene detected in the recent analysis by Valisure LLC:

Proactiv 2.5% BPO cream

Up & Up 2.5% BPO cream

Walgreens 10% BPO bar

Harris 10% BPO wash

Clinique 2.5% BPO cream

Clearasil 10% BPO cream

La Roche-Posay 5.5% BPO cream

PanOxyl 10% BPO cream

Sandra Lee MD 2.5% BPO lotion

Oxy 10% BPO cream

Galderma 5% BPO cream

Equate 10% BPO cream

Differin 5% BPO cream

CeraVe 4% BPO cream

Sandoz 5% BPO gel

TARO 2.5% BPO gel

Neutrogena 10% BPO gel

Before using skincare products, always look at the ingredients and consult with a skincare professional, dermatologist or plastic surgeon

Remember, skin is the largest organ in the body!

Sources:

Edney A. Chemical linked to cancer found in acne creams including Proactiv, Clearasil. Bloomberg. March 6, 2024. Accessed March 6, 2024. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/cancer-causing-chemical-found-in-acne-creams-including-proactiv-clearasil

Valisure detects benzene in benzoyl peroxide. News release. Valisure. March 6, 2024. Accessed March 6, 2024. https://www.valisure.com/valisure-newsroom/valisure-detects-benzene-in-benzoyl-peroxide

Valisure citizen petition on benzene in benzoyl peroxide drug products. Valisure. March 5, 2024. Accessed March 6, 2024. https://assets-global.website-files.com/6215052733f8bb8fea016220/65e8560962ed23f744902a7b_Valisure%20Citizen%20Petition%20on%20Benzene%20in%20Benzoyl%20Peroxide%20Drug%20Products.pdf