Cancer-Causing Chemical Benzene Found in Common Acne Products

Scientists have discovered that many popular acne products made with benzoyl peroxide can produce high levels of benzene when they're exposed to hot temperatures. Benzene is a known human carcinogen.

March 12, 2024 Today's top story Cancer-Causing Chemical Benzene Found in Common Acne Products Scientists have discovered that many popular acne products made with benzoyl peroxide can produce high levels of benzene when they're exposed to hot temperatures. Benzene is a known human carcinogen. Read on       He Was Diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer at 30. This Saved His Life  Read ON   FDA Delays Approval for Eli Lilly's Experimental Alzheimer's Treatment Read ON   Your Risk of Having Obesity in Middle Age May Depend on Your Parents Read ON   More top Reads       Advertisement Nutricost Magnesium+ Extra Strength Try Nutricost's top-rated magnesium supplement. SHOP NOW

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