"Cancer-Causing Benzene Discovered in Popular Acne Treatments"

Testing company Valisure found that popular acne products containing benzoyl peroxide can produce high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene when exposed to hot temperatures, prompting concerns about the potential health risks. The FDA has been petitioned to investigate and potentially withdraw these products from the market. Health experts recommend seeking alternative acne treatments and storing benzoyl peroxide products in a cold environment, such as a refrigerator, until further evidence is available on the link between acne products and cancer.