"Study Reveals Cancer-Causing Benzene in Popular Acne Treatments"

A testing laboratory found high levels of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical, in acne creams such as Clinique, Proactiv, and Clearasil, with amounts up to 12 times the permitted limit by the FDA. The lab also detected benzene in other products like PanOxyl and Walgreens' acne soap bar. This poses potential health risks, as benzene was found not only in the products but also in the air around them, indicating a potential inhalation risk. The FDA has not yet responded to the petition filed by the testing laboratory.