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The chemical is used in the production ... and preexisting medical conditions of the product user,” the FDA explained. “In small amounts over long periods of time, benzene can decrease ...

The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or ...

Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Friedman said the concern is that when inhaled or consumed ...