Two New Studies Suggest That BPO Doesn’t Up Cancer Risk or Blood Benzene Levels in Acne Patients
Several months ago, reports from the independent laboratory Valisure suggested that common benzoyl peroxide (BPO) products may contain concerning levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, after incubation for days to weeks at temperatures of 37°C (99°F) and 50°C (122°F). Now, two new reassuring studies show that BPO exposure in patients with acne is not associated […]