Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.

If you’re now on the hunt for a new acne treatment product, we recommend looking for products with other active ingredients besides benzoyl peroxide, such as salicylic acid and adapalene.

Adapalene 0.3%, benzoyl peroxide 2.5%; gel. Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors. Studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation ...

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 ...

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Second to picking formulas for your skin type and concerns, it's important that all of the products in your routine complement one another so you can actually see results. According to ...

The treatment of acne ( Table I) [1,2,3,4,5,6] is based upon its severity (mild, moderate, severe) and the type(s) of lesion(s) present (noninflammatory, inflammatory, mixed). In general, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . On March 10, the AAD clarified research into benzene from benzoyl peroxide is ongoing. The next day, the FDA ...