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 extremely low levels of benzene,” six products showed “elevated levels” of benzene.

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

Popular acne products have been recalled due to benzene contamination. Click on the story to read this list of recalled products.

Posay, and Proactiv recalled benzoyl peroxide products that may contain elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.

FDA tested 95 benzoyl peroxide acne products for benzene, finding six with elevated levels. Affected brands issued retail-level recalls with no consumer action needed.

Now more products have been recalled due to the same reason. Health reported Wednesday how L’Oréal took their popular La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to a potential benzene contamination. An independent lab, Vailsure, alerted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to this issue after testing revealed this contamination.

The safety of skin care has come under scrutiny as elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene have been found in acne creams.

The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled.

Elevated levels of benzene were detected in seven acne products distributed to national retailers. Here's what the recall means.