12.03.2025 12:41
One of the most preferred cosmetic brands in Turkey, L'Oreal, has decided to recall its 'Acne Spot Treatment' creams in the USA.
The French cosmetics giant L'Oréal has decided to recall its product named "Duo Acne Spot Treatment," sold under the La Roche-Posay brand, due to the presence of benzoyl peroxide. The claim that the product, which is among the bestsellers in Turkey, could turn into a carcinogenic compound under certain conditions has drawn attention.
BRAND SPOKESPERSON ALSO CONFIRMED
According to a report by Bloomberg, La Roche-Posay officials stated that benzoyl peroxide could transform into a carcinogenic substance called benzene when exposed to factors such as high temperatures and UV rays. However, the brand's spokesperson noted that this compound was only present in trace amounts in a specific batch of the product.
La Roche-Posay's spokesperson said, "Although these trace levels do not pose a safety risk, we are committed to maintaining the highest quality standards. Therefore, in close coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we have proactively decided to remove the remaining limited units of the current formula of Effaclar Duo from retailers."