L'Oréal withdraws Effaclar Duo by La Roche Posay from the North American market

The French giant advises against the use of its anti-acne and moisturizing treatment Effaclar Duo according to the FDA

13 of March of 2025
EEUU

L'Oréal has urgently ordered the recall of the popular La Roche Posay due to fears of the possible presence of a carcinogenic chemical. 

According to Daily Mail, the company has alerted its customers to avoid using the Effaclar Duo cream, which serves as an acne treatment and moisturizer. According to this outlet, L'Oréal and the FDA fear that this product may be contaminated with benzene, a substance that is flagged by the FDA itself. 

The formulation marketed in the United States contains benzoyl