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HOUSTON – A recent report says dozens of popular sunscreens contain a chemical called benzene. Benzene is not a normal ingredient in sunscreen. The group that did the testing, Valisure, says it’s in 78 different products and it is linked to cancer. In 2019, a different study made headlines claiming sunscreen is absorbed into the bloodstream. In general, that didn’t alarm too many doctors since the benefits of protecting you from skin cancer outweigh the risk of potentially absorbing sunsc...

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Researchers from Valisure detected benzene, a known carcinogen, in some popular sunscreens. A dermatologist explains what to know when choosing an SPF.

By: CBS News Traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia have been detected in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun products, according to tests conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure. Benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS, according to Valisure.  In a petition, the company has asked the FDA to recall these contaminated batches. The regulating body is ...

Online pharmacy and lab Valisure found benzene in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS.

Online pharmacy and lab Valisure found benzene in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested — about 27% — including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS.

The lab that tested the sunscreens is asking the FDA to recall the products that were found to be contaminated.

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Valisure also detected the carcinogen in hand sanitizers earlier this year