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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Private Label Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cleansers Recalled for Benzene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 24, 2025
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Summary

Private Label Skin Care Inc. has recalled 125 units of various 10% Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatment products due to elevated levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen. The contamination was discovered during post-consumer testing of these topical drug products. The recall includes multiple brands such as Artisan of Skin, Skin MD by Dr Monika Kiripolsky, Torrey Pines Dermatology, mel rx Skin, Pantea MD, and edunn clarity, all sold in 7 oz (201 g) containers. These products were distributed to clinics and medical spas in California and Georgia.

Risk

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen; exposure can occur through the skin or by inhalation and can potentially lead to cancers such as leukemia and blood disorders of the bone marrow. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product packaging for brand names including Artisan of Skin, Skin MD, Torrey Pines Dermatology, mel rx Skin, Pantea MD, or edunn clarity.
  2. Check for lot numbers 58170A or 58172A with an expiration date of 09/2025 printed on the container.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Private Label Skin Care Inc. for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: ARTISAN OF SKIN (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) (7 oz / 201 g)by Artisan of Skin
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by Artisan of Skin Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Product: Skin MD by Dr Monika Kiripolsky, Body Acne Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) (7 oz / 201 g)by Skin MD
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by Monika Kiripolsky, MD Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Product: Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) (7 oz / 201 g)by Torrey Pines Dermatology
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by Torreypines.com

Product: mel rx Skin, NO DRAMA Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Treatment (7 oz / 201 g)by mel rx Skin
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by Mel Skin Rx Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Product: Micronized BPO Gel Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) Pantea MD (7 oz / 201 g)by Pantea MD
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by University Skin Institute, Sacramento, CA 95825

Product: edunn clarity, BP Treatment Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) (7 oz / 201 g)by edunn clarity
Variants: 10% Strength
Lot Numbers:
58170A (Exp 09/2025)
58172A (Exp 09/2025)

Distributed by Uptown Medi Spa, Phoenix, AZ

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97558
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Private Label Skin Care Inc.
Sold By: Artisan of Skin; Monika Kiripolsky, MD; Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center; Mel Skin Rx; University Skin Institute; Uptown Medi Spa
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 125
Distributed To: California, Georgia

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