If you’re a beauty enthusiast, you’ve likely seen some pretty startling news percolate in your news feed on social media: A recent report from an independent lab found “unacceptably” high levels of the carcinogen benzene in a variety of acne products. The news is all the more reason to educate yourself on what exactly this means for you and your skin healthโespecially if you use acne topicals that contain benzoyl peroxide.