L'Oréal's CeraVe faces 6 class action lawsuits claiming products contain cancer-causing chemical
CeraVe faces six class action lawsuits alleging benzene, a carcinogen, is present in benzoyl peroxide-based products.Summary
CeraVe, a skincare brand owned by L'Oréal, is facing six class action lawsuits following claims that certain products contain benzene, a known human carcinogen. The legal action stems from testing by Valisure, an independent laboratory, which found benzene levels in benzoyl peroxide-based acne treatments that exceeded FDA thresholds. Benzoyl peroxide can degrade into benzene when exposed to heat, including body temperature.
The lawsuits were filed by several plaintiffs across different states, including Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, and New York. While the plaintiffs initially sought to consolidate the cases in Hawaii, a judicial panel denied the motion, and the lawsuits have since been transferred to the Southern District of New York for litigation. As of mid-2025, no final decision has been reached in these cases.
(Source：Snopes.com)