Over the past week, my social media feeds have been flooded with warnings that our skincare products are exposing us to benzene, a known carcinogen. The posts are often accompanied by images of familiar brands and long-trusted products, many of which I have used myself and still keep on my bathroom shelf. So, what’s actually going on? Has there been a genuine exposé, or are alarming headlines outrunning the evidence? Here’s what you need to know.
