ICYMI there’s been some big breaking news this week about the dangers posed by benzene formation in Proactiv, Clearasil and many other major acne care products. As part of Geologie’s mission to provide safe and effective skincare for all, we have a responsibility to address this news directly. The new clinical study has been authored by dermatologists at Yale and independent lab Valisure and highlights 2 new key findings: 1. The degradation of BPO into benzene occurs at room temperature and is widespread, with 34% of products tested exceeding the FDA’s safe limits—some by over 18x the limit. 2. Exposure to UV light accelerates this breakdown, posing potential risks for all users of these products. While BPO has long been recommended for acne treatment, this new clinical study raises serious safety concerns. This study is rigorous, follows up on a similar study released in March and is published in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology - a renowned and respected medical journal. In short: this study demands serious consideration and calls for an industrywide re-evaluation of benzoyl peroxide. Change isn’t easy. We recognize that the findings in this new research will be difficult for many people who rely on BPO to treat their acne and may be wondering what it means for them. We also recognize that this may be difficult for the many healthcare providers who've been recommending these products for decades, without ever knowing the risks. Fortunately benzoyl peroxide isn’t the only way to beat acne. There are other more modern treatments available. At Geologie, we've always avoided BPO due to its skin irritation, staining, and unpleasant odor; it’s just not easy to love or to use. We left BPO out when we created Clear System, our clinically proven acne solution that’s been clinically-tested to be just as effective as BPO and strongly preferred by customers precisely because it is very effective and more pleasant to use. We believe in a BPO-free future - and we certainly hope that dermatologists and consumers alike are encouraged to seek BPO-free solutions now. Dr. Steve Xu, our founding dermatologist, and CEO Nick Allen recently discussed this important issue. We encourage everyone—acne sufferers and healthcare providers alike—to consider these findings carefully. Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/eZT4GPgN David Y. Light, Michael Girardi, Kaury Kucera, Nicola Zenzola, Amber Hudspeth, Arash Dabestani, Christopher Bunick, Wolfgang Hinz, Dermatology Times, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Valisure
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The Manual has published their annual Grooming Awards 2024: Absolute Best Grooming Products for Men and has chosen Geologie Superclean Body Wash as the Best Body Wash. Our 36th grooming award accolade. Big thanks for the honor. Here's what they had to say: "Some guys just aren’t bar soap guys. They need a good lather and something with a little more punch. This body wash has a long-lasting lather, saving you money by going further, and some great fragrances to turn heads." https://lnkd.in/g_QGC2D5
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Our Blemish Buster and Zit Zappers are the ultimate tag team to tackle your blemishes fast! Now available at Target 🎯 Step 1: Start with the Blemish Buster Spot Treatment, armed with sulfur, azelaic acid, and salicylic acid to reduce redness and treat blemishes from the inside. Step 2: Once dry, slap on our transparent Zit Zapper patches to protect active pimples while extracting impurities in 6-8 hours flat. Looking for a long term solution to clear skin? Check out our clinically-proven Clear System acne routines.
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Great write up from Upworthy about our Clear System launch and how we're winning over the hearts of acne-sufferers by providing a benzoyl-free alternative. Translation? No more red, irritating, burning skin! https://lnkd.in/gRq6YJS6 #acne #skincare #acnetreatments #retail #clearskin #benzoylfree
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We’ve always been particularly proud of our face wash formulas, so it’s great to see it getting the attention it deserves in @CNN ‘s Underscored this week! Our favorite part? The rich lather and the velvety soft cleanse your face feels like after washing. 🤩 https://lnkd.in/dmGMRKws
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A very big thank you to our Founding Dermatologist, Steve Xu , for guiding our formulas and helping us reach this milestone! #dermatology #retail #clearskin #beatacnebetter #benzoylfree
CEO @ Sibel Health | Ruth K. Freinkel MD Professor @ Northwestern University | Physician Engineer | Digital Health Leader | Board Certified Dermatologist | Head of the Medical Advisory Board - Geologie
Back in 2017 at Northwestern Medicine, I was doing a lot of work advocating for evidence based sunscreens and moisturizers - publishing these studies in top academic journals. I was surprised and fortunate that the New York Times covered my work in both of these areas. (links to publications in comments) Nick Allen reached out via a cold email. He came back from South Korea and felt that the U.S. market for personal care products was lacking in skin care products that emphasized performance and clarity - particularly for men. I ignored him. But, he was persistent. We ended up spending an entire day together in Chicago brainstorming about how we could create a new kind of product that emphasized evidence-based ingredients, simplistic formulas that emphasized quality and tolerability, and build a brand that spoke truth to our customers. It's been amazing to see Geologie 's journey from that meeting and all the hardwork Nick and Dave Skaff have done. On Feb. 25th, the team reached an amazing milestone. Geologie's Clear System for acne was launched in Target nationwide to provide a benzoyl-free regimen that delivers results while also ensuring tolerability. I am so proud to be the "derm" behind this product - the three solution system hits acne in all of its dimensions with salicylic acid, azelaic acid, and a retinol all within amazing vehicles that moisturizes and protects. True to our origin story - we did a rigorous randomized controlled double-blinded split-face trial to prove effectiveness and tolerability of Clear System. Read more here and will be published in a peer-reviewed journal soon: https://lnkd.in/gzHD3DQ6 Acne is so much more than just pimples. I have had the honor of helping countless patients beat acne from milder cases where a great over the counter regimen works to the most severe cases that require oral medications and vigilant monitoring. Acne - particularly in younger individuals - increases the risk of depression, anxiety, self-confidence, and being bullied. In one study, 22% of acne sufferers had considered suicide as a result of their condition. Ra AG, Ho B, Bickerstaffe L, Bewley A. More than skin deep: a survey of real-life experiences of acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol 2022; 186:191–3. It goes beyond being a skin deep condition. I'm proud of the Geologie team and the Clear System for providing an exciting option and available widely for our patients.
A Randomized Controlled Double-Blinded Split-Face Prospective Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of a Novel 3-Step Routine Compared to Benzyl Peroxide for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
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A word from our CEO, Nick Allen, about the most recent news about the benzoyl peroxide acne lawsuits... #skinhealth #beautyindustry #lawsuit #acne #skincareproducts
Looks like this issue with benzoyl peroxide (BPO) releasing benzene into popular acne treatments is picking up momentum. On Friday, a class action lawsuit was filed against many major producers of BPO based acne treatments. https://lnkd.in/gnfdkNxV At Geologie, we've never been a fan of benzoyl peroxide. It smells bad, it stains your clothes, burns your skin and now allegedly can release carcinogens. That's why we created Clear System and ran clinical trials against benzoyl peroxide to prove it's equally as effective, without the harsh side effects. It's such a big deal to us, we even stamp No Benzoyl Peroxide right on the front of the box. #healthyliving #skincare #skinhealth #acne #news #personalcare #skincaresolutions
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Take a peek at some enlightening commentary about Valisure's benzoyl peroxide acne treatment study from our very own founding dermatologist, Dr. Steve Xu. The discovery of high levels of benzene in these products reinforces our beliefs in offering better Benzoyl-free alternatives for acne sufferers. #dermatology #benzene #benzoyleroxide #acnetreatment
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I'm here in San Diego for the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting. Right at the eve of the biggest meeting in Dermatology worldwide, I'm learning about a recent Citizens Petition from an independent testing laboratory Valisure on the presence of high levels of benzene - a known carcinogen - in a concerning range of very popular OTC benzyl peroxide (BPO) products for acne (e.g. Proactiv, Clearisil, PanOxyl). Read the full report here from Valisure: https://shorturl.at/fgM02 Some key hits: 1) 70 out of 76 of non-BPO products (92%) had no detectable benzene or values below 0.1 parts per million. 2) 90 out of 94 BPO products (94%) resulted in the detection of benzene often with values well above 2 ppm in an initial analysis. 3) Follow on stability testing at elevated temperatures showed even higher levels for a range of BPO products. These are products we as dermatologists recommend every single day to our patients and are used by millions of adolescents and adults worldwide. While the majority of the time, these products sit in a temperature controlled store or bathroom it is common to travel with these products or have them in a bag that can easily be exposed to elevated temperatures on a hot day (e.g. in a hot car). What is the most concerning to me is that this isn't about adulteration or a one off issue - it's more about how BPO can breakdown to benzene at alarming rates and concentrations. Of course, we need some time to make sure the findings are true, the testing methods sound, and there is still considerable uncertainty on the direct clinical harm. I've long advocated for greater regulation in the safety and performance of cosmetics all the way back in 2017 where we the first to report global adverse events attributed to personal care products in JAMA Internal Medicine: https://shorturl.at/iGITZ. We were highly supportive of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein and U.S. Senator Susan Collins work in introducing the Personal Care Products Safety Act which finally got passed into law in 2023: https://shorturl.at/jvMV3. We wrote again about our support for this bill all the way back in 2018: https://lnkd.in/gvChp2c4 is the first bill in 80 years that strengthens the FDA's oversight of this industry. As dermatologists, we need to continue to be a bigger voice in advocating for the safety and efficacy of all products used to address major skin problems - whether they require a prescription or not. Some press coverage: Dermatology Times https://lnkd.in/gp9Y2MPQ Reuters https://shorturl.at/lxOZ1
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At Geologie, we always put effective skincare, customer experience and safety first, especially when it comes to acne treatment. That’s why we developed our Clear System acne treatment withOUT benzoyl peroxide and clinically tested it against benzoyl peroxide (BPO) to prove that it effectively treats and reduces acne without the negative side effects of BPO (and benzene). Today’s news regarding the degradation of BPO to benzene, a known carcinogen, in dozens of over the counter acne treatments is deeply concerning and deserves FDA attention and recall, should the allegations prove true. In the meantime, we are glad to have partnered with Target, so that safe and clean BPO alternative treatments like Clear System are available today. #healthyliving #skincare #skinhealth #acne #news #personalcare #skincaresolutions https://lnkd.in/gbeFsh3Q
Benzene Has Been Found in Dozens of Acne Products
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