Annu Rev Public Health June 2010 PMID 20070208

Advances in understanding benzene health effects and susceptibility.

Martyn T Smith

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Peak: 26 in Jul 2021
across 4 sources since Jun 2021

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Jun 2021 – Jul 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a tendency to support scientific sources, such as references to videos by PhD chemists, to counter misinformation about benzene in cosmetics and sunscreens. The tone ranges from cautious reassurance to active debunking, demonstrating both curiosity and a desire to inform, which aligns with the high interest and engagement scores. While some comments emphasize the importance of research, the overall impact seems mostly confined to online debates rather than external influence.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the scientific consensus that benzene exposure poses health risks and that misinformation about products like sunscreen is widespread.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, referencing specific videos, scientific explanations, and urging others to watch expert content.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments cite detailed videos and studies, indicating deep involvement with the topic and a willingness to clarify or educate others.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse seems to influence opinions about product safety and misinformation, but primarily within online communities rather than broader policy change.

Abstract in brief

  • Benzene is a widespread chemical linked to causing acute leukemia and possibly other blood cancers, with growing evidence suggesting it may also be connected to childhood leukemia.
  • Exposure to benzene results in multiple changes in the body that contribute to the development of leukemia, involving various metabolites and complex biological pathways.
  • Even low levels of benzene exposure can harm the blood-forming system, with no safe exposure threshold identified, implying that any exposure carries some risk and the effects may add up linearly or more sharply.]

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Emily
@nocontextemilyy · X

@RawBeautyKristi Hi Kristi, I understand this information might be upsetting at first glance but please do not spread misinformation without doing proper research. I highly recommend watching this video by Lab Muffin Beauty Science. She has a PhD in Chemistry. https://t.co/G2uVvMQ4A0

Jul 14, 2021 · 58 likes · 1 share · 708 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Wong
@LabMuffin · X

My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questionable at best: https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE

Jul 14, 2021 · 57 likes · 17 shares · 35,056 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Wong
@LabMuffin · X

New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 5, 2021 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 35,056 followers View post →
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@SSScum · X

@kten_sean @kicasi @DanielC57494821 @ohioiscursed @murderxbryan https://t.co/oB13f1BG1W

Jul 16, 2021 · 10 likes · 849 followers View post →
James Welsh
@James_s_welsh · X

@celyfornia @BaileySarian @LabMuffin breaks this down perfectly https://t.co/7uzDXDS5N1

Jul 15, 2021 · 6 likes · 46,841 followers View post →
afrodykee
@afrodykee · X

@thicctatorx @the_razzlesnake @SchmidtsGiggles @peplinskioregon Here’s a cosmetic chemist explaining https://t.co/4HIaF32e2Z

Aug 25, 2021 · 4 likes · 9,647 followers View post →

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Tiffany T
@Tiffany44541244 · X

@Johnnycesartist @wideawake_media Not how it works Try listening to chemists as opposed to randoms on TikTok https://t.co/rCXlbDsvTG

Jul 19, 2025 · 765 followers View post →
Tiffany T
@Tiffany44541244 · X

@toweypat https://t.co/5Hngs5DXWg

May 25, 2025 · 765 followers View post →
FrozenPeanut
@FrozenPeanut951 · X

@dj_testiculo @EvaFoxU So your source is a random teenage girl on TikTok, instead of dermatologists and other people who are educated on the matter and actually know what they're talking about? https://t.co/470ShKMAVh

Dec 15, 2024 · 20 followers View post →
Tiffany T
@Tiffany44541244 · X

@MetraEccentric @this_is_mallory https://t.co/MHV3Swj2BU

Jun 5, 2024 · 765 followers View post →
Jahna Nair
@jahnanair · X

@thekrakensays @RyanMarino Here’s a link. I hope it puts your mind at ease a little bit. https://t.co/KSTKchTqQ1

May 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 277 followers View post →
HelenRose,weeping w/Jesus while eating Cisschus
@HSAddict697 · X

Your Dry Shampoo has been recalled. https://t.co/iuT3oEF4u1

Nov 9, 2022 · 2,700 followers View post →
Anya
@Lunaanya8 · X

@commonsenseboo @calirabee @dkMyibk @Iobotomite @codsoi @SandaaPandaa @koolerthanur People can reasearch about chemical vs physical sunscreens and make their own choice. as long as you do wear sunscreen or clothing sun protection. https://t.co/Lp7ElDFsra

Oct 21, 2022 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
—| faiz |—
@mhdfaiz____ · X

RT @henri_mourant: @telbabby @AviBittMD No they absolutely do not cause cancer lmao this is misinformation. I would recommend watching this…

Sep 5, 2022 · 1 share · 330 followers View post →
Henri Mourant
@henri_mourant · X

@telbabby @AviBittMD No they absolutely do not cause cancer lmao this is misinformation. I would recommend watching this for more info: https://t.co/TwqHW0yGJi

Sep 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 958 followers View post →
Jo sóc jo 1312
@txellblanxer · X

@JesusMVentura @JuanitaCalamid2 Sobre el SPF y el supuesto cáncer que causa y que NO causa https://t.co/VH6kIugI8G

Aug 7, 2022 · 2,001 followers View post →
dei mayor of gay city
@RR2GO · X

@FiftiethAcorn @MitchyDelta @lillatinbb @pastapilled https://t.co/jb8m6cFJ9P

May 22, 2022 · 1 like · 655 followers View post →
Cmen
@Cmen12 · X

@RyvenIceBlade @AhComfy The sunscreen scare is overstated https://t.co/CnQuzWiIaG

May 21, 2022 · 91 followers View post →
Hir ⚜️
@HiryurBajr · X

@ConnorJerred @kingconno_r @keelylynnwilson @RaphaelDuran @CaucasianJames you are adding to the irresponsible rhetoric. https://t.co/pmp0dRz8aL

May 13, 2022 · 437 followers View post →
afrodykee
@afrodykee · X

@thicctatorx @the_razzlesnake @SchmidtsGiggles @peplinskioregon Here’s a cosmetic chemist explaining https://t.co/4HIaF32e2Z

Aug 25, 2021 · 4 likes · 9,647 followers View post →
Cmen
@Cmen12 · X

@joeyyochheim @ElysianDoe_ @spirafix The reason for increase melanoma is believed to be due to people reckless staying out in the sun longer and also having skip areas. This video goes into the recent scandal and puts it into perspective. https://t.co/CnQuzW0yWy

Jul 30, 2021 · 91 followers View post →
Cmen
@Cmen12 · X

@MeIGibsonFan70 My man the sunscreen cancer is way overblown. https://t.co/CnQuzW0yWy

Jul 26, 2021 · 91 followers View post →
Cmen
@Cmen12 · X

@MrElefent Some perspective on the sunscreen scandal https://t.co/CnQuzW0yWy

Jul 21, 2021 · 91 followers View post →
no longer posting here
@sarah_jwh · X

https://t.co/hv35OSicKY

Jul 18, 2021 · 987 followers View post →
BezRez
@Jwxjwd · X

@LegendaryEnergy The issue of sunscreens is one that's near & dear to my heart & I've researched a lot myself. Sadly the recent controversy (& others before it) are because the subject highly misunderstood. @LabMuffin did a really good video on the most recent debacle https://t.co/AUVq9sTFol

Jul 18, 2021 · 2,125 followers View post →
Calhoun Co TX Democrats
@CalhounDemGOTV · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 17, 2021 · 17 shares · 122 followers View post →
Nepo Baby
@WanShyGirl · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 17, 2021 · 17 shares · 2,393 followers View post →
boba bby
@ibelong2namjoon · X

Some of y’all really need to watch this and chill the fuck out https://t.co/4EAeOrkukf

Jul 16, 2021 · 1 like · 113 followers View post →
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@SSScum · X

@kten_sean @kicasi @DanielC57494821 @ohioiscursed @murderxbryan https://t.co/oB13f1BG1W

Jul 16, 2021 · 10 likes · 849 followers View post →
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@SSScum · X

@murderxbryan https://t.co/oB13f1BG1W

Jul 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 849 followers View post →
anna!
@annathropoIogy · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 4,860 followers View post →
Rosyna Keller
@rosyna · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 1,897 followers View post →
Jerome, fetch me my mirror
@TheSiminator135 · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 863 followers View post →
hyena clit
@SOruthless_305 · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 1,384 followers View post →
TaShona
@TheOilyEsti · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 2,631 followers View post →
Bitter Bartholomew
@gnrlaimlessness · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 717 followers View post →
Chrystal Paull
@chrystalpaull · X

@LabMuffin's video last month goes deeper into this topic and whether you should be concerned: ➡️https://t.co/4ZgEguvQnA

Jul 15, 2021 · 147 followers View post →
akuma_river
@akuma_river · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 15, 2021 · 17 shares · 2,588 followers View post →
James Welsh
@James_s_welsh · X

@celyfornia @BaileySarian @LabMuffin breaks this down perfectly https://t.co/7uzDXDS5N1

Jul 15, 2021 · 6 likes · 46,841 followers View post →
felix
@felinefelix1 · X

@dirtcup_art here is an actual scientist talking about it and what it means https://t.co/DCNg2PGjKk tl;dw it is only certain batches and even then it's still much lower than what would probably cause cancer. it is mostly aerosol ones, I can try to grab the full list for you later

Jul 15, 2021 · 1 like · 208 followers View post →
dawn of the peck
@graciegrl21 · X

RT @LabMuffin: My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questio…

Jul 14, 2021 · 17 shares · 117 followers View post →
bewildered
@spoOooky_trash · X

@BaileySarian You're exposed to more benzene in the city air, I highly recommend watching lab muffin beauty science, she has a PhD in chemistry and takes special interest in cosmetic formulations. https://t.co/8ldvQFFZhI

Jul 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 14 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Wong
@LabMuffin · X

My video breaking down why the amount isn’t really that concerning, and why some of the statements from Valisure are questionable at best: https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE

Jul 14, 2021 · 57 likes · 17 shares · 35,056 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Wong
@LabMuffin · X

@KakarikoKat I already made a video, idk what more I can do

Jul 14, 2021 · 1 like · 35,056 followers View post →
Emily
@nocontextemilyy · X

@RawBeautyKristi Hi Kristi, I understand this information might be upsetting at first glance but please do not spread misinformation without doing proper research. I highly recommend watching this video by Lab Muffin Beauty Science. She has a PhD in Chemistry. https://t.co/G2uVvMQ4A0

Jul 14, 2021 · 58 likes · 1 share · 708 followers View post →
nieves
@hoeforaloe · X

@justhermoods @AmirahTheOwl @MakeupForWOC https://t.co/7ygAI3M8WF

Jul 4, 2021 · 215 followers View post →
Caris
@girldirtyshirt_ · X

RT @LabMuffin: New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 17, 2021 · 4 shares · 251 followers View post →
Cmen
@Cmen12 · X

@Philosophi_Cat @solar_wife Here is a video in regards to the recent cancer scandal around sunscreen. https://t.co/CnQuzW0yWy

Jun 14, 2021 · 91 followers View post →
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@visaVante · X

@royalbts13 Pls use your spf

Jun 12, 2021 · 101 followers View post →
Make-up As Therapy
@shipley_sally · X

RT @LabMuffin: New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 6, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,047 followers View post →
Nani
@skincarestuffmy · X

Ah yes the queen has spoken

Jun 6, 2021 · 1,197 followers View post →
Temptalia
@temptalia · X

RT @LabMuffin: New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 93,238 followers View post →
venus_in_berlin
@venus_in_berlin · X

RT @LabMuffin: New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 133 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Wong
@LabMuffin · X

New video: Is Benzene in Sunscreens Giving You Cancer? https://t.co/BsR6OnDtkE https://t.co/hMwy1jhXSW

Jun 5, 2021 · 49 likes · 4 shares · 35,056 followers View post →