ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in beauty products present little or absolutely no threat, dozens are associated to considerable health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other everyday products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Burt's Bees Clean and Fresh. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with critical health concerns, including cancer.