ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Although many chemicals in beauty products present very little or no risk, several have been associated with substantial medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. However, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Crest Extra Whitening with Tartar Protection Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste - Clean Mint. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely pose very little risk, subjection to some has been linked to serious health issues, such as cancer.