ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, dozens are associated with serious medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used goods. However, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Nature's Gate Organics Advanced Care Peppermint Whitening Toothpaste. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.