ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or absolutely no danger, several are associated to significant health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, 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 various other commonly used products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Scope Minty Fresh Striped toothpaste. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with serious health disorders, including cancer.