ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or zero risk, dozens are linked to substantial health issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. But, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Enamel Health Multiprotection (mica). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present little risk, your exposure to some has been linked to critical health issues, including cancer.