ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or no risk, several dozen are associated with considerable medical conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other ordinary products. However, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Botanically Fresh Toothpaste with Herbal Cocktail. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.