ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products present slight or no threat, several dozen are associated to considerable health conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other ordinary goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Crest Fresh and White toothpaste. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with substantial health conditions, such as cancer.