ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, some have been linked to severe medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other commonly used products. Yet, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Burt's Bees Enamel Care Mountain Mint. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.