ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Though many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no threat, several dozen are associated to significant health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Burt's Bees Clean & Fresh Mint Medley. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, subjection to some has been associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.