The Olsens Are Likely To Cause Cancer
Filed under: Beauty Buzz > Olsen Twins
Fur wearing Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen aren't only hazardous to the health of cute, little animals.
Looks like they could be promoting products that put human life in danger!
According to the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, the Olsen twins have licensed their names to fragrance products deemed "high hazards" on the group's safety list!!
MK and Ash's body sprays and perfumes are laced with known carcinogens.
Cancer in a bottle?!
Eeeks!
You might want to see how your your fave cosmetic products rate on the group's list.
Did you know that the unfortunate reality is that the government does not currently require health studies or pre-market testing for products before they are sold????
According to the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, the "FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before manufacturing," AND "…a cosmetic manufacturer may use almost any raw material as a cosmetic ingredient and market the product without an approval from FDA."
Yikes!
Update: On Monday, the lawyers for Coty, the company who manufactures the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen products rated by the Environmental Working Group issued the following statement to PerezHilton.com:
All Mary-Kate & Ashley fragrance products manufactured and distributed worldwide by Coty Inc. have been formulated with the highest quality raw materials with well established safety records. The products as well as each of the ingredients contained in the products comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and all established scientific safety standards in every country where such products are sold or distributed, including the regulations established by the FDA in the United States, by Health Canada in that country and by the European Union through the European Cosmetics Directive. Ingredients utilized by Coty in such products were and always have been chosen based not only on their physical and chemical characteristics but also, and more importantly, because they are known to be safe and effective. The Mary-Kate & Ashley products have been clinically proven to be safe when used as directed. Petitions filed with the FDA and reports issued most recently in 2005 by the Environmental Working Group and the allegations contained therein regarding the Mary-Kate & Ashley (and other Coty) products are without merit and are based on information which is not either scientifically or statistically reliable.
Coty Inc. is committed to using only the safest ingredients in our products and we consistently work to maintain the highest possible standards of safety for our consumers. Furthermore we select and use the highest quality raw materials with well established safety records and thoroughly test the safety of our products before they are sold in the marketplace.
lol
going well for the twins then.
So why exactly do we have an FDA? they dont moniter food or cosmetics… i guess we really dont need them at all!
how do i get the #1 guy's job? all he does is ruin other people's reading material, and surely gets paid for it. why cant you ban these people, perez?
Re: niuo – fuck off casual encounters- go sell your smut somewhere else OK? this aint a porn site
man i love that site. i use it all the time, especially for sunscreens.
SECOND!!!
they have sooo much $$$ already, why try and get more by hurting people
Re: niuo – and u type like u cant even read english anyway
GET OFF MY GOSSIP!!!!
as long as it smells good…
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I always knew those rich bitches were out to kill me.
its ALL about burt's bees, aveda & tom's!!
i look at that site often, and nearly every beauty product — even the organic or "natural" ones — show traces of carcinogens or things that will affect the reproductive system. i bet most fragrances get a "7" or above rating on that site because they're full of preservatives. mk and ash aren't unique.
yuckkkyyyyy!
Not surprising in the least……The U.S government is working for the benefit of corporations, NOT for the health and welfare of it's people. That's how the capitalist machine works.
That's really disturbing information. Anything you put on your skin seeps into you body.
OLD NEWS! Check out all the celeb frangrances…. THEY ARE ALL BAD! Don't single out the Olsens!
Yep, and when it says "NON TOXIC" on, either chidlren's or adult products, all it means is that there is no data, which means, it hasnt been tested. check OSHA, one can find plenty of interesting things there, that would make ur hair stand on end.
Dont you bitch about the health of animals and then eat your fuckin cheesy burgers and sausages and bacon and chicken wings you nasty fuck.
That is so cool that you are promoting awareness to the crap they put in their products, I'm sure MK & A don't really know what is in their products but they should know and care and change it! Get rid of toxic glitter lotions, I'm sure they are not wearing their own stuff!!!!
That is an awesome website and many products claim that they are "natural & organic" (aveeno, etc.) they may have 1 or 2 natural ingredients but are still chucked full of parabens and other carcinogens!
There is some good stuff that has wonderful scents and ingredients, Pharmacopia, Pangea, and many more……..
Not only that, If you research into brands that promote healthy skin, such as Vichy and Physicians formula, You'll find their products are hazardous! Then if you look up Covergirl you'll discover their products are tested on animals! Even the queen collection. Not looking to good for Drew Barrymore or Queen Latifah.
Ugh… this really sucks living in such a fearful world where we now have to worry about cosmetic products. Seriously, while most of this is understandable, it seems like such a headache.
Most of the products I use are a moderate hazard, and even that scares me considering I've battled cancer before.
Just so you know, that website lists ALL cosmetics from almost every brand, and the website in question simply evaluates each individual ingredient separately and then gives an overall rating based on the relative risk of each ingredient. Yes, they are ranked very high, but I think it's ridiculous that they are being singled out. How about you take a stab at other companies (who are even larger, such as cover girl, neutrogena and revlon) whose products contain ingredients that are equally as dangerous. Read up on the regulations, and you'll see that most fragrances are not required by law to provide the ingredients of the actual fragrance or musk because of trade secrets, so no one but the companies knows what's in them, so they aren't properly regulated.
Perez, stick to doing what you do best — stuffing your fat, ugly face. This is really despicable. Every product makes their list! I mean let's be honest…it's hard NOT to find ANY product these days that is not somehow dangerous. Then a week later, the news will tell us that the product actually helps us. It's all bull. So are you.
this is insane!!!
maria says – OLD NEWS! Check out all the celeb frangrances…. THEY ARE ALL BAD! Don't single out the Olsens!
^^ He can't help himself! The fat pig loser is soooo jealous of ALL successful WHITE women that he can't contain himself. One of these days, he's going to get hauled into court (again!) and lose. The big ole' pig girl that is PIGrez Hellton is a nasty, bitter, jealous fat queen.
Wow - we had been betting on them because they were skinny little bitches in desparate need of a sandwich. Maybe we should up the ante now!
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What's with those two? Always sucking in their cheeks and pukering their mouths? Perhaps some childrens advocacy groups will sue them out of every overpaid dime the two beaches ever made! Then and only then would they have a reason for scruntching up their ugly faces.
i´m so proud of you perez! i buy all my cosmetics according to the Environmental Working Group Cosmetic Database. you should make this a regular feature on your site. the EU laws are much more strict too so we should all look for EU compliant products. i really am impressed with you! all types of women read your site and they need to know NOW how much cosmetics can hurt you! thanks so much perez! thanks from all women!
Why would you report something like this from some ridiculous fringe environmental group using shady science as thier "proof" that these products- which are tested extensively before going on the market AND contain the same ingredients that perfumes and cosmetics have ALWAYS had in them for a hundred years without causing ANY ill effects- and act like it's the truth?? The Olsen's should sue your fat ass of for slander.
Why would you report something like this from some ridiculous fringe environmental group using shady science as thier "proof" that these products- which are tested extensively before going on the market AND contain the same ingredients that perfumes and cosmetics have ALWAYS had in them for a hundred years without causing ANY ill effects- and act like it's the truth?? The Olsen's should sue your fat ass off for slander.
What's it have to do with Mary-Kate and Ashely only? EVERY company is on there…and I don't think it's 100% trustable
Thanks for bringing attention to this website. It's a great resource. But all synthetic perfumes contain carcinogens, Perez. And, it's silly to single out the Olsens. You are just looking for things to pick on. If you want to talk about dangerous celebrity perfumes, J. Lo's Miami Glow EDT it actually the worst of all. It got a 10 out of 10. If you want a safe scent use essential oils.
Re: drew – Hundreds of years? You're obviously misinformed. Perfumes have not always been made with what there made with now, nor have beauty products.There are all sorts of synthetic additives that there were no machine to make 'hundreds of years' ago. Do a little research before you accuse a reputable, extremely helpful website of 'shady' science. What have you done for humanity lately? Voted republican obviously.
Perez your clothes line is hazardous to my eyes. Has Hot Topic dropped that disastrous piece of crap yet?
Check out the SUKI line of products. Their website has a ton of information on bad costmetic ingredients. Their products are safe for you, the environment and they make your skin SO SO happy!
A very SUKI-satisfied customer.
Re: Misin – 1st- I did not say "hundeds of years". And yes, perfume has basically the exact same ingredients since it became available in high volumes commercially a HUNDRED years ago. My father is a chemist asshole- I know what I'm taling about.
2nd- Who says this website is reputable? By who's standards- yours?
3rd- You don't know anything about me you dirty patchulli wearing slacker fuck.
I wear Cobalt Blends perfume oils. They have no alcohol and use only organic natural preservatives and no added color.
I typed in Paris Hilton's perfume and it says the ingredients used in it causes birth defects. I used this perfume every day when I was pregnant and my baby didnt have any birth defects. Every one is so paranoid about every thing. Learn to live foreal!
Re: LkAtU –
LOL! Thats to funny
Perez, fix your comment system!
@Drew–Misin already touched on some of this. The EWG website is based on science and yes, products have changed considerably in the last 50 years. What else has changed? Oh yeah, the rate of cancer has exploded. Obviously, not everyone will get cancer simply from using a product with a high hazard, but it's worth being informed about.
If you think there is "testing" to protect you before these products hit the market, then you are precisely the customer they are looking for–an uniformed one.
Perez-I think it is awesome that you are posting this (although the Olsen connection is weak) because it puts it out there for people to make educated decisions.
Whatever.
Everything and anything can kill you nowadays.
one of britney's body sprays scores a 9/10 for toxicity!
lolz!
There is already legislation in progress to regulate cosmetics (FDA Globalization Act). And it's in the process of being stopped. Additionally, Perez is COMPLETELY wrong on his info. I know this because I manufacture soaps and cosmetics. You CANNOT buy ANYTHING off the shelf without a preservative because it will mold within days, without a preservative. Almost all liquid products are made with water, which, when bottled up with any other ingredient will form bacteria. Did you also know the naturally occurring Eucalyptus oil can cause lung damage in children? There is no such thing as all natural unless you make it yourself, the same day from PLANTS you grow yourself. The legislation that Perez so idiotically points out that is lacking is NOT that you can toss anything in there and sell it, because of insurance. You wouldn't be covered by any old company that will pay out if you through gas into a spray bottle. Get a clue.
The Environmental Working Group has done a HUGE service by putting together that cosmetics database. I use it all the time and it has totally changed the products that I purchase for myself and my family. I'm so glad that it's getting so much recognition lately. The sunscreen ratings are also invaluable.
What exactly DOES the FDA do?? Apparently, they don't do SHIT.
why single them out? saw the list and everyone's stuff is apparently killing us perfumes from j lo brittney ralph lauren estee lauder and much more popular brands rated really bad especially those that claim to be natural. fucked up shit!
Check paris hilton's perfume, it is right up there with them!!!!!
GREAT EXPOSE PEREZ!!!
thanks for bringing to our attention one of the ways people can dupe us (even if we like those people).
MONEY is why these bad things happen, people just care more about money than they do people.
THANKS AGAIN PEREZ!!
Normally this would be a problem, except that testing cosmetics would involve shaving bunnies, rats, and other animals and putting the hazardous materials on their skin and eventually killing them just so we can say "yup they're not safe!"
Fuck, everything will give you cancer. Surely it'll be okay as long as you eat your vegetables.
Though I bet someday they'll find out vegetables give you cancer too.
Awesome site! Spread the word about the hazards we put RIGHT ONTO OUR SKIN that gets absorbed and causes problems. Mexitan is the safest sunscreen, get it peeps! Those chemical sunscreens actually cause skin cancer. Let's try to be more aware. We need to watch out for ourselves and help each other, the government sure isn't.
finally someone noticed how awful the chemicals in cosmetics are!!
Check out this amazing site its all by teenagers in California and New York!!
www.teensforsafecosmetics.org
California thankfully, is on the move with regulation of the cosmetics industry, with SB 484. Basically it will require any cosmetics manufacturer selling in California to report to the Dept. of Public Health any ingredient on state lists (like Prop. 65) any ingredient linked to cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Arnold signed it into law–which so far is the strongest protection we have so far. This is the tip of the iceberg peeps–check out a national group that's making sure our products aren't toxic: The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. www.safecosmetics.org
Please everyone read the website pay attention to your body. Be more green and Ban all the Commercial everyday products! Seriously research the ingredients and understand god speaks please pass it on.
This presents a problem if you really enjoy smelling like an olsen.
A great site to find out about ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products is www.cosmeticsinfo.org. This site is extremely transparent and gives readers oodles of information about everyday products. Read through all the data to figure out for yourself the safety of products before you listen to an activist group.
Bravo for posting this site. They do a lot of good work and cosmetics will only change if consumers put their money into companies that sell responsible, ethical products. I'd recommend your site visitors look into Pangea Organics, LUSH, Boscia, Korres, Juice Beauty, Jason, Alba, Aubrey etc.
Statement from Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen "We…Mary Kate and like Ashley would not like know what carcinogenic means, so yeah like…whatever".
Thank you for posting about this site. Great resource!!!
That's not old news to me! I'm sitting here with an unopened pack of one of the listed perfumes. I really didn't know they tested on animals either. Thanks Perez, really!!!
Wow, thanks for the link! I'm so shocked with the information on that site, but it's good to know. I'm passing it along to all my friends. Thanks so much.
Now I can go to my local pool supply store, randomly select a mixture of chemicals, add a few fragrances, come up with a catchy name, trademark it, find a celebrity endorser, and make millions. Cool.
Wow, now I can go to my local pool store, randomly select some chemicals, mix them with some floral fragrances, create a catchy name, find a celebrity to endorse, and get rich, legally. Cool