In just about every bathroom, bedroom, and car, people keep a tube of body lotion - generally to ward off dry skin or to smell nice. The beauty industry has turned into a well-oiled machine pushing out new products at an alarming rate. And they have every reason to because sales of body moisturizers have skyrocketed. You've trusted Mamavation to …
Safer Cosmetics: Toxic & Non-Toxic Makeup Brands Investigation
Chemicals found in makeup products can be toxic and completely legal to sell. That's shocking to most people when they first learn it, but it's completely true. So what are you supposed to do when your daughter is old enough to wear makeup and what about yourself? Today's investigation is all about safer cosmetics. You've trusted Mamavation to …
Mamavation’s 150+ Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The holidays are almost here and what do you buy for everyone that isn't full of toxins, polluting plastic, or isn't just junk? We've scoured the internet to bring you some of our favorite finds that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals and fun for the holidays. Ready to dive in? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest small …
Safest & Most Effective Head Lice Treatment Products
It's back to school time and one of the biggest, grossest part of the entire year is upon us: head lice season. Fresh from adventures around the world, the children all culminate in one single place - school - and they pass head lice around like a note. What should you do? And what are best head lice products that have the safest ingredients? …
Hand Sanitizer Investigation–Safe & Best Brands For Children
If you live in the modern world, you've run across an array of hand sanitizer options, which are used to kill the germs on your hands. But as we learn more about bacteria, it's apparent that some brands of hand sanitizers may be doing more harm than good. Which ones are they? We're happy to tell you. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other …
Toxic Deodorant Chemicals–What Brands to Avoid & Best Brands Available
Deodorant is something you want to do once and forget about. It better work. And hopefully, it doesn't have ingredients linked to cancer. The deodorant industry has come a long way and the number of green beauty options is vast compared to just a couple of years ago. Whether you want conventional, middle of the road, or non-toxic deodorant, there's …
These 40+ DEET-Free Bug Sprays Will Keep You Toxin & Insect Free
This summer, we seem to be plagued by pests. From my son's overreaction to a simple mosquito bite to a new case of the bubonic plague (yes, the “Black Plague” from the middle ages) and Lyme disease, pests have gotten more dangerous. At a time when most insects are on the decline, the type of insects that can cause harm to humans is on the rise. So …
10 Homemade DIY Natural Shampoo Recipes w/ Non Toxic Ingredients
Shampoo and conditioners can contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that add to the toxic load in your body. After investigating conventional shampoos and finding so many toxic and endocrine-disrupting ingredients, we decided to share some homemade shampoo recipes you can make at home at your leisure containing ingredients that are natural and easy …
Less Than Half of These 70+ Face Washes & Moisturizers Are Considered Safe
The world is changing and so is the beauty industry. Dirty beauty products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals are so last century. Women are starting to demand safe and effective beauty products as they are learning more about the dangers of chemicals to our health and the environment. So how safe are the face washes and moisturizers you use …
50+ Non-Toxic Hair Styling Products You Can’t Live Without!
Beautifully shiny and coifed hair can take a lot of work, and a lot of hair products. But have you ever stopped to consider if your hair care products are safe? Do you really know what’s in them? I don't know about you, but I see no reason to add harmful chemicals to my daily routine if I can find non-toxic alternatives. Good news! Mamavation has …
How Toxic Is Your Hair Dye? Best & Worst Hair Color Brands
Do you hate your gray hairs or just want a change? Hair dyes are one of the most amazing inventions of all time--it's a product that makes us feel younger, more confident and exciting. Naturally, the best way to get rid of that unwanted silver hair is with hair color. But if you’re trying to live a clean and non-toxic lifestyle, hair color …
Sunscreen Chemicals Harm Children & Coral Reefs, Except For These Brands
Are chemical sunscreens safe for your family? The answer to that question may surprise you. Sunscreen chemicals have been a topic of conversation for several years. Recent studies linked chemicals inside sunscreens to birth defects, infertility, hormone disruption in children, and the destruction of the coral reefs. Reaction across the country has …