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 …
Best Water Filters–Investigation on Tap Water, Toxins & Microplastics
It’s estimated that most Americans are drinking water that has contaminants above the public health goal, meaning certain populations could be impacted by harmful chemicals in their water. Getting a water filter is a really good idea regardless of where you live, but which ones won't accidentally expose you to plasticizers leaching out of their …
Grocer Ahold Delhaize Bans PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging & Beauty Products!
Grocery Ahold Delhaize just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from their own branded products in food packaging and beauty products in their stores by 2020. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Grocer Ahold Delhaize has taken …
Home Depot Phasing Out Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Carpets & Rugs
Home Depot just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from all carpeting & rugs purchased in their stores by end of 2019. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Home Depot has taken this vow to protect its consumers. You've …
Thrive Market Creates Glyphosate Free Aisles So You Can Give Monsanto The Finger
What crunchy green mom doesn't love to give Monsanto the finger? So Thrive Market, an online retail store dedicated to non-toxic products and non-GMO food, has created the first "glyphosate free" aisle so you can shop and give Monsanto the finger at the same time. You've trusted Mamavation on topics like best salad dressings, best hummus, and …
It’s Settled. Probiotics Work & Here’s 70+ Brands Ranked on Quality & Science
Probiotics are a $50 billion dollar industry. And that's for good reason. Since 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been studying bacteria and it impacts on our health, isolating over 2,000 strains of human bacteria and studying them. Those findings have fundamentally changed our understanding of how the body works. But which …
Mom Threatened Arrest at Norwegian Air After Complaining About Lost Luggage
International travel is getting increasingly dangerous for Americans and here is one of the reasons why. As an American, I have a bubble around me that others see. They don't always see me. And what does that bubble look like? Trump. Regardless of where you go and what you believe, this is becoming a problem for Americans …
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bamboo In the Kitchen
Bamboo is a remarkable renewable resource for everyday products like kitchen utensils, cutting boards, pot scrappers and disposable plates. You could say bamboo is the ‘poster child’ of renewable materials for its versatility and range of application. However, as with any material, there are varying degrees of quality that we would like to …
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 …
How Toxic Is Your Toilet Paper? Investigation of Brands
What are you wiping your bottom with? When it comes to toilet paper brands, most people focus on quality & comfort. If you are into green & non-toxic living, you'd likely select a recycled brand to be more sustainable. But did you know that your toilet paper could be treated with harsh chemicals regardless if it's "sustainable" or not? And …
This Brand Was Caught With a Toxic Ingredient and Immediately Changed
We all make mistakes right? That's what I tell my kids. It's what you do after the mistake that really counts. Well, here is a feel-good story about a brand that was faced with a toxic error in its formulation and made it right immediately. One of my favorite brands, Thrive Market, made a mistake in one of their "nontoxic" formulations and …
Try These 10 Waste-Free Products to Simplify Your Life & Go Plastic-Free
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes …
