Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e. PFAS chemicals) are showing up in all sorts of products like period underwear, bamboo flooring, and parchment paper, but what about old-fashioned ketchup? Mamavation sent out 12 store-bought ketchup products to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of PFAS and are reporting back those findings. …
Not All Organic Milk Is Created Equal–Best and Worst Organic Dairies
Not all organic milk is created equal so we've learned from a recent updated report from the Cornucopia Institute. From best to worst organic dairies it's clear that the mission of organic can vary from brand to brand. Based on the report, it seems like some organic dairies are not valuing the mission of the certification and what it stands for. …
Safest Non-Toxic Dishwashing Detergents For The Planet 2021
Have you ever wondered what was inside the dishwashing detergent you've been using? Does this product contain any chemicals that are harmful to humans or the Planet? Mamavation took a look at the top 100 dishwashing detergents and evaluated them based on the ingredients they contain. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest …
Safest Baby Foods Without Heavy Metals or Perchlorate: 2019 & 2021 LAB RESULTS
In a new investigation released, close to 200 baby foods were tested across the United States and 95% of them contained one or more heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium or mercury. They also found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, inside baby food & infant formula used as an "anti-static" agent. This is horrifying. We know. So what …
Safest Non-Toxic “Breathable” Crib Mattresses & Marketing Tricks to Look Out For!
When you are shopping for a crib mattress as a new mom, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of your child suffocating on it. But some brands are capitalizing on those fears to sell something that could potentially be more dangerous. Mamavation community members discovered what looked like mold inside one of their "breathable" …
Safest Non-Toxic Dish Soap Liquid & Bar Soaps 2021
I don't know anyone who likes doing dishes in the sink, but we all have to do it. Next time you are sudsing up those dishes, have you ever wondered what ingredients would be safest for your family and the Planet? Well, we found out for you! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best cleaning products, best non-toxic laundry detergents, …
Best Non-Toxic Mouthwash For Your Oral Microbiome, Bad Breath, Teeth, & Gums 2021
Do you need a good non-toxic mouthwash you can trust that is good for your oral microbiome, bad breath, teeth, & gums? Mamavation took a look at the most popular 100+ mouthwash products and ranked them for you based on ingredients that support your oral microbiome according to the most recent research. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you …
Ruby Love Period Underwear PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Lab Report
After testing over 19 period underwear products, we've found that the period panty industry is contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” How do we know this? We found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS “forever chemicals.” So what about the popular brand Ruby Love Period Underwear? You’ve trusted …
Safest Non-Toxic Bamboo Flooring Without PFAS “Forever Chemicals”–Lab Reports
Which brand of bamboo flooring is free from detectable PFAS "Forever Chemicals" and is safer for families? Mamavation tested eight different bamboo flooring brands at an EPA-certified lab to find out. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest organic mattresses without PFAS, safest period underwear sans PFAS, and safest parchment …
Best Non-Toxic Beard Oils For Hair Growth & Hormonal Health 2021
Which non-toxic beard oils are effective in safeguarding your man's hormonal health & his hair growth? We looked at the most popular products out there to tell you. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, safest organic mattresses without PFAS treatments, and safest non-toxic shampoos, now join us as we bring you all …
Safest Non-Toxic Toothpaste & Tooth Powder With & Without Fluoride
Should or should you not use fluoride in your toothpaste? The answer may surprise you. We reached out to our experts who are highly respected in their fields to help you navigate this and ranked all the brands accordingly. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the best non-toxic shampoo, best non-toxic sunscreens, & best non-toxic …
Safest Non-Toxic Parchment Paper Without PFAS “Forever Chemicals”–Lab Reports
When you're cooking and using parchment paper, you certainly don't want to use products that contain PFAS "forever chemicals" right? Mamavation tested 5 popular brands to help you out! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest salmon & tuna brands, best non-toxic collagen brands, & best spritz & hard seltzers, now …