Which coconut oils have the least phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastics that find their way into many foods and personal care products. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular coconut oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for several types of phthalates to find out. …
Ghee Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
Which ghees have the least toxic phthalate contamination? Ghee is a type of clarified butter used for cooking and when Mamavation sent these products off to our EPA-certified lab, phthalates were found. Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals often used as additives in plastics & fragrances that find their way into many foods and personal …
Green Tea Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Green Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular green tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you consumer studies like safest olive …
The Best Non Toxic Toasters & Toaster Ovens Of 2025 (A Guidebook)
Many toasters & toaster ovens contain non-stick coatings made from toxic per & poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on food contact surfaces. These toxic coatings have been known to leach hormone-disrupting chemicals onto the food. So where are the best toaster ovens? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware …
Best (& Worst) Reusable Water Bottles — Stainless Steel & Glass
So you've decided to stop drinking water from plastic water bottles. Congratulations and thank you! Now you need to find the safest non-toxic reusable water bottle in glass or stainless steel. There are so many options for eco-friendly reusable water bottles for daily use. Where are the best and safest options? You've trusted Mamavation to bring …
Toxic Phthalate & Fire Retardant Exposure to Children in Mattresses Study
A recent study found phthalates, fire retardants, and other hormone-disrupting chemical contaminants in the air of children's rooms. Another companion study figured out those same chemicals found in their room were likely coming from their mattress. This begs the question, why are these chemicals there, and what can you do about it to protect your …
Safest Non-Toxic Electric Kettles — Guide
Where can you find the safest non-toxic electric tea kettles for you to brew your favorite tea? Mamavation reached out to the most popular brands asking them what materials they are using, if they require any problematic chemical disclosures, and whether they are exposing their customers to microplastics over time. What were their responses? You've …
Indications of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Toilet Paper — Report
Does your toilet paper contain indications of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation was asked that question by our audience and the only way to find out was to send the most popular toilet paper products to the lab. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best green beauty …
Chamomile Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Chamomile Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular chamomile tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to (1) have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes and then (2) have the tea bags tested for total fluorine. …
Best (& Worst) Organic Infant Formulas — Cow’s Milk, Goat Milk, & Specialty
New mothers who struggle to breastfeed turn to organic formula every year without knowing the hidden secret of the industry--there is no such thing as organic formula in the United States. And that's because each brand contains ingredients not allowable in the organic standards, which technically makes it NOT an organic food. Some are better than …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Deodorants — Guide
Does your favorite deodorant contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce. These chemicals are very useful, but also incredibly persistent and toxic. Mamavation was asked if any deodorants …
Castor Oil Tested For Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Where can you find the safest castor oil products with the least toxic phthalates? Mamavation sent the most popular castor oil products to an EPA-certified laboratory to test them for hormone-disrupting phthalates. You've trusted Mamavation to release studies on cooking oils, coffee, Earl Grey Teas, and deodorants, now join us for another consumer …