What basmati rice products can you safely feed your family that have been tested for toxic arsenic, the most common contaminant? Mamavation accepted rice donations from women across the United States and sent them to an independent EPA-certified laboratory to test for arsenic, lead, cadmium & mercury. This consumer study will report how the …
Best Non-Toxic Natural Deodorants Sans Nasty Chemicals
Deodorant is something you want to do once a day 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, …
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 …
Vitamin D Supplements Tested for Pesticides, Lead, PFAS, & Phthalates
Which Vitamin D supplements (primarily D3 K2 combos) contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and phthalates? We asked our audience which Vitamin D supplements they were using, and then sent the top 11 products to different EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant …
Kasandrinos — Verified Phthalate-Free Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Are you looking for the safest organic extra virgin olive oil available right now? Mamavation has done extensive testing of olive oils over the past few years, and we have FINALLY found the first phthalate-free olive oil — Kasandrinos. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cooking oils tested for phthalates, safest children's …
Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Compilation Guide
Who are the safest tea brands without PFAS "forever chemicals?" This is the question that Mamavation has been attempting to answer for you by sending the most popular tea brands to our EPA-certified laboratory to test. After all that testing, which tea brands and tea products do we recommend? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like (1) …
Mamavation Finds PFAS-Laden Pesticides in Driscoll’s Strawberries
Mamavation tested organic and conventional strawberries from Driscoll's for 500+ types of pesticides at our EPA-certified laboratory and found PFAS-laden pesticides, also known as "forever pesticides," in conventional strawberries. What does this mean, and what should your family do when shopping to ensure your own safety? You've trusted Mamavation …
How Toxic Is Your Hair Dye? Best & Worst Hair Color Brands
Do you hate your gray hairs or just want a change? Hair dyes or hair color 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 or use the best non-toxic …
Sea Salt & Himalayan Salt Tested For Heavy Metals Like Lead & Microplastics — Guide
What are the levels of heavy metals and microplastics found inside your favorite sea salt and Himalayan salt products? This was the question Mamavation community members asked us and we didn't know the answer, so we sent 23 popular salt products [with more added later] off to an EPA-certified laboratory to find out. Do you want to know how high the …
Sourdough Bread Tested for Glyphosate — Guide
Which sourdough bread at the grocery store does NOT have detectable glyphosate, a very common toxic herbicide? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in "Roundup Ready" GMO crops and has been linked with cancer. If you want to avoid glyphosate and other hormone-disrupting chemicals, Mamavation is your one-stop shop for the safest food and products …
Long Grain Rice Tested for Arsenic & Lead — Guide
What long grain rice products can you safely feed your family that have been tested for toxic arsenic, the most common contaminant? Mamavation accepted rice donations from women across the United States and sent them to an independent EPA-certified laboratory to test for arsenic, lead, cadmium & mercury. This consumer study will report how the …
Netflix Film “The Plastic Detox” Covers Infertility & Tips for Reduction
Netflix recently debuted the documentary "The Plastic Detox," a surprisingly uplifting story that explores the connection between plastics and infertility. It also explores the question, can plastic reduction help couples get pregnant after they have struggled with infertility? The answer is yes, it's a possibility. There's also a toxicity test …