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 …
Paper Towels Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Do your paper towels 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 paper towel 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 …
Safest Soil for Gardening Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Are you looking for the safest soil for gardening? Mamavation sent many popular garden soils to an EPA-certified laboratory testing for PFAS "forever chemicals." Unfortunately, many organic garden soils came back with detections. Would you like to know which garden soils had non-detections? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other consumer …
40% of California’s Produce May Contain PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Says Report
California farmers sprayed over 14 MILLION lbs. of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals" on crops between 2018 and 2023, and now about 40% of non-organic California-grown produce is contaminated, according to special reports prepared by the Environmental Working Group. Was this PFAS pesticide contamination sprayed by you? …
Natural, Organic & Non-Toxic Dog Food Purchasing Guide
What are the best natural organic & non-toxic dog food brands "free-from" things like growth hormones, fillers, and other problematic chemicals? You love your dog and want him or her to be healthy and happy, right? We can help you find the best food for your pup! You've trusted Mamavation to cover topics like best organic mattresses, best green …
Brown Rice Tested for Arsenic & Lead — Guide
What brown 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 brown …
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? …