Which baby wipes are the safest for babies? Mamavation combined testing from Consumer Reports with testing we did ourselves to bring you the most comprehensive investigation on baby wipes. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you investigations like (1) safest disposable diapers tested for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals," (2) safest …
Infrared Sauna: A Safe Way to Detox & Lose Weight
When you think of saunas, you may think of a spa day with your girlfriends, a way to relax after a workout, or something you treat yourself to on vacation. But did you know that a sauna can actually help improve your health, especially detoxing chemicals like BPA, PCBs and pesticides? That's important given families are constantly bombarded with a …
Safest Non-Toxic Makeup Remover Wipes or Cleansing Wipes
Are you looking for the safest, non-toxic makeup remover wipes to clean dirt, makeup, and oil from your face? If you've been confused by the ingredients in these products, we are here to help! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you investigations like (1) safest makeup tested for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals," (2) toilet paper tested for …
Safest Cast Iron Cookware Investigation — Quality Guide
Which cast iron cookware brands are the safest and highest quality? Cast iron cookware is one of the safest cookware types, but which brands use the highest-quality materials and are free of lead? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like (1) safest cookware, (2) safest cooking oil tested for phthalates, (3) safest bakeware, (4) safest air …
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 …
Researchers Found Plasticizers, Flame Retardants & UV-Filter Exposure via Mattresses
Scientists found toxic plasticizers, fire retardants, and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) inside conventional children's mattresses. New research from the University of Toronto shows that many conventional children's mattresses are releasing hormone-disrupting plasticizers (phthalates), flame retardants, UV filters, and other semivolatile …
Non-Toxic Activewear Guide: Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Workout Leggings & Yoga Pants
Are you looking for non-toxic activewear like workout leggings & yoga pants? Whether you wear your activewear for leisure or for activity at the gym, we aren't judging. But what we ARE judging is the 42 workout legging and yoga pant brands that we sent to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for indications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances …
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 …
Clearly Filtered Water Filter Microplastic Testing Results
Does the Clearly Filtered water filter remove microplastics? Mamavation already cleared this filter for superior PFAS "forever chemical" removal, but what about microplastics? To answer this question, we partnered with The Water Map to test our kitchen sink and refrigerator water after installing the Clearly Filtered water filters. You've trusted …
Prenatal Vitamins Tested for Pesticides, Lead, Phthalates, & PFAS
Which prenatal vitamins contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and phthalates? We asked our audience which prenatal supplements they were using, and then sent the top 9 products to different EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant testing. The results provide …
Best Grass-Fed Meat Box Delivery Companies for Beef, Chicken, & Pork
What are the best alternatives to "Big Meat?" Finding a grass-fed meat box delivery company that ships beef, chicken, & pork across the United States from small family farms. But what about their practices? What do they feed their animals? Do they raise their animals on pasture? Are antibiotics or hormones used? Mamavation reached out to the …
Butter Wrappers & Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Buying Guide
With all this talk of PFAS "forever chemicals" found inside butter wrappers, you may be asking yourself, "Where is the safest butter?" You've already heard that Kerrygold was sued in Superior Court after claiming to have "Pure Irish butter" while also packaging their products in contact wraps containing toxic PFAS "forever chemicals." So which …