When you start to take your water quality seriously, you'll end up wanting to use a water filter for your drinking water because most water districts have at least some contaminants above the public health goal. That doesn't necessarily mean anything illegal is happening, but it means you could be putting some family members at risk if they have a …
2025 Best HEPA Air Purifiers–Smoke, Dust, Pollen, & Microbes
What is the best HEPA air purifier in 2025 to clean up airborne contaminants such as smoke, dust, pollen, & microbes? Do you also need a system to handle indoor air quality issues like ultrafine particles and allergens in large rooms? Mamavation investigates the air purifier industry, looking at how they handle airborne particles in indoor …
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 …
2 Year Global Study Deems Glyphosate Cancerous at “Safe” Levels
A global scientific study examining the relationship between the most popular herbicide, glyphosate, and cancers may impact global safety levels soon. Rats exposed to glyphosate at doses deemed "safe" by regulators for human populations were found to have instead caused 6 of the top 10 most common cancers in the world. What does this mean for …
Coconut Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
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. …
Children’s Environmental Health Scientists Suggest Chemical Standards
Twenty-five children's environmental health scientists published in the New England Journal of Medicine to announce the creation of the Consortium for Children's Environmental Health called the Institute for Preventative Health, which will make regulatory recommendations for protecting children and pregnant women from toxic chemicals. According to …
Safest Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens Sans Toxic PFAS Coatings 2024
Are you looking for the safest air fryer or air fryer ovens without PFAS coatings? Truth be told many of the highly-rated “favorite” air fryers on the market contain potentially toxic proprietary nonstick coatings, and/or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals." But never fret, we looked into all …
“Gluten-Free” Foods Tested for Glyphosate, Other Pesticides, & Gluten
Which "gluten-free" foods have the least amount of toxic herbicide glyphosate, other pesticides, and gluten? A recent consumer study tested close to 50 "gluten-free" processed food products for several types of pesticides and gluten at the laboratory and Mamavation is about to summarize this study and showcase the brands that did the best and worst …
Non-Toxic Couches – Furniture Swatches of Sofas & Armchairs Tested For Indications of PFAS
This is Mamavation's non-toxic couch guide released with swatch testing. Does your favorite non-toxic furniture brand contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" on the fabric of their couches, sofas, armchairs, & ottomans? Mamavation just released our non-toxic couch investigation to answer these questions for you. We spent years emailing …
“Band-Aids” & Bandages with Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Report
Do your "band-aids" or bandages have indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" inside the absorbent pad or adhesive flaps? This is exactly what the Mamavation community asked us and we had no idea, so we started testing different bandage products to find out. Mamavation sent several types of bandages off to an EPA-certified lab to ascertain whether …
Safest Baby Bottles Sans Lead & Microplastics — Baby Registry Guide
Where are the safest baby bottles without contamination of lead and microplastics? Mamavation partnered with Eric Ritter from Detectlead.com to analyze glass and plastic baby bottles for lead by using XRF analyzer technology, which is the exact instrumentation used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to test other types of consumer goods …
Condoms & Lubricants Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
What are the safest condoms and lubricants without indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" This was the question Mamavation members asked us because they were concerned about these products for their own personal health, but also for the young adults & teenagers in their lives. We did not know the answer to these questions because no one has …