Reynolds came out with a new "non-stick" aluminum foil and some people in our community were concerned it was coated with PFAS "forever chemicals" so we got to testing. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest parchment paper without PFAS chemicals, safest ketchups without PFAS chemicals, & safest cookware without PFAS & …
Ketchup Ranked: Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Industry Wide
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e. PFAS chemicals) are showing up in all sorts of products like period underwear, bamboo flooring, and parchment paper, but what about old-fashioned ketchup? Mamavation sent out 12 store-bought ketchup products to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of PFAS and are reporting back those findings. …
California Bans PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging & Straws & Labels Cookware
Great news has come out of California! They have banned dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals in food packaging and restricted them in cookware. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS & nanoparticles, safest period underwear without PFAS, and safest collagen without dangerous levels of heavy metals, now …
Not All Organic Milk Is Created Equal–Best and Worst Organic Dairies
Not all organic milk is created equal so we've learned from a recent updated report from the Cornucopia Institute. From best to worst organic dairies it's clear that the mission of organic can vary from brand to brand. Based on the report, it seems like some organic dairies are not valuing the mission of the certification and what it stands for. …
Safest Non-Toxic Dishwashing Detergents For The Planet 2021
Have you ever wondered what was inside the dishwashing detergent you've been using? Does this product contain any chemicals that are harmful to humans or the Planet? Mamavation took a look at the top 100 dishwashing detergents and evaluated them based on the ec0-friendly ingredients they contain, including dishwasher pods. You've trusted Mamavation …
Safest Baby Foods Without Heavy Metals or Perchlorate: 2019 & 2021 LAB RESULTS
In a new investigation released, close to 200 baby foods were tested across the United States and 95% of them contained one or more heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium, or mercury. They also found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, inside baby food & infant formula used as an "anti-static" agent. This is horrifying. We know. So what …
Want Safer Beauty & Personal Care Products? Support Federal Legislation in 2021
Do you like the idea of easily being able to find safer beauty and personal care products anywhere you shop? It's not happening yet, but it can in the future if you support federal legislation happening right now in 2021. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest non-toxic deodorants, safest shampoos, and period underwear …
Safest Non-Toxic “Breathable” Crib Mattresses & Marketing Tricks to Look Out For!
When you are shopping for a crib mattress as a new mom, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of your child suffocating on it. But some brands are capitalizing on those fears to sell something that could potentially be more dangerous. Mamavation community members discovered what looked like mold inside one of their "breathable" …
Safest Non-Toxic Dish Soap Liquid & Bar Soaps 2021
I don't know anyone who likes doing dishes in the sink, but we all have to do it. Next time you are sudsing up those dishes, have you ever wondered what ingredients would be safest for your family and the Planet? Well, we found out for you! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best cleaning products, best non-toxic laundry detergents, …
Lilova Period Underwear PFAS “Forever Chemical” Lab Report
After testing over 19 period underwear products, we’ve found indications that the period panty industry could be contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” How do we know this? We found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS “forever chemicals.” So what about the popular brand Lilova Period Underwear? You’ve …
Cora Period Underwear PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Lab Report
After testing over 19 period underwear products, we’ve found indications that the period panty industry could be contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” How do we know this? We found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS “forever chemicals.” So what about the popular brand Cora Period Underwear? You’ve …
Best Non-Toxic Mouthwash For Your Oral Microbiome, Bad Breath, Teeth, & Gums 2021
Do you need a good non-toxic mouthwash you can trust that is good for your oral microbiome, bad breath, teeth, & gums? While we are all thinking about brushing, flossing, and gum disease, Mamavation took a look at the most popular 100+ mouthwash products and ranked them for you based on ingredients that support your oral microbiome according to …