The period underwear industry is contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” How do we know this? We tested the top 17 products and found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS “forever chemicals.” So what about the popular brand Saalt period underwear? You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best …
Vanilla Bean Mini Sheet Cake from Trader Joe’s PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Lab Report
Does the Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean Mini Sheet Cake from Trader Joe's have any indication of PFAS contamination in the food packaging? This is what you've been asking us to find out so we decided to send it off to the lab to test! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, safest parchment paper, and safest glass bottled …
Best Non-Toxic Glass Bottled Beverages Sans Phthalates & PVC Inside Bottle Caps
Have you ever wondered what's inside the coating inside that glass bottle cap of your mineral water, kombucha, or apple juice? Close to 300 beverages were tested and phthalates & vinyl were found in most of them. But never fear! Mamavation is here to help you sort it out! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, …
Sustain Natural Period Underwear PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Lab Results
The period underwear industry is contaminated with PFAS "forever chemicals." How do we know this? We tested the top 17 products and found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS “forever chemicals.” So what about the popular brand Sustain Natural period underwear? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics …
PFAS in Water — Best Water Filtration Systems for PFAS “Forever Chemical” Filtration
What are the best water filtration systems for toxic PFAS "forever chemical" filtration? According to recent reporting from the US Geological Survey, close to half of Americans are drinking water with per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) over advisory levels. What do you do if your local well or water district has detectable levels of PFAS? …
Knix Period Underwear “PFAS” Forever Chemicals Laboratory Results
Knix Period Underwear is very popular, but does it contain any polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS in the crotch? Mamavation tested 17 different period underwear products (and more later) and found 65% of period underwear tested contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS. So how did Knix period panties fare after it was sent to an …
Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens (& Ones to Avoid) in 2023
Are chemical sunscreens safe for your family and will also keep you safe from sunburn & skin cancer? Recent studies linked chemicals inside sunscreens to birth defects, infertility, hormone disruption in children, and the destruction of the coral reefs. But never fear, Mamavation is here! You've trusted Mamavation to cover topics like safest …
Joyja Period Underwear PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Lab Results
The period underwear industry is awash in PFAS chemicals. How do we know? We tested the top 17 products and found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS "forever chemicals." But what about popular brand Joyja period underwear? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst non-toxic …
Cali Bamboo Flooring PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Laboratory Results
When you are looking for bamboo flooring and also want to avoid PFAS "forever chemicals," most companies will tell you they do not add this chemical to their product. But we also know from the Green Science Policy Institute that PFAS is a problem in flooring. So what's the truth? You can't find out without sending something to an EPA-certified lab. …
Armpit Cleanse: How to Get Natural Deodorant to Work
Have you tried using natural deodorant only to find yourself in a stinky situation? Don't fret! You're not alone! There's a trick to wearing natural deodorant when you've spent most of your life using the conventional stuff. Mamavation would like to share with you our armpit detox so you can use natural deodorant without the stank! You've trusted …
Best Non-Toxic Natural Deodorants Sans Nasty Chemicals 2021
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, …
Spritz & Hard Seltzer with Safer Ingredients & Processing
Are you having friends over soon? If you find yourself entertaining or wanting to hang out by the pool and have something alcoholic but light and refreshing, you may reach for a spritz or hard seltzer. So which brands don't have plasticizers or surprising chemicals inside? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest coffees, tea …