Period underwear or period panties are super absorbent and a lifesaver for women when their period has come, but some of them could also be coated with persistent & hormone-disrupting Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. The Mamavation community members asked us to start testing "leak-proof" period underwear to see if it had …
Report Alerts Consumers to Greenwashing in Baby Crib Mattress Industry
Have you noticed it seems like every crib mattress brand is claiming to be green and sustainable somehow? Well, it's becoming such a big problem that consumers are confusing legit organic crib mattresses with conventional toxic ones. So which brands are to blame? We're naming names! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best organic …
Study Finds PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in 100% of Breastmilk Samples Tested
Nursing mothers were shocked when a study was released this week that found PFAS in 100% of breastmilk samples tested. So what is a nursing mother to do? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you useful topics like safest cookware without PFAS, safest parchment paper without PFAS, and safest air fryers without PFAS, now join us as we bring you this …
Target’s “Clean Beauty” Personal Care Aisle Ranked via Ingredients Guide
Have you seen Target's "Clean Beauty" Aisle? It's that part of Target which claims to be non-toxic, safer and green. But is Target following a similar standard of "clean beauty" as Mamavation? Well, not really. You've trusted Mamavation to cover topics like safest air fryers without PFAS coatings, safest non-toxic cookware, & other Mamavation …
Reynolds Kitchen Parchment Paper–PFAS Results From Certified Lab
Are you concerned about PFAS and parchment paper? Mamavation fans have been asking us to test brands of parchment paper so this week we are releasing the PFAS results from Reynolds Kitchen Parchment Paper. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, best & worst organic mattresses, & best collagens, now join us for …
Kirkland (Costco) Parchment Baking Paper–PFAS Results From Certified Lab
Have you purchased any parchment paper from Costco lately? We sent Kirkland's signature culinary parchment paper to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, i.e. PFAS chemicals. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, best & worst organic mattresses, & best collagens, …
70% of Popularly Ranked Companies Are Improving Toxic Chemical Safety
We've got some good news! Retail safety, although needing improvement, is getting safer than it was years ago. With so many retail stores to choose from, why not select the ones that are keeping your family the safest, right? Mamavation tends to agree and has good news from our NGO partners about improvements in toxic chemical safety with …
If You Care Brand Parchment Baking Paper–PFAS Testing Results From Certified Lab
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, i.e. PFAS chemicals, are completely ubiquitous, but are they inside If You Care Parchment Baking Paper? That was a question directly from you, our audience. To find out Mamavation sent If You Care Parchment Baking Paper to an EPA certified lab to test it and find out! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you …
“Quats” Used in Disinfectant Products Linked to Immune Dysfunction
Put down that bottle of disinfectant! Have you looked to see if it contains quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) or "quats" yet? Well, you should find out because new studies are pointing to some human health concerns with use of "quats" in cleaning products. You're trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best disinfectants, best & worst air …
Glyphosate Testing–Honeymaid Graham Cracker Results 2021
Have you ever wondered how much glyphosate was in Honeymaid Graham Crackers? Well, one of our community members asked us to test them, so we did! Stick around for the results. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other test results looking at things like PFAS in In-N-Out Burger wrappers, glyphosate in Orgain Protein Drink, or DDT in Stonyfield …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic Shaving Creams for Sensitive Skin 2023
Nearly every bathroom is home to at least one can or tube of shaving cream, lotion, or gel. Whether we’re shaving legs, face, bikini area, or anything else, we all want shaving products that help the razor glide smoothly, prevent bumps, protect sensitive skin, and -- of course -- are safe for our bodies and the environment. But which are the best …
Report Finds Widespread Fake Sustainable Seafood Labeling in Tuna & Salmon
The seafood aisle is confusing enough, but we are now finding that many claims of sustainable seafood are actually more fantasy than reality. A report from Seachoice.org has found widespread fake sustainable seafood labeling in tuna & salmon. So what are you supposed to do when you want to purchase seafood that is better for you and the Planet? …