Do your period panties contain toxic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? Last week, Jessian Choy from the Sierra Club posted about how she sent Thinx underwear to a lab that frequently tests for PFAS to see if her menstrual underwear was problematic to public health. The results and aftermath were shocking, but Mamavation …
Best & Worst Non-Toxic Body Lotions 2023
In just about every bathroom, bedroom, and car, people keep a tube of body lotion - generally to ward off dry skin or to smell nice. The beauty industry has turned into a well-oiled machine pushing out new products at an alarming rate. And they have every reason to because sales of body moisturizers have skyrocketed. You've trusted Mamavation to …
Best Non-Toxic Car Seats Free From Flame Retardants 2020
When you have a baby, you have to have a car seat--that's the law. Everyone is concerned about getting the car seat correctly secured in the car, but have you ever bothered to look into the chemicals used to create these car seats? We've discovered a slew of toxic chemicals, like fire retardants and perfluorinated chemicals, that are off-gassing …
Wines Without Glyphosate, GMO Yeast, Added Sulfites & Arsenic Investigation
Are you a wine lover? Don't worry, we won't judge. When you are relaxing after a long day or just wanting to hang out with friends, a glass of wine may be one of your favorite things. Since you are coming to Mamavation, you know we are going to look into the safest wine possible to enjoy. Are you ready to have us tackle your wine? You've trusted …
Safer Cosmetics: Toxic & Non-Toxic Makeup Brands Investigation
Are you using safer cosmetics? Navigating the beauty industry and finding safe products are very tricky. Today's investigation is all about safer makeup. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst deodorants, best & worst face washes & moisturizers, safest & most toxic hair color brands, now join us as we take …
Children Exposed to 44x More BPA Than Originally Thought
Have you ever had the feeling that you're not really getting the full story? Well, a recent study published in the Lancet states just that--we've never gotten the full story on how much bisphenol-A (BPA) we are exposed to. In fact, the Feds have been doing it wrong this entire time! This shortcoming also extends to other chemicals that are just as …
100+ Children’s Supplements & Probiotics Ranked By Safety & Quality Ingredients
Walk down the aisle of your local health food store or do a quick internet search and you'll come across an astounding number of children's vitamins and supplements all with different claims and reasons for use. It's overwhelming, to say the very least. So which ones should you purchase for your kids? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics …
Jello Is Good For You–7 Science-Based Benefits of Collagen
Okay, I'm not talking about the kind of Jello we grew up with as a kid, cause that stuff is nasty and full of artificial ingredients. What I am talking about is gelatin and collagen--something that has incredible health benefits if you purchase the right kind. We took a skeptical look at all the marketing behind collagen and compared it to the …
Safest Retail Stores to Shop At During Holidays 2019
There are so many retail stores in the United States, but which ones are looking out for the safety of your family? Safer Chemicals Healthy Families releases a special Retailer Reportcard every year which serves to pressure the industry to use safer chemicals and materials while also working with them on a pathway to improvement. So in 2019 which …
Mamavation’s 150+ Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The holidays are almost here and what do you buy for everyone that isn't full of toxins, polluting plastic, or isn't just junk? We've scoured the internet to bring you some of our favorite finds that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals and fun for the holidays. Ready to dive in? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest small …
First US Study on Vaginal Steaming for Postpartum Care–And How You Can Get Started Yoni Steaming!
Vaginal steaming or yoni steaming has been in the news for close to a decade after being popularized by Hollywood celebrities. But all of that celebrity glam overlooks the fact that close to every continent in the world has a history of using vaginal steaming for gynecological health. Today modern midwives & some immigrant groups in the US use …
How To Avoid Fire Retardant Chemicals Banned in Europe & Found Recently In American Televisions
When you pick up a television from Best Buy, you probably don't think about the possibility of that television exposing your family to harmful chemicals recently banned in Europe, but that is exactly what a study just found. So what do you do if you want to live in the modern world with a television? We have those answers. You've trusted Mamavation …