What are the levels of heavy metals and microplastics found inside your favorite sea salt and Himalayan salt products? This was the question Mamavation community members asked us and we didn't know the answer, so we sent 23 popular salt products off to an EPA-certified laboratory to find out. Do you want to know how high the levels of heavy metals …
Safest Non-Toxic & Natural Rugs For The Whole Family — Guide
Are you looking for a safe natural non-toxic rug free from harmful chemicals for your living room or for the kids bedroom? Natural fiber rugs are a great choice for anyone looking for the safest selections. There are also rugs made from synthetic fabric that also avoid the most problematic chemicals as well. Based on your budget and interest, we …
Nailing It: Best & Worst Non-Toxic Nail Polishes
When it comes to nail polish and nail art, women love to express themselves. But inhalation & dermal absorption of hormone-disrupting chemicals can also be a big problem. While conventional nail polish can leave your nails looking like pieces of hard candy, the contaminants you inhale are linked to chronic disease & cancers. You don't need …
Best Non-Toxic Weighted Blankets with Safer Materials
Are you looking for the perfect weighted blanket made from safer materials and fabrics? Weighted blankets work to settle the nervous system by providing deep pressure stimulation. What does science say about weighted blankets and which products are the safest? You've come to the right place! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you safest bedding …
Natural, Non-Toxic, & Organic Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your family, friends, or co-workers? Mamavation’s Natural, Non-Toxic, & Organic Holiday Gift Guide for 2023 has the best gift ideas without toxic chemicals for your entire family! We’ve found the perfect gift for everyone in your life including gifts for him, her, little ones, tweens, teenagers, gifts …
Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder, Brownie, & Cake Mix — Safest Products Guide
Where do you find the safest milk chocolate, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, brownie, and chocolate cake mix with lower levels of heavy metals lead & cadmium? The answer to this question can only be found when EPA-certified laboratories are testing chocolate for lead and cadmium and sharing those results. Today, we are reporting on a consumer …
Disposable & Cloth Diapers Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Do disposable diapers and cloth diapers contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation community members asked me to study this, knowing that babies can use over 4,000 diapers in the first three years of their life. How you diaper your baby matters because if PFAS are present in diapers, they may be absorbed by your baby. Mamavation …
Safer Green Beauty Cosmetic Guide — PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Makeup
Welcome to our green beauty cosmetic guide! Do green beauty cosmetics contain PFAS "forever chemicals?" Answer: Likely, but not all. Green beauty cosmetics sold in the United States may contain contamination-type levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, …
Shocking Study Finds Phthalates in Organic Dairy Products & Oils — Guide
A recent study has made every organic eater moan with frustration as they find out that phthalates, a hormone-disrupting chemical class, are just as commonplace in organic products as conventional products. Which brands were problematic and how is this even possible? Mamavation is hot on the trail investigating your food to help you make the best …
Mobile Phone Screen Protectors Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are there any mobile phone screen protectors that are free from indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" PFAS has been identified inside everyday items that we use, like cell phones. Are there also problems with the smartphone screen protectors that are sold to accompany them? Mamavation sent three different phone screen protector products to an …
Best & (Possibly Worst) Non-Toxic Rice Cookers of 2023
Are you looking for the safest non-toxic rice cookers for cooking rice? Mamavation reviewed the materials of the most popular rice cookers looking for the safest food contact surfaces with the least likelihood of disrupting hormones. We've put together a guide for you to follow when you are making these purchases. You've trusted Mamavation to bring …
Fast Food & Fast Casual Restaurant Packaging & PFAS “Forever Chemicals” –Report 2023
Does the food packaging from your favorite fast food or fast casual restaurant contain toxic PFAS "forever chemicals?" These chemicals can make your meal more toxic and may take decades to break down in your body. This was exactly the worry Mamavation community members had when they asked us about which restaurants had the safest food packaging. …