Is there toxic glyphosate or heavy metals inside oat milk? That's the question we were asked inside the Mamavation community. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide classified as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been found in many popular oat-based foods according to a recent consumer study. Arsenic, …
Nook “Pure Organic” Crib Mattresses Sued For False Advertising & PFAS — Better Crib Mattresses
Have you been looking for a safe crib mattress for your baby? We hope you didn't purchase a Nook Pure Organic Crib Mattress because they were found to contain toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" that are persistent in the environment and can become persistent inside your body. No mother wants these types of toxic chemicals disrupting the future of her …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic & Natural Hair Sprays
Are you looking for a good non-toxic or natural hair spray that will keep your hair in a stronger hold? Most of the hair sprays available on the market in the United States are full of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may impact your hormones over time. So what do you do when you want to use hair spray but want to avoid all those nasties? You've …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Contact Lenses — Report
Do contact lenses contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" This was the question posed to us by members of Mamavation on Facebook. We didn't know the answer to this, so we sent 18 different soft contact lenses off to an EPA-certified lab to have them tested for indications of PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other consumer …
If You’ve Purchased HexClad Cookware, You May Want to Contact An Attorney
HexClad Cookware has been claiming their high-quality cookware is free from PFAS "forever chemicals" while also admitting they are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is, in fact, a type of PFAS chemical according to scientists and the State of California. If you've purchased this cookware, promoted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic Anti-Aging Creams & Eye Lifting Products
Are you looking for the best non-toxic anti-aging products to help you look and feel younger without all those pesky toxins? If that's your goal, you've come to the right place. Mamavation evaluated over 80 products and ranked them based on ingredients to help make your non-toxic shopping easier. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like …
Best (& Worst) Sweetener Products Ranked (Sugar, Monk Fruit, Stevia, etc.)
What types of sweeteners are safest for you and your family? There's lots of controversy behind sweeteners like sugar, stevia, monk fruit, erythritol & artificial sweeteners, but what have we found to be the ultimate truth beyond marketing? The acceptable daily intake of sweeteners should be lower than you think, even for low-calorie …
Scotch Magic Tape — Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals — Results from Lab
Does Scotch Magic Tape contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" We sent this common tape product used every day by millions of Americans to an EPA-certified lab looking for organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS "forever chemicals" to find out. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS "forever …
Post-It Notes — Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Lab Results
Do Post-It Notes contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" We sent this common office product used every day by millions of Americans to an EPA-certified lab looking for organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS "forever chemicals" to find out. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS "forever chemicals," …
Cupcake Liners Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Buying Guide
Are you looking for safe cupcake liners without indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" After we posted our investigation on non-toxic cupcake & muffin pans, many people asked us to come up with recommendations of cupcake liners. So we sent off the top 4 cupcake liners sold on Amazon and had them tested for indications of PFAS "forever …
Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs & Cats Recalled — Better Recommended Brands
Thousands of Omega-3 supplements for dogs and cats were recently recalled due to Vitamin A toxicity. Although Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for both dogs and cats, too much can cause major health problems. So which products have been impacted and what products are recommended instead? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest …
Plastic-Free Disposable Straws Tested For Indications of PFAS Purchasing Guide
Do you need a disposable plastic-free straw? And do you want a plastic-free straw that doesn't have indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation has solved your problem by sending four plastic-free straws to an EPA-certified lab and had them tested for indications of PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best water filters …