Which ghees have the least toxic phthalate contamination? Ghee is a type of clarified butter used for cooking and when Mamavation sent these products off to our EPA-certified lab, phthalates were found. Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals often used as additives in plastics & fragrances that find their way into many foods and personal …
Green Tea Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Green Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular green tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you consumer studies like safest olive …
The Best Non Toxic Toasters & Toaster Ovens Of 2025 (A Guidebook)
Many toasters & toaster ovens contain non-stick coatings made from toxic per & poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on food contact surfaces. These toxic coatings have been known to leach hormone-disrupting chemicals onto the food. So where are the best toaster ovens? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware …
Best (& Worst) Reusable Water Bottles — Stainless Steel & Glass
So you've decided to stop drinking water from plastic water bottles. Congratulations and thank you! Now you need to find the safest non-toxic reusable water bottle in glass or stainless steel. There are so many options for eco-friendly reusable water bottles for daily use. Where are the best and safest options? You've trusted Mamavation to bring …
Safest Non-Toxic Electric Kettles — Guide
Where can you find the safest non-toxic electric tea kettles for you to brew your favorite tea? Mamavation reached out to the most popular brands asking them what materials they are using, if they require any problematic chemical disclosures, and whether they are exposing their customers to microplastics over time. What were their responses? You've …
Indications of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Toilet Paper — Report
Does your toilet paper contain indications of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation was asked that question by our audience and the only way to find out was to send the most popular toilet paper products to the lab. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best green beauty …
Chamomile Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Chamomile Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular chamomile tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to (1) have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes and then (2) have the tea bags tested for total fluorine. …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Deodorants — Guide
Does your favorite deodorant contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce. These chemicals are very useful, but also incredibly persistent and toxic. Mamavation was asked if any deodorants …
Castor Oil Tested For Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Where can you find the safest castor oil products with the least toxic phthalates? Mamavation sent the most popular castor oil products to an EPA-certified laboratory to test them for hormone-disrupting phthalates. You've trusted Mamavation to release studies on cooking oils, coffee, Earl Grey Teas, and deodorants, now join us for another consumer …
Safest Non-Toxic Slow Cookers — Guide of Crockpots
Where can the safest, non-toxic slow cookers be found? Mamavation has created a guide of crockpots for you to browse through when you're in the market for a slow cooker for your stews & dishes. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware, safest kitchen stand mixers, and safest waffle makers. Now, join us for our …
Essential Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Which brand of essential oils has the least amount of toxic phthalate contamination? Mamavation community members use lots of essential oils, so they also wanted to know which brands were the least problematic to the endocrine system. Mamavation has already released similar investigations on olive oil, coconut oil, tallow, ghee, & avocado oil …
Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, …