You've seen the signs and labels stating "No MSG" at your favorite take out place or on food in the grocery store aisles, but that warning doesn't mean exactly what you think it does. Here are hidden MSG ingredients you need to avoid. The FDA does not require manufacturers to label these foods MSG unless the “added ingredient” is 99% pure …
Cinnamon Tested for Glyphosate, Lead, & Cadmium — Buying Guide
Does your favorite cinnamon contain traces of the herbicide glyphosate or high amounts of lead or cadmium? This is the question Mamavation was trying to answer for our community when we sent several cinnamon products to an EPA-certified laboratory. After babies all over the country were lead poisoned from the cinnamon inside recalled baby food, our …
Xtrema Cookware — Independent Acid Bath Lead Testing
Xtrema Cookware is very popular, however, we have heard rumors of it containing "dangerous amounts of lead" by other influencers. Over the years, many people have asked us about Xtrema and the lead present inside the cookware. However, having lead present inside the cookware is very different than having lead leach out of the ceramic pans. If lead …
“Band-Aids” & Bandages with Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Report
Do your "band-aids" or bandages have indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" inside the absorbent pad or adhesive flaps? This is exactly what the Mamavation community asked us and we had no idea, so we started testing different bandage products to find out. Mamavation sent several types of bandages off to an EPA-certified lab to ascertain whether …
Glass Measuring Cups Tested for Lead — Buying Guide
Which glass measuring cups are free from lead in the paint and design? After testing glass baby bottles and discovering so many issues with lead, we decided to follow up with XRF testing of glass measuring cups. What are the brands that we recommend? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest salt from heavy metals & …
Best Skincare Products for Acne — Anti-Acne Product Guide
Where are the best skincare products for acne that are also made from non-toxic acne-fighting ingredients? Mamavation ranked close to 200 anti-acne creams, face masks, face wash, exfoliants, and cleansing products. We looked closely at the ingredients they are using with other ingredients used to fight acne. If you want to avoid that breakout …
Condoms & Lubricants Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
What are the safest condoms and lubricants without indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" This was the question Mamavation members asked us because they were concerned about these products for their own personal health, but also for the young adults & teenagers in their lives. We did not know the answer to these questions because no one has …
Scout & Cellar Wine & Coffee Independently Tested for Glyphosate, 500+ Pesticides & Mold
Are you looking for wine and coffee that is clean and free from glyphosate residue, other pesticides, mold, & mycotoxins? For many years, community members have been asking us to test the brand Scout & Cellar. This brand sells several types of wine & coffee that is marketed as "clean crafted," meaning it's been produced via sustainable …
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 …
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 …
Safest Dishes to Use at Home — Non-Toxic Dinnerware Guide 2022
Where can you find the safest non-toxic dishes that don't harbor harmful chemicals for your entire family? Mamavation has produced the ultimate dinnerware guide for this year to help you better navigate non-toxic dinnerware options. Would you like to see the best brands? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware, safest …