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Non-Toxic Living

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Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Deodorants — Guide

March 11, 2025 //  by Leah Segedie

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 …

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Safest Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens Sans Toxic PFAS Coatings 2024

July 22, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

Are you looking for the safest air fryer or air fryer ovens without PFAS coatings? Truth be told many of the highly-rated “favorite” air fryers on the market contain potentially toxic  proprietary nonstick coatings, and/or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."  But never fret, we looked into all …

"Gluten-Free" breads in the grocery store tested for glyphosate

“Gluten-Free” Foods Tested for Glyphosate, Other Pesticides, & Gluten

July 2, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

Which "gluten-free" foods have the least amount of toxic herbicide glyphosate, other pesticides, and gluten? A recent consumer study tested close to 50 "gluten-free" processed food products for several types of pesticides and gluten at the laboratory and Mamavation is about to summarize this study and showcase the brands that did the best and worst …

Green Sofa Furniture tested for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals"

Non-Toxic Couches – Furniture Swatches of Sofas & Armchairs Tested For Indications of PFAS

June 25, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

This is Mamavation's non-toxic couch guide released with swatch testing. Does your favorite non-toxic furniture brand contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" on the fabric of their couches, sofas, armchairs, & ottomans? Mamavation just released our non-toxic couch investigation to answer these questions for you. We spent years emailing …

Coconut Oils that contain low levels of phthalates

Coconut Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide

June 11, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

Which coconut oils have the least phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastics that find their way into many foods and personal care products. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular coconut oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for several types of phthalates to find out. …

Bandages with PFAS "forever chemicals"

“Band-Aids” & Bandages with Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Report

April 2, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

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 …

Safest Baby Bottles Sans Lead & Microplastics -- Baby Registry Guide

Safest Baby Bottles Sans Lead & Microplastics — Baby Registry Guide

March 13, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

Where are the safest baby bottles without contamination of lead and microplastics? Mamavation partnered with Eric Ritter from Detectlead.com to analyze glass and plastic baby bottles for lead by using XRF analyzer technology, which is the exact instrumentation used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to test other types of consumer goods …

Selection of frozen, processed, ready made foods, consisting of potato chips, mince, lasagna in black, plastic containers . Microwave meals ready to heat up with a huge amount of phthalates

Toxic Phthalates Found In Everyday Processed Foods — Guide

January 9, 2024 //  by Leah Segedie

Another study just released testing everyday foods for an endocrine disrupting chemical called phthalates. Not very many organic foods were tested, however, it gives us a good glimpse of how much of this chemical is present in highly processed foods. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best water filters that can handle PFAS "forever …

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Best & (Possibly Worst) Non-Toxic Rice Cookers of 2023

September 20, 2023 //  by Leah Segedie

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 …

Traditional wrapped butter sticks containing PFAS "forever chemicals" on white background

Butter Wrappers & Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Buying Guide

July 11, 2023 //  by Leah Segedie

With all this talk of PFAS "forever chemicals" found inside butter wrappers, you may be asking yourself, "Where is the safest butter?" You've already heard that Kerrygold was sued in Superior Court after claiming to have "Pure Irish butter" while also packaging their products in contact wraps containing toxic PFAS "forever chemicals." So which …

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Armpit Cleanse: How to Get Natural Deodorant to Work

July 5, 2021 //  by Leah Segedie

Have you tried using natural deodorant only to find yourself in a stinky situation? Don't fret! You're not alone! There's a trick to wearing natural deodorant when you've spent most of your life using the conventional stuff. Mamavation would like to share with you our armpit detox so you can use natural deodorant without the stank! You've trusted …

Study: Fragrance Ingredients in Axe Body Spray is Connected With a Lack of Virility & Fertility

Study: Fragrance Ingredients in Axe Body Spray is Connected With a Lack of Virility & Fertility

December 13, 2016 //  by Leah Segedie

That Axe Body Spray you’re bathing in before a hot date is ruining your junk! A bunch of male scientists got together to look at some common ingredients in male shampoos, body sprays & colognes. What they found was shocking. In fact, after reading this post you may decide to chuck your Axe Body Spray in the trash where it belongs.  We've …

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