The period underwear industry is awash in PFAS chemicals. How do we know? We tested the top 17 products and found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS "forever chemicals." But what about popular brand Joyja period underwear? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst non-toxic …
Cali Bamboo Flooring PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Laboratory Results
When you are looking for bamboo flooring and also want to avoid PFAS "forever chemicals," most companies will tell you they do not add this chemical to their product. But we also know from the Green Science Policy Institute that PFAS is a problem in flooring. So what's the truth? You can't find out without sending something to an EPA-certified lab. …
Armpit Cleanse: How to Get Natural Deodorant to Work
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 …
Spritz & Hard Seltzer with Safer Ingredients & Processing
Are you having friends over soon? If you find yourself entertaining or wanting to hang out by the pool and have something alcoholic but light and refreshing, you may reach for a spritz or hard seltzer. So which brands don't have plasticizers or surprising chemicals inside? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest coffees, tea …
Perfect Supplements Collagen Phthalate Testing Results
When Mamavation released our collagen investigation, we mostly focused on heavy metals & processing techniques. But the more we heard about phthalates being ubiquitous in consumer products, the more we were concerned and felt like we were missing something important. So this time, we sent our recommended product, Perfect Supplements, off to the …
Best Non-Toxic Fabric Softeners & Dryer Sheets for Sensitive Skin & Planet
When it comes to dryer sheets & fabric softeners, it's difficult to find brands that are non-toxic and safe for those who are pregnant or have sensitive skin. But never fear! Mamavation can help! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the best non-toxic laundry detergents for sensitive skin, safest cookware, and best mattresses …
Best (& Worst) Period Underwear & Period Panties Tested for Indications of PFAS
Period underwear or period panties are super absorbent and a lifesaver for women when their period has come, but some of them could also be coated with persistent & hormone-disrupting Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. The Mamavation community members asked us to start testing "leak-proof" period underwear to see if it had …
Report Alerts Consumers to Greenwashing in Baby Crib Mattress Industry
Have you noticed it seems like every crib mattress brand is claiming to be green and sustainable somehow? Well, it's becoming such a big problem that consumers are confusing legit organic crib mattresses with conventional toxic ones. So which brands are to blame? We're naming names! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best organic …
Target’s “Clean Beauty” Personal Care Aisle Ranked via Ingredients Guide
Have you seen Target's "Clean Beauty" Aisle? It's that part of Target which claims to be non-toxic, safer and green. But is Target following a similar standard of "clean beauty" as Mamavation? Well, not really. You've trusted Mamavation to cover topics like safest air fryers without PFAS coatings, safest non-toxic cookware, & other Mamavation …
Reynolds Kitchen Parchment Paper–PFAS Results From Certified Lab
Are you concerned about PFAS and parchment paper? Mamavation fans have been asking us to test brands of parchment paper so this week we are releasing the PFAS results from Reynolds Kitchen Parchment Paper. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, best & worst organic mattresses, & best collagens, now join us for …
Kirkland (Costco) Parchment Baking Paper–PFAS Results From Certified Lab
Have you purchased any parchment paper from Costco lately? We sent Kirkland's signature culinary parchment paper to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, i.e. PFAS chemicals. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, best & worst organic mattresses, & best collagens, …
If You Care Brand Parchment Baking Paper–PFAS Testing Results From Certified Lab
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, i.e. PFAS chemicals, are completely ubiquitous, but are they inside If You Care Parchment Baking Paper? That was a question directly from you, our audience. To find out Mamavation sent If You Care Parchment Baking Paper to an EPA certified lab to test it and find out! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you …