It seems like every day I'm seeing a new organic mattress company pop up in my newsfeed. And now that there are so many, which are the best ones based on ingredients, trustworthiness, and certifications? This investigation wasn't easy because the organic mattress industry is really the Wild West of marketing claims. How is an average person …
Tallow & Beef Suet Tested for Toxic Phthalates
Which tallows have the least toxic phthalate contamination? Tallow comes from animal fat rendered down and used for cooking and personal care products. When Mamavation sent tallow & beef suet products to our EPA-certified laboratory, many types of phthalates were found. Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals often used as additives in …
Safest Non-Toxic & Natural Pillows for the Whole Family– Gift Guide
Which brands produce the safest non-toxic & natural pillows free from VOCs, formaldehyde, and other contaminants? Mamavation evaluated the most popular pillow brands to help you avoid all the chemical nasties that are prevalent in the pillow industry. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you best organic mattresses, safest organic bedding, best …
Safest Juicers with Less Plastic & Microplastics — Guide
Where are the safest non-toxic juicer appliances used to make delicious homemade fresh juices without plastic? Mamavation contacted the most popular juice maker companies asking them about the materials used in their juice makers. We then divided the different juicers by safety concerns instead of focusing on ease of use like other reviewers. …
2024 Natural, Non-Toxic, & Organic Holiday Gift Guide
Happy holidays! Are you looking for the safest, non-toxic, natural & organic gifts for the entire family? We've prepared our annual holiday gift guide for you so you can shop for everyone special on your list. And we've also included lots of discounts from safe brands. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best infrared saunas, …
Ghee Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
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 …
Safest Non-Toxic Kitchen Utensils — Wood, Stainless Steel, Plastics, & Silicone
Where can you find non-toxic kitchen utensils made from the safest materials? This is a complicated question to answer because it requires customers to reach out to brands to get details on specifics that are typically not covered in the description. Especially when kitchen utensils are made from wood, most brands are not volunteering how that wood …
Safest Green Laundry Detergents for Sensitive Skin 2024
Need the best non-toxic green laundry detergent for sensitive skin? The thought of clean laundry brings to my mind fresh clothing and crisp linens with a snuggly bear touting a particular brand of fabric softener. But what about the harsh chemicals used in most laundry detergents? It’s no wonder so many kids suffer rashes or eczema from detergent. …
Protein Powders Tested for Pesticides, Heavy Metals, PFAS, & Phthalates — Guide
Which popular protein powders have the least amount of contaminants like PFAS "forever chemicals," phthalates, heavy metals, glyphosate, & other pesticides? Mamavation sent eleven popular (mostly organic) chocolate protein powders to two EPA-certified laboratories to find out which brands were the "cleanest" from certain toxic contaminants. …
Concerning Amounts of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Tooth Floss and Dental Floss – Report
Does your favorite dental floss or tooth floss contain indicators of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation tested 39 different tooth floss products at an EPA-certified lab to find out. Some results from these oral-care products were eye-opening and you'll want to read our recommendations right away. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like …
Premium Coffee Tested for PFAS, Mycotoxins & 500+ Pesticides — Guide
Which premium coffee brands have zero detections of PFAS, pesticides and mycotoxins? That was the question we were trying to answer when we sent some of the most popular premium coffees to an EPA-certified laboratory looking for 40 PFAS analytes, 500+ pesticides and mycotoxins. Which premium coffee brands does Mamavation recommend after all this …
The Best Non Toxic Toasters & Toaster Ovens Of 2024 (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 …