Are there indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" and/or fluoride inside your favorite powdered electrolytes? Mamavation community members asked us these questions about their favorite electrolyte products to protect their families from the potential health impacts of these chemicals. We didn't know the answer because no independent studies have …
Best Non-Toxic Latex Mattresses — Avocado Lawsuit Explained
Did you just find out that the organic latex mattress you are sleeping on is, in fact, made with synthetic chemicals because of a lawsuit against Avocado Mattress? Latex foam mattresses are "non-toxic" alternatives to memory foam made from natural latex sourced from rubber trees. However, it's impossible to make a completely natural latex mattress …
Glyphosate & Arsenic Detected Inside Oat Milk — Purchasing Guide for Popular Oat Milk Brands
Is there toxic glyphosate or heavy metals inside oat milk? That's the question we were asked inside the Mamavation community. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide classified as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been found in many popular oat-based foods according to a recent consumer study. Arsenic, …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic & Natural Hair Sprays
Are you looking for a good non-toxic or natural hair spray that will keep your hair in a stronger hold? Most of the hair sprays available on the market in the United States are full of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may impact your hormones over time. So what do you do when you want to use hair spray but want to avoid all those nasties? You've …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Contact Lenses — Report
Do contact lenses contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" This was the question posed to us by members of Mamavation on Facebook. We didn't know the answer to this, so we sent 18 different soft contact lenses off to an EPA-certified lab to have them tested for indications of PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other consumer …
Scotch Magic Tape — Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals — Results from Lab
Does Scotch Magic Tape contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" We sent this common tape product used every day by millions of Americans to an EPA-certified lab looking for organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS "forever chemicals" to find out. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS "forever …
Post-It Notes — Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Lab Results
Do Post-It Notes contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" We sent this common office product used every day by millions of Americans to an EPA-certified lab looking for organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS "forever chemicals" to find out. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS "forever chemicals," …
Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs & Cats Recalled — Better Recommended Brands
Thousands of Omega-3 supplements for dogs and cats were recently recalled due to Vitamin A toxicity. Although Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for both dogs and cats, too much can cause major health problems. So which products have been impacted and what products are recommended instead? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest …
Best Non-Toxic Shampoo & Conditioners of 2023: What Brands to Avoid and Our Must Use List
Finding a shampoo free of chemicals can be difficult, but it is possible. Everything we use on our bodies has a potential impact on our health, including our shampoo and conditioner. Have you ever considered that there may be dangerous shampoo chemicals inside your hair care products in the shower? You've trusted Mamavation to look into topics like …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic Detangler Products For Curly or Straight Hair
Are you looking for non-toxic detangler products for your curly hair? It's very difficult to find products to help get rid of those tangles that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals. This is why Mamavation ranked over 200 products that will help with detangling. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best green beauty products …
Best (& Worst) Non-Toxic Indoor Kitchen Grills & Paninis Sans PFAS
Where are the safest non-toxic indoor kitchen grills and paninis? With all the non-stick coatings on cooking surfaces that are so prevalent in kitchen grills and paninis, is it possible to find products that are inert? After evaluating over 50 products and contacting companies for details, we found some good options for you. You've trusted …
Should You Eat Dark Chocolate? — Facts on Lead & Cadmium
Dark chocolate is considered "healthy," but what about heavy metals lead & cadmium? Rich in antioxidants that may improve heart health and other conditions, it's been hailed as a superfood. However, recent heavy metal testing of dark chocolate leads experts to believe that the levels of heavy metals found in most dark chocolate would make it …