A recent study found phthalates, fire retardants, and other hormone-disrupting chemical contaminants in the air of children's rooms. Another companion study figured out those same chemicals found in their room were likely coming from their mattress. This begs the question, why are these chemicals there, and what can you do about it to protect your …
Chamomile Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Chamomile Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular chamomile tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to (1) have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes and then (2) have the tea bags tested for total fluorine. …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Deodorants — Guide
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 …
Castor Oil Tested For Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Where can you find the safest castor oil products with the least toxic phthalates? Mamavation sent the most popular castor oil products to an EPA-certified laboratory to test them for hormone-disrupting phthalates. You've trusted Mamavation to release studies on cooking oils, coffee, Earl Grey Teas, and deodorants, now join us for another consumer …
Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, …
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. …
Safest Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens Sans Toxic PFAS Coatings 2024
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” Foods Tested for Glyphosate, Other Pesticides, & Gluten
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 …
Non-Toxic Couches – Furniture Swatches of Sofas & Armchairs Tested For Indications of PFAS
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 …
Facial Tissue like Kleenex Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which brands of facial tissue like Kleenex produce the safest products without indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" This was the question we were attempting to answer when we sent some of the most popular facial tissue paper brands to our independent EPA-certified laboratory. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other consumer studies like …
Coconut Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
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. …
Frey Vineyards Independently Tested for Glyphosate — USDA Organic & Biodynamic Wine
Are you looking for wine that is "clean" and free from glyphosate residue? For many years, community members have been asking us to test the USDA organic & biodynamic wine brand Frey Vineyards. So Mamavation sent several organic & biodynamic wines from Frey Vineyards off to our independent EPA-certified lab to put them to the test. You've …