Mamavation tested organic and conventional strawberries from Driscoll's for 500+ types of pesticides at our EPA-certified laboratory and found PFAS-laden pesticides, also known as "forever pesticides," in conventional strawberries. What does this mean, and what should your family do when shopping to ensure your own safety? You've trusted Mamavation …
How Toxic Is Your Hair Dye? Best & Worst Hair Color Brands
Do you hate your gray hairs or just want a change? Hair dyes or hair color are one of the most amazing inventions of all time--it's a product that makes us feel younger, more confident, and exciting. Naturally, the best way to get rid of that unwanted silver hair is with hair color. But if you’re trying to live a clean or use the best non-toxic …
Netflix Film “The Plastic Detox” Covers Infertility & Tips for Reduction
Netflix recently debuted the documentary "The Plastic Detox," a surprisingly uplifting story that explores the connection between plastics and infertility. It also explores the question, can plastic reduction help couples get pregnant after they have struggled with infertility? The answer is yes, it's a possibility. There's also a toxicity test …
Paper Towels Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Do your paper towels contain indications of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”? Mamavation was asked that question by our audience, and the only way to find out was to send the most popular paper towel products to the lab. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on PFAS. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best green beauty …
40% of California’s Produce May Contain PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Says Report
California farmers sprayed over 14 MILLION lbs. of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals" on crops between 2018 and 2023, and now about 40% of non-organic California-grown produce is contaminated, according to special reports prepared by the Environmental Working Group. Was this PFAS pesticide contamination sprayed by you? …
Women’s Multivitamins Tested for Pesticides, Lead, PFAS, & Phthalates
What are the safest women's multivitamins available with the lowest amount of toxic contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS "forever chemicals," and phthalates? We asked our audience what women's multivitamins they were taking and then sent their top ten suggestions off to different EPA-certified laboratories to check. These results will …
Basmati Rice Tested for Toxic Arsenic & Lead — Guide
What basmati rice products can you safely feed your family that have been tested for toxic arsenic, the most common contaminant? Mamavation accepted rice donations from women across the United States and sent them to an independent EPA-certified laboratory to test for arsenic, lead, cadmium & mercury. This consumer study will report how the …
Safest Mouth Tape Free From PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Where are the safest mouth tape products free from PFAS "forever chemicals?" This is what our audience asked us and what question we needed to solve. After receiving donations, Mamavation sent some of the most popular brands of mouth tape off to an EPA-certified laboratory looking for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals." You've trusted …
Which Jasmine Rice Products Have the Lowest Arsenic? — Rice Guide
What jasmine rice products can you safely feed your family that have been tested for toxic arsenic, the most common contaminant? Mamavation accepted rice donations from women across the United States and sent them to an independent EPA-certified laboratory to test for arsenic, lead, cadmium & mercury. This consumer study will report how the …
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 …
Report Finds Toxic Chemicals Cost Nearly $3 Trillion in Healthcare & Environmental Issues
A recent report found that hormone-disrupting chemicals, like PFAS "forever chemicals," phthalates, bisphenols, & pesticides, cost citizens nearly $3 trillion annually in healthcare costs and environmental damage. These are the exact chemical classes that Mamavation spends so much time testing for in food, beverages, personal care products, and …
Cinnamon Tested for Glyphosate, Lead, & Cadmium — Buying Guide
Does your favorite cinnamon contain traces of the herbicide glyphosate or high amounts of lead or cadmium? This is the question Mamavation was trying to answer for our community when we sent several cinnamon products to an EPA-certified laboratory. After babies all over the country were lead poisoned from the cinnamon inside recalled baby food, our …