Toxic PFAS Investigations

You've trusted Mamavation to bring you investigations on harmful "forever chemicals" - PFAs - found in unexpected products like Green Beauty Cosmetics, Activewear (Leggings & Yoga Pants), Ketchup including organic brands, and Parchment Paper. Their most recent investigation found that 65% of all sports bras contained PFAS  in the nipple area - harmful for nursing babies!

 

These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e. PFAS chemicals) show up in all sorts of products, and not even your food products are safe! PFAS chemicals are pretty much everywhere, which is why they are referred to as being ubiquitous. Research shows that 98% of people in the United States have some of these chemicals inside their bodies. Even 100% of samples of breastmilk show traces of PFAS!

 

These chemicals are linked to numerous health issues, including reduced immunity, cardiovascular disease, and impeding the development of children. They are also associated with increased chance of fertility issues and certain cancers.

 

Our upcoming investigations include: Toilet paper, Tooth floss, tampons, feminine care pads, and incontinence pads. Investigations like this can run $5,000 or more depending on how much testing is needed, how much products are, shipping, taxes, retesting more products, and so on. And, labs are raising their prices this year.

 

Leah Segedie, founder and owner of Mamavation, has funded the majority of these tests on her own. If you'd like to help contribute to this search for truth in product safety, your generosity can help protect families with solid research on clean brands.

 

You can also support Leah with your purchases of products from clean brands like Pure Haven.