Does your makeup contain PFAS? You might also absorb PFAS through your makeup. PFAS are used in cosmetic products to condition and smooth out theskinso it can appear shiny. PFAS can also affect the consistency and texture of the product. A 2021 study tested 231 cosmetic products. More than...
So Mamavation tested the most popular green beauty makeup brands, and we are working on some other categories like feminine care products & bandages. Toilet Paper: Mamavation found indications of PFAS in 24% of the toilet paper we sent to the lab. However, we also found plenty of ‘best”...
Based on work from Consumer Reports and our partners at the Mind the Store Campaign, partners of Toxic-Free Future, we’ve seen some great strides in brands making commitments to change their packaging nationwide. Here are some of those brands that have made commitments to clean up their packa...
“Even some makeup, such as mascara, lipstick and eyeliner, contain PFAS because of its waterproof and long-lasting capabilities,” Erin Haynes, Dr.PH., a professor of preventive medicine and environmental health at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health tells TODAY.com. William Di...
(NRDC) toToxic-Free Future—and in press releases from theEnvironmental Protection Agency. That term hasn’t been around as long as the chemicals themselves, but it’s gained popularity in recent years, and it has helped make clear to the public what risk these chemicals pose, and why they...
However, Mamavation is knowledgeable of shared experiences from brands reformulating their products behind the scenes to PFAS-free products. We’ve pulled some of these experiences for you as some possibilities that may also be true in this category of feminine care needs. Moisture-wicking Fabric: ...
Last fall, we released ourgreen beauty makeup consumer studytesting 83 different products from 49 brands and found65% of green beauty products contained indications of PFAS. Since then, we have been privy to green beauty brands reformulating their products to get their makeup to non-detect level...
Personal Care Products: The beauty industry has been notoriously guilty of using PFAS to create a waterproof or long-lasting effect in makeup products. So Mamavation tested the most popular green beauty makeup brands, and we have also found some issues with lip balms, deodorants, c...
Even brands that advertise themselves as “PFAS-free” do not count the contamination that may come from manufacturing aides in processing or packaging. They basically only count “intentionally added” PFAS when they make claims, however, Mamavation’s testing has exposed quite a bit o...
cannot make predictions about brands and products that we have not tested. Products and manufacturing aides can change without notice so buyer beware. This post contains affiliate links, with some to Amazon, which means Mamavation will receive a portion of those sales and we will use that to ...