Here is the information regarding gluten-free products we had discussed last week. I think the biggest take away I found in doing this research is that you need to pay attention to labels and check out the company’s website. Several blogs that I used to gather this information called out items that were gluten free but on further investigation by going to the company’s website......I found that some of these companies actually have other products that contain wheat or have ingredients that are derived from wheat or other grains and the manufacturing processes used may have cross contamination and they themselves will not label their items as gluten free. All experts agree that gluten is not obsorbed through the skin and needs to be ingested to cause a reaction. But, it can contribute to other issues such as psoriasis and eczema.
GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
Acure Organics (acureorganics.com) – They have skin, body, hair and wellness products that are all gluten free. Available online, Fruitful Yield, Fresh Thyme and Whole Foods.
Andalou Naturals (andalou.com) – They have skin, hair and body care products. Available online, Fruitful Yield, Fresh Thyme and Whole Foods.
Derma-e (dermae.com) – They have skin, hair and body care products. Available online, Fruitful Yield, Fresh Thyme and Whole Foods.
Desert Essence (desertessence.com) – they have skin, hair and body care products. Available online, Fruitful Yield, Fresh Thyme and Whole Foods.
Wen Products (chazdean.com) – Hair products. Available online and Target.
Malibu C (malibuc.com) – They have skin and Hair products. Available online
MyChelle Dermaceuticals (mychelle.com) – skin care line including sunscreens. Available online.
Lovely Lady Products (lovelyladyproducts.com) – skin care line. Available online. If you use the word LOVELY at checkout....you can save 25%.
Possibly gluten free but there could be risk of cross contamination
*These companies might have some products that are gluten free but they also have products containing wheat so there is a risk of cross contamination. Also, since their products are manufactured on shared equipment and some material used in their products are processed in a facility where gluten products are produced so there are more risks of cross contamination.
Pantene
Dove
Burt’s Bee
Oganix
Simple Skin Care – their website says that none of their products have any ingredients which contain gluten added to their products. Cross contamination might exist in manufacturing process
Herbal Essence Bio Renew is gluten Free. I also checked their website and they stated that they do not use any ingredients derived from wheat.
*Aveeno and Cetaphil have some ingredients that are derived from grains containing wheat so neither one of these are gluten free.
GLUTEN FREE COSMETICS
Afterglow Cosmetics (afterglowcosmetics.com) – All products are certified gluten-free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization
Bite Beauty (bitebeauty.com) – they only have lip products
Gabriel (gabrielcosmeticsinc.com) – all of their products have been certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group
Ecco Bella (eccobella.com) – They have cosmetics and skin and hair care – there is not any gluten or wheat proteins used in any products. The company said that they are safe for people with celiac
Ilia (Iliabeauty.com) – all products are certified gluten freethrough the Gluten Free Certification Organization all products
Red Apple Cosmetics (redapplelipstick.com) – gluten free and non-toxic. If you use the word GALENTINES in the checkout for a 10% discount
Tarte (tartecosmetics.com). Available at Ulta
Possibly Gluten Free but risk of cross contamination
*Their products are manufactured on shared equipment and some material used in their products are processed in a facility where gluten products are produced so risk of cross contamination is high.
Bare Minerals
E.L.F.
Urban Decay
Benefit
Too-Faced – according to the company. Their products are formulated to be gluten free except for their Borderline Lip Pencil.
These products are probably not gluten free
Estée Lauder
Lancome
Laura Mercier
L’Oreal
Maybelline
Nars
Revlon
Smashbox
Clinique – They do not have a comprehensive list of gluten free products but you can reach out to them directly with the name of the product you are interested in and they will contact their chemist directly (800-419-4041)
Hope this helps.....enjoy the rest of your weekend!
See you in March......
