[aunger]

I just noticed that the ingredients of the conditioner I use on my hair contains wheat protein and wheat starch. Does anyone know if its safe for someone with Celiac to use hair and skin products contain wheat gluten?
Do I only need to worry about eating wheat gluten or do I need to make sure its not in things like lotion, shampoo, and conditioner as well?

Thanks,

-Amy

[PicturePerfect]

aunger, on Sep 7 2005, 02:00 PM, said:

I just noticed that the ingredients of the conditioner I use on my hair contains wheat protein and wheat starch.  Does anyone know if its safe for someone with Celiac to use hair and skin products contain wheat gluten? 
Do I only need to worry about eating wheat gluten or do I need to make sure its not in things like lotion, shampoo, and conditioner as well?

Thanks,

-Amy
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It isn't safe to use hair and skin products that are not gluten-free. If you subconciously (sp?) touch your hair right before you eat... well you know what would happen .

Lisa

[KaitiUSA]

Yep, products you use around your hands and face need to be gluten free because they have very high chances of getting traces into your food and mouth.

Hair products,cosmetics, soaps, lotions, etc all need to be checked.

[jenvan]

Ew, yeah...you do need to watch all those things. I checked on my shampoos/conditioners, lotions, soaps (face and body), all my makeup, especially lipsticks/glosses/lip balm, nail polish, hair gel, hairspray, toothpaste/mouthwash (although i haven't come across any with gluten at this point). All this probably sounds overwhelming...but I found it best to try and simplify my products initially and gradually phase them out. Good luck! These other related threads below might help you out too..

http://www.glutenfre...?showtopic=9009
http://www.glutenfre...topic=4883&st=0

[Rachel--24]

I got sick from my lotion...so yes, I would say you need to change those items..definately. The lotion incident is actually what led me to my diagnosis.

[hez]

Think of it as yet another small change in your lifestyle. It took me awhile to change my hair products but it is well worth doing. Now I do not nned to spit in the shower to avoid possible contamination!

[aunger]

Thanks for the information everyone.
I can't believe it never occurred to me before to check the ingredients of my shampoo and condition for wheat.
I was diagnosed with Celiac about a year and a half ago and thought I was doing a pretty good job of keeping wheat gluten out of my diet but I guess I missed some sources.

thanks everyone.

-Amy