Gluten in Cosmetics: A Threat to People with Celiac Disease?

It would be nice to know the names of the companies that were evaluated.

I have personally experienced this. I am a very sensitive gluten intolerant following a very strict gluten free diet. I had bought an oil for my nails which I had been applying for quite a while and I wasn't feeling well at all. After a while I realized that when I applied the oil I felt unwell. Looking into the ingredients this oil contained wheat germ. Sustaining your article.

I've known this for over ten years, and it's so frustrating. I'm very symptomatic, and not intolerant or allergic to any other food substance but gluten. I've given up using daily cosmetics (and am depressed about it), except on holidays and special occasions, knowing I will suffer gut symptoms for days afterwards. I've been diagnosed with rosacea, and I have no idea what to use for it. I use clear soft soap and coconut oil, which aren't enough to treat rosacea. I read somewhere that if a substance is crystal clear, it can't have gluten. Gluten gives a cloudy appearance. But does anyone really know whether say, iron oxides (and zinc, titanium) contain any wheat as filler?

As an individual with gluten sensitivity, it would have been better if you had mentioned some of the gluten free products.

What I want to know is which companies and products contain wheat gluten. Is this too much to ask? It scares me to know that the cosmetics that I use may contain wheat gluten, which when I eat anything with wheat, I get really sick to my stomach, suffer cramping, diarrhea and constipation. What cosmetics are ok for me to use, and I have been all over the internet researching it. And where can I purchase the cosmetics, other than the internet?

Not surprising to read about this problem. I have emailed Avon, Clinic, several other high priced as well as average over the counter makeup companies and the only response I ever got from any of them that their products were proprietary therefore will not be divulged to the public. Kinda like what the big pharmaceutical companies say about their drugs up until they lose their rights to a drug that goes generic. So I stick to Johnson and Johnson baby products for most skin care and makeup that I've tried and had no visible reaction to my skin. And I react very quickly to glutenous products on my skin. Otherwise "Au naturale" is a daily makeup I use.

I've known this for over ten years, and it's so frustrating. I'm very symptomatic, and not intolerant or allergic to any other food substance but gluten. I've given up using daily cosmetics (and am depressed about it), except on holidays and special occasions, knowing I will suffer gut symptoms for days afterwards. I've been diagnosed with rosacea, and I have no idea what to use for it. I use clear soft soap and coconut oil, which aren't enough to treat rosacea. I read somewhere that if a substance is crystal clear, it can't have gluten. Gluten gives a cloudy appearance. But does anyone really know whether say, iron oxides (and zinc, titanium) contain any wheat as filler?

Spruenik, you can still wear lipstick at least on the holidays (or everyday) without making yourself sick. Check out Zuzu Luxe by which makes a gluten-free lipstick! I've felt a lot better since I switched. (And no, I don't work for them but am just really happy I can wear makeup that won't make me throw up.).

Try Merle Norman cosmetics. I am most concerned with lipstick being a problem and the sales girl was able to call their head office and get a list of which of their lipsticks are gluten free. I imagine they can do the same for the rest of their product line.

Why is there more information about the author than the names of the cosmetics tested? Thank you Coloradosue for giving some names of a couple. I appreciate it. I was going to throw out that since I got rid of all lotions and bath washes and started using pure coconut oil, I have had NO issues whatsoever and my skin looks and feels great. I also eat 2 tbsp of it each day to heal from the inside out. I feel a million times better. I get my coconut oil at www.tropicaltraditions.com because you can buy it in bulk and they always have some sort of special. Mineral oil is also something you have to watch out for.... so look for products that don't carry mineral oil.

I've known this for over ten years, and it's so frustrating. I'm very symptomatic, and not intolerant or allergic to any other food substance but gluten. I've given up using daily cosmetics (and am depressed about it), except on holidays and special occasions, knowing I will suffer gut symptoms for days afterwards. I've been diagnosed with rosacea, and I have no idea what to use for it. I use clear soft soap and coconut oil, which aren't enough to treat rosacea. I read somewhere that if a substance is crystal clear, it can't have gluten. Gluten gives a cloudy appearance. But does anyone really know whether say, iron oxides (and zinc, titanium) contain any wheat as filler?

I am also gluten intolerant suffering with rosacea. I have been using MetroGel for some time now and have not noticed any adverse symptoms. It does not rid me of the rosacea but controls it from spreading.

I've known this for over ten years, and it's so frustrating. I'm very symptomatic, and not intolerant or allergic to any other food substance but gluten. I've given up using daily cosmetics (and am depressed about it), except on holidays and special occasions, knowing I will suffer gut symptoms for days afterwards. I've been diagnosed with rosacea, and I have no idea what to use for it. I use clear soft soap and coconut oil, which aren't enough to treat rosacea. I read somewhere that if a substance is crystal clear, it can't have gluten. Gluten gives a cloudy appearance. But does anyone really know whether say, iron oxides (and zinc, titanium) contain any wheat as filler?

I was considering permanent makeup and am even more determined now! (Permanent makeup tattooed on you by a professional certified permanent makeup artist- NOT the tattoo shop down the road! And no, you won't look like a clown, do a lot of research and look at photos!) But I read that gluten can't be absorbed through your skin??? Burt's bees and Red apple create lip balm/stick that is gluten free, I was killing myself with regular chap sticks.)

I was considering permanent makeup and am even more determined now! (Permanent makeup tattooed on you by a professional certified permanent makeup artist- NOT the tattoo shop down the road! And no, you won't look like a clown, do a lot of research and look at photos!) But I read that gluten can't be absorbed through your skin??? Burt's bees and Red apple create lip balm/stick that is gluten free, I was killing myself with regular chap sticks.)

Gluten can't be absorbed through your skin but if you apply makeup with your fingers/hands and lotion as well, you can ingest the substance from your fingers when you touch your mouth. Lipstick especially gets ingested all day long! Organix makes a line of lotions and other products with Coconut oil that are gluten free.