Is Cetaphil Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 02/17/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. Lately, we've seen a lot of questions about face wash. 

Even after our article on brands of face wash that are gluten-free and safe, and another about Mary Kay Face Wash, the questions continue to roll in. 

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Lately we've seen a number of people wondering:  Is Cetaphil gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?

Face wash is one of those products that is usually formulated to be gluten-free. So, unless gluten ingredients are added during processing, most all face wash is likely to be gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. However, many brands don't bother to specifically label their face wash as gluten-free. Others do. 

Some face wash contains gluten, though many are naturally gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. That said, it's best to read labels, avoid gluten ingredients, and to choose a gluten-free brand if in doubt.

Cetaphil is a known and popular brand of gentle face wash trusted by many people and dermatologists.

Cetaphil Contains No Gluten Ingredients

According to the Cetaphil website: 

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Although the ingredients in our Cetaphil skincare range are not recognized gluten sources; we do not test for trace amounts of gluten that may be present in the ingredients or as a result of the manufacturing process. Additionally, ingredient suppliers may change. If you are a celiac disease patient, you may want to consult your healthcare provider before using Cetaphil.

A glance at the Cetaphil label shows that it contains:

• Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Masking Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid.

Cetaphil Does NOT Contain Any of the Following Cosmetic Ingredients that Could Include Gluten:

• Cyclodextrin, Dextrin
• Dextrin Palmitate
• Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
• Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
• Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
• Hydrolyzed wheat Flour
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
• Secale Cereale ((Rye) Seed Flour
• Tocopherol Acetate (if made from wheat)
• Tritidcum Vulgare (Wheat Germ Extract)
• Triticum Vulgare
• (Wheat) Germ Extract
• Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Gluten)
• Triticum Wheat Amino Acids
• Wheat Germ Glycerides
• Wheat Germanidopropalkonium Chloride
• Wheat Protein
• WheatgermamidopropylI Ethydimonium Ethosulfate
• Yeast Extract

Cetaphil is likely gluten-safe, but it's best to follow the label and, "if you are a celiac disease patient, you may want to consult your healthcare provider before using Cetaphil."

In the mean time, here's a list of top brands of gluten-free face wash.