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christa
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I have a wide variety of makeup brands immy makeup kit nd I was wondering how important is it to switch makeup to gluten-free. I did by different shampoo and conditioner. it is biolage i don't think there is gluten in it. I haven't switched makeup yet though because I have to find gluten-free brands. Has everyone switched all their makeup or do some people still use whatever?

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Rachel--24
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I waited until I got my Enterolab test results back and as soon as I got them and saw that they were positive...I switched everything to gluten-free.

I actually didnt have to change that much after calling all the companies there were only a couple things I had to change as far as make-up.

Jenn2005 Contributor
Jenn2005
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Rachel - What kind of make up products do you buy? I've been researching it a little trying to come up with a brand that doesn't have to purchased online. My husband is the celiac but I thought it might be a good idea for me to go ahead and change my makeup so if he kissed me (even on the cheek) it wouldn't be a problem.

Jennifer

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I called all the companies first and verified what was ok and what was not. I ended up only changing my blush to Neutrogena and my lipgloss to Bare Esentuals. Everything else I use is safe. All of the Bare Esentuals stuff is gluten-free if you are interested.

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Jenn2005
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Rachel - Thanks. Can you buy the Bare Escentuals at Department stores or do you buy it online? I was worried about the face powder having gluten. I guess I will call the company and see what they say.

Jennifer

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The reason why products matter is because they can easily get into your mouth.

Think about it..if you wash your hands with gluten containing soap and then prepare your food you cross contaminate.

With shampoos, it can easily slide down your face in the water and how often do you touch your hair throughout the day without even thinking about it...that gets gluten on your hands.

With makeups it is the same thing..you touch your face maybe subconsciously to rub your eye or something and then its now on your hands...makeup is obviously the most important because that's right on your mouth

With nail polish biting your nails or making food can make it chip off and get traces in there.

Every angle needs to be looked at because every little bit can and will damage you.

Lipstick and toothpaste and that is a given.

Perfumes and hairsprays are airborne so can get into your digestive tract by breathing in particles.

I love the Bare Escentuals makeup and use alot of that. I like to use natural stuff as much as possible. I also use some of Burt's Bees products. I do use some CoverGirl makeup though as well.

There are some lists available that can help with guidelines for products.

floridanative Community Regular
floridanative
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I understand how cross contamination can be a real problem and how what you wash your hands with is important. But what do you do out in public when you wash your hands? I have to go to clients' offices all over town as I'm in sales. This week I used the rest room in three office buildings and of course used their soap - not all gluten-free I'm sure. Do you take your own soap everywhere? Or is some anti-bacterial stuff gluten-free and we should use that after we wash with unknown soaps?

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I understand how cross contamination can be a real problem and how what you wash  your hands with is important. But what do you do out in public when you wash your hands? I have to go to clients' offices all over town as I'm in sales. This week I used the rest room in three office buildings and of course used their soap - not all gluten-free I'm sure. Do you take your own soap everywhere? Or is some anti-bacterial stuff gluten-free and we should use that after we wash with unknown soaps?

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I carry Purell antibacterial soap with me....Purell is gluten free.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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Jennifer,

I got my Bare Esentuals lip gloss at Sephora. Not sure where you live or if you have one near you?? You can also order online. B.E. products are a little pricey though.

floridanative Community Regular
floridanative
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I carry Purell antibacterial soap with me....Purell is gluten free.

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Thanks Kaiti! You're always quick with an answer. I'll get some Purell this weekend when getting my non-food gluten-free stuff.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I order my Bare Escentuals from QVC. If you call the BE customer service # at QVC--1-800-345-4492, they will send you a free catalogue. They have one for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. If you order from the catalogue, they reduce the shipping to $3.97 for the whole order. I had been using BE foundations, blush etc. since before I had to be gluten-free. Since then, I've switched my mascara and lip products over, too.

lizzy Apprentice
lizzy
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hi all in the gluten free bible there som companys who dont use gluten which are avon ,al may. clinique, max factor mary kay, estee lauder. these are just a few but it looks like most are , espeacily if they dont use animal products in them .

also they is a web site which you can check on for upto date items at www.delphiformus.com liz

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Rachel--24
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hi all in the gluten free bible there som companys who dont use gluten which are avon ,al may. clinique, max factor mary kay, estee lauder. these are just a few but it looks like most are , espeacily if they dont use animal products in them .

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Estee Lauder and most of these companies I believe do have some products which arent gluten-free...its always best to call and verify. From what I understand alot of the info in The Gluten Free Bible isn't accurate so again...its always best to double check.

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