Gluten-free non-food products

[Newly Diagnosed]

Is it necessary to use gluten-free shampoo, hand lotion, etc?  I got rid of all of my lipstick and chapstick and went gluten free on lip products when I was diagnosed in December, but now I am thinking that maybe I should also think about replacing some of my other products, like shampoo and hand lotion, maybe face lotion and other makeup.  I don't eat my shampoo or hand lotion in the same way I may accidentally ingest lip care products, but the more I think about it the more I think maybe I would be better off going gluten free on these also.  What are your opinions on this? 

[kareng]

First, there is very little or no gluten in most products.  They usually are happy to proclaim "wheat germ oil" or something like that.  I try to avoid those obvious ingredients because I tend to get shampoo in my mouth, slop my face lotion around, etc.

Gluten is only dangerous to a Celiac when ingested.  So I guess you could roll in it as long as you don't swallow any!  lol

 

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"Gluten must be ingested to be cause for concern for someone with celiac disease. We still recommend those with celiac disease avoid contact with gluten, especially with products that have the potential to be ingested. Small amounts of gluten can be found in many cosmetics, lotions and shampoos. Avoid product ingredients that literally say “wheat,” “rye,” “malt” or “barley.” July, 2012"

 

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"Gluten is only toxic to celiac patients and patients with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) if ingested. Because gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin, the use of cosmetic and shampoos containing gluten has not been shown to be detrimental to patients with celiac disease or DH. However, we do recommend gluten-free lip products, hand lotions and other products that may end up near the mouth. And, in the case of children, a gluten-free shampoo ..."

[RMJ]

My long hair gets in my mouth frequently so I use gluten free hair products.