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TheHusky Newbie
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Hello all,

I used to use generic downy products and had hives daily (I have been Gluten free 6 years). I switched over to 7th generation and all has been well. Recently I've switched back to Downy for fabric softener "Free and Gentle" which I've heard is Gluten Free. However, it seems more of a coincidence when I wash my clothes with it my hives start up again. I'm on an extremely strict Gluten Free diet and don't eat out, I know 100% it's not food, supplements etc. Has anyone had issues with similar fabric softeners or detergents?

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1 hour ago, TheHusky said:

Hello all,

I used to use generic downy products and had hives daily (I have been Gluten free 6 years). I switched over to 7th generation and all has been well. Recently I've switched back to Downy for fabric softener "Free and Gentle" which I've heard is Gluten Free. However, it seems more of a coincidence when I wash my clothes with it my hives start up again. I'm on an extremely strict Gluten Free diet and don't eat out, I know 100% it's not food, supplements etc. Has anyone had issues with similar fabric softeners or detergents?

It is very unlikely there is gluten in fabric softener.  Even if there is, you have to eat it to get a Celiac reaction.  Sounds like you are having a skin allergy to some ingredients in it that is not in the other.  Maybe a scent or coloring?

squirmingitch Veteran
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I agree with Karen that it's most likely an allergic reaction. I would bet it's the scent. However, all fabric softeners contain some oil so it could be that. 

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CeliacFamily4Life Newbie
CeliacFamily4Life
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Hello! In looking for an answer to this very question myself, I stumbled upon this thread. I have to say from experience, myself and children all have Celiac, and we all have reactions to skin/hair/lifestyle products containing gluten. Even if it is a cross contamination, refined ingredient that is considered “gluten free after processing” or whatever term they choose. Gluten is gluten even if it is not ingested. And it is a very real and common thing for someone with Celiac to experience a reaction to a product (even if you are not ingesting it).  Hope that helps give you some sort of validation even if it wasn’t a direct answer to whether this product does indeed contain gluten. 

Well wishes!

Lindsay

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Gameoverseer9 Newbie
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On 5/11/2018 at 11:33 AM, TheHusky said:

Hello all,

I used to use generic downy products and had hives daily (I have been Gluten free 6 years). I switched over to 7th generation and all has been well. Recently I've switched back to Downy for fabric softener "Free and Gentle" which I've heard is Gluten Free. However, it seems more of a coincidence when I wash my clothes with it my hives start up again. I'm on an extremely strict Gluten Free diet and don't eat out, I know 100% it's not food, supplements etc. Has anyone had issues with similar fabric softeners or detergents?

We have not our Don 10 yrs has celiac disease and cannot even touch gluten. I was praying that this was my fabric softener answer. I will continue to search fir a truly gluten free fabric softener, currently I use white distilled vinegar ( has no smell of vinegar on the finished clothes). 

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razzle5150 Enthusiast
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On 5/11/2018 at 12:33 PM, TheHusky said:

Hello all,

I used to use generic downy products and had hives daily (I have been Gluten free 6 years). I switched over to 7th generation and all has been well. Recently I've switched back to Downy for fabric softener "Free and Gentle" which I've heard is Gluten Free. However, it seems more of a coincidence when I wash my clothes with it my hives start up again. I'm on an extremely strict Gluten Free diet and don't eat out, I know 100% it's not food, supplements etc. Has anyone had issues with similar fabric softeners or detergents?

yes might I did post the question  about clothes wash and softners..  also any ideas about bar soap and shampoos

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13 hours ago, razzle5150 said:

yes might I did post the question  about clothes wash and softners..  also any ideas about bar soap and shampoos

I am finding a lot of success with seventh generation laundry detergent and dish detergent. 

I also have been able to use vanicream products. I am currently making my own shampoo (equal parts coconut milk and castile soap). I follow that with a rinse made from equal parts apple cider vinegar and water (if you use this rinse, be careful not to get it in your eyes). Then I use the vanicream conditioner. 

For bar soap, I have been using Tea Tree Therapy vegetable base soap. 

I hope this helps!

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