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Thinksport sunscreen - gluten free?


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The sun is starting to come out where I live, and I need to get some more spf. Thinksport looks like a decent option - the Environmental Working Group lists them among their healthier options - but I can't find any info on their website declaring it "gluten free". I've posted the ingredients below ... does this look safe for a celiac? And does anyone on this board have experience using this product?

Think Everyday Face Sunscreen

Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano)
Inactive Ingredients: PURIFIED WATER (0), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (0), CAPRIC CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDES(0), SORBITAN STEARATE (COCONUT BASED) (1), PINE WOOD RESIN (0), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (0), CETYL DIMETHICONE (0), HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (0), MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT) (0), SUNFLOWER OIL, JOJOBA OIL (0), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) (0), TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) (1), OLIVE OIL (0), RASPBERRY SEED OIL (0), CRANBERRY SEED OIL (0), HYALURONIC ACID (MADE FROM VEGETABLE) (0), CURRANT (0), CITRUS PARADISI (0), IRON OXIDE (2) (SKIN DEEP RATINGS CHANGE)

Thinksport Safe Sunscreen

Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano)Inactive Ingredients: PURIFIED WATER (0), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (0), CAPRIC CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDES(0), SORBITAN STEARATE (COCONUT BASED) (1), PINE WOOD RESIN (0), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (0), CETYL DIMETHICONE (0), HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (0), MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT) (0), SUNFLOWER OIL, JOJOBA OIL (0), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) (0), TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) (1), OLIVE OIL (0), RASPBERRY SEED OIL (0), CRANBERRY SEED OIL (0), HYALURONIC ACID (MADE FROM VEGETABLE) (0), GLUCOSE & GLUCOSE OXIDASE AND LACTOPEROXIDASE (0), CURRANT (0), CITRUS PARADISI (0)


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If the sunscreen stays on your skin it shouldn’t be an issue.  However, sometimes lotions put on skin can accidentally get into one’s mouth.

The only ingredient that might be a problem is the tocopherols (vitamin E). Sometimes they are derived from wheat germ oil, although not always. Even if derived from wheat germ oil, the oil would be highly refined and only present in a very small amount that might have a very tiny amount of gluten contamination. Perhaps you could call the manufacturer and ask the source of their tocopherols?

Here is an article about vitamin E:

https://www.glutenfreedietitian.com/vitamin-e-from-wheat-germ-oil/

NoGlutensToday Enthusiast

I've emailed Thinksport/Thinkbaby to ask about the source of the tocopherols (vitamin E). I used the contact form on the website and have not heard back. I phoned and their message said to email them at an address that bounces back. I left a voice message today, asking if somebody could answer this question.

The only social media they have is Facebook, and it says you can reach them via Messenger. However, I don't have Facebook. Would somebody be willing to reach out to them via Facebook Messenger, and to relay their response here?

Scott Adams Grand Master

On their site they do say their products are free of gluten:

https://gothink.com/products/thinkbaby-safe-sunscreen-spf-50-6oz-family-size-95

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Tested Safe Ingredients for Your Family

Free of parabens, phthalates, 1,4 dioxane, sodium lauryl sulfate, and biologically harmful chemicals. Free of Gluten & Dairy & Animal by-products

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano)

 

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