Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Outlast Is Gluten-free!

queenofhearts

Recommended Posts

queenofhearts Explorer
queenofhearts
Posted

Here's the scoop, ladies-- (& I suppose, gentlemen who might need kissable ladies!)--

My reply comes first, then their message, &c.

Thank you! This is exactly the information I needed! I only wish you had divulged it a bit more readily.

I am truly thrilled that Outlast is safe for me, since it is such a wonderful product. But even if the answer had been no, I would be grateful for your understanding of my needs.

For the sake of other Celiac customers-- & for the good of your business!-- please consider compiling a list of your gluten-free products, as some other cosmetic manufacturers do. It would be an enormous help to those of us who must be scrupulous in avoiding gluten.

Celiac disease is much more common than most people realize, & there are several other medical conditions that also require avoiding gluten. There are a number of Celiac websites, & companies that offer such lists receive great publicity there, and intense loyalty from customers! Neutrogena & Burt's Bees, among others, are mentioned again & again for their very specific & readily available gluten information. I would be delighted if CoverGirl were to join the ranks of "The Good Guys."

Even if only a few of your products are gluten-free, the peace of mind that comes when we feel we can really trust a manufacturer to take our concerns seriously creates very grateful customers. (And most Celiacs will avoid buying from any company that does not provide such information, since the risk of gluten is too great.)

I will post your information about Outlast on Celiac.com, but please do consider a comprehensive list. I assure you it would create a lot of new customers!

Thank you,

Leah

----- Original Message -----

From: <covergirl@custhelp.com>

To: <curiouser@mindspring.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:45 PM

Subject: Thanks for Contacting CoverGirl. [incident: 060601-000256]

Subject

---------------------------------------------------------------

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Celiac disease & must avoid all products co...

Discussion Thread

---------------------------------------------------------------

Response (RightNow Administrator) - 06/20/2006 02:45 PM

Thanks for your reply, Leah.

Our consumers mean a great deal to us, and we're sorry you were unhappy with the service you received when you contacted us. I'm sharing your report with our Consumer Relations Manager.

It may be helpful to know that Outlast Lip Color does not contain a fragrance. As mentioned in a previous email, if wheat and/or gluten aren't directly added to a product by us, these ingredients won't be listed on our packages. I've checked the ingredient statement and wheat, barley, oats, and rye have not been added. Therefore, Outlast Lip Color is gluten-free.

Also, Cover Girl is a division of Procter & Gamble. The Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive is A. G. Lafley.

I hope this information is helpful. We appreciate your loyalty and thank you again for getting in touch with us.

Christina

Cover Girl Team

Customer - 06/09/2006 07:01 PM

I don't doubt that my doctor would be willing to provide a letter. I simply

don't understand why it is necessary to take his time with this, or why it

should take 4 weeks to find out the answer. I can tell you in four words

the ingredient sources that are dangerous to me: wheat, barley, rye & oats.

That is what my doctor will tell you too. In fact, it is common knowledge &

other companies seem able to comprehend that.

And in point of fact, all I was asking in my e-mail of the 5th is WHETHER OR

NOT there is an outsourced fragrance component to Outlast lipsticks. WHY IS

THIS SO HARD????

Surely someone in your company knows the answer! There are thousands of

gluten-intolerant women out here-- it seems to me it would be to your

company's advantage to court our business instead of giving us so many hoops

to jump through for the answer to some very simple questions. There are many

cosmetic companies that are far more forthcoming with information, & believe

me, you are driving me in their direction! I love my Outlast Lipstick, but

I do NOT love your company's attitude!

I still haven't been given the name of a company executive as I requested in

my past e-mail. Please include that information in your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Leah

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


penguin Community Regular
penguin
Posted

That's great! That makes a world of sense that they're owned by Procter & Gamble. For future reference, they list gluten on their labels, but always give out a CYA statement.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

Thanks for posting. I've been using Outlast and have not had a problem. I'm glad to have the confirmation that it is gluten-free.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,899
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    dcarter1682
    Newest Member
    dcarter1682
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @Judy M! Yes, he definitely needs to continue eating gluten until the day of the endoscopy. Not sure why the GI doc advised otherwise but it was a bum steer.  Celiac disease has a genetic component but also an "epigenetic" component. Let me explain. There are two main genes that have been identified as providing the "potential" to develop "active" celiac disease. We know them as HLA-DQ 2.5 (aka, HLA-DQ 2) and HLA-DQ8. Without one or both of these genes it is highly unlikely that a person will develop celiac disease at some point in their life. About 40% of the general population carry one or both of these two genes but only about 1% of the population develops active celiac disease. Thus, possessing the genetic potential for celiac disease is far less than deterministic. Most who have the potential never develop the disease. In order for the potential to develop celiac disease to turn into active celiac disease, some triggering stress event or events must "turn on" the latent genes. This triggering stress event can be a viral infection, some other medical event, or even prolonged psychological/emotional trauma. This part of the equation is difficult to quantify but this is the epigenetic dimension of the disease. Epigenetics has to do with the influence that environmental factors and things not coded into the DNA itself have to do in "turning on" susceptible genes. And this is why celiac disease can develop at any stage of life. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition (not a food allergy) that causes inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. The ingestion of gluten causes the body to attack the cells of this lining which, over time, damages and destroys them, impairing the body's ability to absorb nutrients since this is the part of the intestinal track responsible for nutrient absorption and also causing numerous other food sensitivities such as dairy/lactose intolerance. There is another gluten-related disorder known as NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity or just, "gluten sensitivity") that is not autoimmune in nature and which does not damage the small bowel lining. However, NCGS shares many of the same symptoms with celiac disease such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It is also much more common than celiac disease. There is no test for NCGS so, because they share common symptoms, celiac disease must first be ruled out through formal testing for celiac disease. This is where your husband is right now. It should also be said that some experts believe NCGS can transition into celiac disease. I hope this helps.
    • Judy M
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By Judy M · Posted

      My husband has had lactose intolerance for his entire life (he's 68 yo).  So, he's used to gastro issues. But for the past year he's been experiencing bouts of diarrhea that last for hours.  He finally went to his gastroenterologist ... several blood tests ruled out other maladies, but his celiac results are suspect.  He is scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy in 2 weeks.  He was told to eat "gluten free" until the tests!!!  I, and he know nothing about this "diet" much less how to navigate his in daily life!! The more I read, the more my head is spinning.  So I guess I have 2 questions.  First, I read on this website that prior to testing, eat gluten so as not to compromise the testing!  Is that true? His primary care doctor told him to eat gluten free prior to testing!  I'm so confused.  Second, I read that celiac disease is genetic or caused by other ways such as surgery.  No family history but Gall bladder removal 7 years ago, maybe?  But how in God's name does something like this crop up and now is so awful he can't go a day without worrying.  He still works in Manhattan and considers himself lucky if he gets there without incident!  Advice from those who know would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Scott Adams
      Patiently Waiting to See Results

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      You've done an excellent job of meticulously tracking the rash's unpredictable behavior, from its symmetrical spread and stubborn scabbing to the potential triggers you've identified, like the asthma medication and dietary changes. It's particularly telling that the rash seems to flare with wheat consumption, even though your initial blood test was negative—as you've noted, being off wheat before a test can sometimes lead to a false negative, and your description of the other symptoms—joint pain, brain fog, stomach issues—is very compelling. The symmetry of the rash is a crucial detail that often points toward an internal cause, such as an autoimmune response or a systemic reaction, rather than just an external irritant like a plant or mites. I hope your doctor tomorrow takes the time to listen carefully to all of this evidence you've gathered and works with you to find some real answers and effective relief. Don't be discouraged if the rash fluctuates; your detailed history is the most valuable tool you have for getting an accurate diagnosis.
    • Scott Adams
      Gluten free beer ?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      In this case the beer is excellent, but for those who are super sensitive it is likely better to go the full gluten-free beer route. Lakefront Brewery (another sponsor!) has good gluten-free beer made without any gluten ingredients.
    • trents
      Patiently Waiting to See Results

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @catsrlife! Celiac disease can be diagnosed without committing to a full-blown "gluten challenge" if you get a skin biopsy done during an active outbreak of dermatitis herpetiformis, assuming that is what is causing the rash. There is no other known cause for dermatitis herpetiformis so it is definitive for celiac disease. You would need to find a dermatologist who is familiar with doing the biopsy correctly, however. The samples need to be taken next to the pustules, not on them . . . a mistake many dermatologists make when biopsying for dermatitis herpetiformis. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.