Gluten-free Products

[nama shivaya]

I'd like to look into what members look for when shopping for everyday items, and what to watch out for in hidden gluten containing products.

I've heard that some toothepastes, and other self-care products are gluten-containing.

Thanks!

[Tritty]

I would also love to hear the answer to this...

I need a great hand lotion - my knuckles are bleeding from washing so much

I tried a new one and I now have a rash - thought it was gluten free - but always have had sensitive skin so it could be even something else...

[nama shivaya]

Tritty:

I did a search within the forum and found this EXCELLENT blog:

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It lists products by company name.

Nama

[hathor]

You can always buy the Clan Thompson guide available from the Gluten-Free Mall on this site.

[Yenni]

I use Gluten-Free Savonnerie products. Open Original Shared Link I have used them for like 5 months now and really like them. They just changed owners and I sent an e-mail asking about possible cross contaminations (they make soy containing products under another brand), but they are very carefull with that stuff and make them at 3 different locations.

I use almost all of their products.

I use crest toothpast. Someone posted an e-mail sent to costumer service at Creset and they garanteed that their producs\ts are gluten free so I went for that.

[nama shivaya]

Thanks for all the great input!!!!!!!!!

[CarlaB]

Just plain coconut oil is a great moisturizer. There are many others out there, and I've found the labels to be pretty clear. If you have products you like, post them so we can tell you if they're gluten-free.

I use Kenra shampoo and conditioner. Ivory soap. Burt's Body Wash. Burt's Beeswax. Cover Girl Outlast lipstick. Estee Lauder Equalizer foundation. Origins eyeshadow. Estee Lauder eye pencils and lip pencils. See, a lot of mainstream products are safe.

I've never seen a toothpaste that was not gluten-free, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Currently I'm using Sensodyne because I wear braces and my teeth have gotten sensitive. Prior to this, I used Tom's of Maine available at health food stores.

In the beginning I found it was easiest to read the label every time I used something to be sure products I already had were safe. I still read the ingredients on products I buy because formulas change - for example, I used to use Aveda Caviar shampoo, but they added a gluten containing ingredient.

A couple off the top of my head to watch out for ... many Bath and Body Works products have gluten. You can read the label as they're clearly marked. Also, Lip Smackers are not gluten-free.

[Tritty]

That is all so helpful! Thanks!

I love aveeno - it really helps my hands - however it has oats in it....

Anyone know about that? Do you think if I use it at night and sleep with it, by morning I could wash the residue off before I eat?

[CarlaB]

That is all so helpful! Thanks!

I love aveeno - it really helps my hands - however it has oats in it....

Anyone know about that? Do you think if I use it at night and sleep with it, by morning I could wash the residue off before I eat?

I don't think that's a good idea. I'd look for something else for your hands. I wouldn't be 100% positive that I would never get it in my mouth!

[Tritty]

I've tried Olay Quench Therapy Hand Creme and I broke out in a rash (it's gluten-free - My skin is just super sensitive.) I also tried ShiKai Dry Skin Therapy (also gluten-free and broke into a rash). I think I'm going to try good old fashioned Vaseline Intensive Care Advance Healing next....

[hez]

I recently contacted carmex regarding their lip balm- it is safe.

Hez

[ReneCox]

I thought I heard somewhere that sensodyne toothpaste contained gluten?

[hathor]

Well, they won't certify that they are gluten- free:

"Does the product contain gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site as another gluten containing product?

No, we do not add gluten to this product, however we are unable to ascertain that the product is 100% free of gluten as we purchase raw materials from outside sources. The product is not manufactured at the same site as another gluten containing product."

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[hathor]

Is there any difference among coconut oils? Do you have a preference? This is something I've been thinking of trying for my dry, winter skin. I might want to cook with it also. I recently was exploring a web site full of articles about the benefits of the stuff. Contrary to my basic diet beliefs, but I try to keep an open mind to new evidence.