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I am new with celiac. While reading some posts I found out that there are some products (cosmetics, tooth paste etc) that may be non safe. Could someone tell me what I have to look for in the labels??? Is that amount capable of causing me any harm?? Does it differ from person to person??? Some people are more sensitive than others and may have problems with gluten even in their shampoos?? I just can't imagine how this can happen....I usually don't eat my shampoo.......!!!

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Lisa Mentor
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I am new with celiac. While reading some posts I found out that there are some products (cosmetics, tooth paste etc) that may be non safe. Could someone tell me what I have to look for in the labels??? Is that amount capable of causing me any harm?? Does it differ from person to person??? Some people are more sensitive than others and may have problems with gluten even in their shampoos?? I just can't imagine how this can happen....I usually don't eat my shampoo.......!!!

Welcome,

Here is a list of things to look out for:

https://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsaf...ents/Page1.html

Here is a list of companies who will clearly list gluten (as in wheat, barley, malt and rye):

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Sensitivity does differ from person to person but in the beginning it's very important to be 100% gluten free so you can heal.

The ANY amount of gluten will set off the autoimune reation in your small intestines and create damage. In other words, it's not the amount that you consume, it's the reaction that it causes.

And no, I don't think that any of us eat our shampoo. But, try not to get any in your mouth when you shower. It's always best to error on the side of caution. Check all your lotions, shampoos, lipsticks for gluten content.

(I noticed that you are from Athens. Please note that the links that I posted are US links)

MELINE Enthusiast
MELINE
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thank you so much...the sites you posted are really helpfull! Never have thought that a small amount (like accident with shampoo) can cause trouble....

Sandi Lee Newbie
Sandi Lee
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thank you so much...the sites you posted are really helpfull! Never have thought that a small amount (like accident with shampoo) can cause trouble....

I was surprised when I found this out as well - just remember though, that the skin absorbs everything into your system, as do your eyes. I found out that my favorite eye make up remover had wheat in it and after stopping use, felt an immediate difference. Your nail beds are also extremely porous and will also carry the gluten into the bloodstream potentially causing a reaction.

Frustrating but true! Hang in there, and good luck!

MELINE Enthusiast
MELINE
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I was surprised when I found this out as well - just remember though, that the skin absorbs everything into your system, as do your eyes. I found out that my favorite eye make up remover had wheat in it and after stopping use, felt an immediate difference. Your nail beds are also extremely porous and will also carry the gluten into the bloodstream potentially causing a reaction.

Frustrating but true! Hang in there, and good luck!

You are helping a lot you know...I had no idea.....I kept eating tiny pieces of guilty things (I mean really tiny....like a dot..... or two dots..) and thought it was ok...Never checked my toothpaste nor my mouthwash...And then I am wondering why I keep feeling nausea....Thanks so much!! It's like a game!!! find the hidden gluten...ok...Let's play then!!!

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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I was surprised when I found this out as well - just remember though, that the skin absorbs everything into your system, as do your eyes. I found out that my favorite eye make up remover had wheat in it and after stopping use, felt an immediate difference. Your nail beds are also extremely porous and will also carry the gluten into the bloodstream potentially causing a reaction.

Frustrating but true! Hang in there, and good luck!

Hey Sandi,

I just wanted to add that the gluten molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin into your system. Gluten must be ingested for Celiacs to be symptomatic. Now, that doesn't mean that those with a gluten allergy will not be effected topically with a reaction.

Meline, yes it is a very frustrating game. :(;)

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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another thing to remember is that the symptoms you feel do *not* directly correlate to how much damage occurs to your gut. you may have chronic, very low levels of damage that affect your risk factors for complications, but not feel much. that's another reason why it's important to be very cautious, even when you're not feeling symptoms.

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Can gluten be absorbed through the skin or not? I seem to hear different answers. I think someone told me if you rub garlic on the bottom of your feet you will taste it .

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