Gluten In Shampoo And Makeup

[Sorimar]

Hi there I was recently diagnosed with Celiac in June and have had a really hard time adjusting. I know I need to learn more about the disease and how to manage it, but I'm a full-time student mother of 2 and wife so I have a hard time making the time to sit and just educate myself on everything related to celiac. I thought gluten was basically in foods and some medications, but I read some where that it is also in everyday products such as, shampoo and makeup. Does anyone know how I can find out what shampoos, toothpastes, makeup etc contain gluten? I need help???? thanks for any info that someone can share with me

[jmengert]

Welcome to the forum!

As far as gluten-free personal products are concerned, you can do a search here to find a whole bunch of products. Here's what I personally use:

Dove shampoos/conditioners/body washes/soap/lotions--they are made by Unilever, which clearly lists gluten--if it reads gluten-free, it is.

Crest toothpaste--all their products are gluten-free

Nars makeup (all their products are gluten-free, but they are rather pricey) and Origins makeup (email them to see which products are gluten-free--just make sure you give them specific product names to look up; I've had a lot of good interactions with this company)

Burts Bees lip products--there is a list on this site of their gluten-free products

Garnier fructis or Dove hairspray, anti-freeze creme, other hair products

Suave shampoos/conditioners/lotions/body washes are also made by Unilever and will also clearly list gluten. There is also a Paul Mitchell list on the site if you do a search, if you're looking for professional haircare products.

It does get easier with time, and this place is great for learning and support!