Gluten In Tocopherol (vitamin E) In Lotions, Shampoos

[samcarter]

How do you tell if the Vitamin E in products is derived from wheat or soy? I noticed that my Organix shampoo (I have to use shampoos free of sulfates, or my forehead breaks out badly) and the Suave clarifying I use once in a while both have tocopherol (Vitamin E). I know it can be derived from either wheat or soy. If it is derived from wheat, is there any gluten remaining in it?

Oh, and lotions. I looked up Curel (the brand I'm using now) and their website says that they cannot guarantee it's gluten free. Dang it. Any recommendations for both a face lotion and a body lotion that are definitely gluten free and fragrance free? Is Olay sunscreen lotion safe?

[SGWhiskers]

Burt's Bees has a gluten free list. All of their tocepherol is soy derived. Not all of their products are gluten free though, so be careful.

The only way to tell the source is to call the company. I've learned to stay away from tocepherol unless the company says it is soy derived. Canned pineapple juice can have vitamin E, and the brand I bought definately wasn't gluten free.

good luck

[mushroom]

Is there any Vitamin E not derived from either wheat or soy?

[ravenwoodglass]

Yes, the tocopherol that is labeled D tocopheral is if I remember correctly. I could be wrong and hopefully someone will correct me if I am. I have to avoid both soy and wheat oil and that is the one I use for vitamin E supplements.