Topic From Previous Thread: Re: gluten-free Soaps, Etc

[chiroptera]

Hello,

What brand(s) of gluten free soaps and shampoo/conditioner do you all use on your little ones? The previous poster really got me thinking because my daughters, who have been gluten-free since June, have a horrible itchy, red, bumpy, bleeding rash on their arms, legs, a little on face (not bad) and a little on their tummies. One has it much much worse than the other. The doctor tried to say it was maybe eczema but they haven't had that since they were 4 months old and they are 9 now.

I am wondering if maybe it's our soaps or something.

I know you can find lists of gluten-free beauty products but I thought it may be nice to ask parents what they use on their children.

Thanks so much in advance!

[homemaker]

Hello,

What brand(s) of gluten free soaps and shampoo/conditioner do you all use on your little ones? The previous poster really got me thinking because my daughters, who have been gluten-free since June, have a horrible itchy, red, bumpy, bleeding rash on their arms, legs, a little on face (not bad) and a little on their tummies. One has it much much worse than the other. The doctor tried to say it was maybe eczema but they haven't had that since they were 4 months old and they are 9 now.

I am wondering if maybe it's our soaps or something.

I know you can find lists of gluten-free beauty products but I thought it may be nice to ask parents what they use on their children.

Thanks so much in advance!

I am not a dermatologist, nor as a small soapcrafter do I claim medical advice....but I can as a mother try to advise...

They might be reacting to gluten, but there are also additives to body washes and shampoos that can trigger eczema. Have they used a new product recently? You might try a glycerin soap without any fragrance, artificial detergent foamers (SLS or SLES), or colorant.

BEWARE of shampoos containing SLS or SLES those are detergent foamers....try a health food store to purchase shampoos or hand washes without fragrance or detergents...

Clearly Natural BAR SOAPS DO NOT CONTAIN GLUTEN (Clearly Natural is not my soap, I would not advertise on the forum)

And they offer an unscented bar....

This is from their website......

Clearly Natural Bar Soap Ingredients Q & A

Q: What makes Clearly Natural Soaps so special?

A: Clearly Natural bar soaps are made with 27% vegetable glycerin, 10 times more than regular bar soaps. Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it fresh, soft and moist, even in the driest climates

Q: What is in Clearly Natural bar soaps?

A: Clearly Natural uses a natural base of vegetable derived cleansers, vegetable glycerin, saponified vegetable oils, and natural essential oils and fragrances.

Q: What types of "cleansers" do you use? Do they contain any SLS? Any SLES?

A: Our natural cleansers are made from corn, coconut, and/or sugar.

NO SLS and NO SLES are in the Clearly Natural bar soaps.

Q: What does "saponified" mean?

A: It is the traditional way of making soap from vegetable oil.

Q: What kinds of fragrances are used in Clearly Natural bar soap?

A: All of our fragrances are natural essential oils and fragrances. Some people are allergic to natural essential oils. If you have any concerns, use Clearly Natural Unscented bar soap

Q: Are there any chemicals in your soap?

A: Actually, water is a chemical. But, rest assured there are no harmful chemicals in Clearly Natural bar soaps.

Q: Are there any animal by-products in your bar soap?

A: No

Q: Is there any Wheat or Gluten in your bar soap?

A: No

Q: Are there any preservatives in Clearly Natural bar soap?

A: No