Shampoo And Make Up

[CVRupp]

Hello guys,

I have been gluten free since May. I feel 83 percent better than I have in about a decade. I find every once a while, my face still breaks out and I think it might have to do with my make up and/or my shampoo. I have been using Suave Professionals and emailed Unilever and I got some generic answer giving me the definition of Celiac Disease. Of course I know what it is, I wanted to know what was in the product. They never answered me.

Does anyone have any general brand recommendations? I am afraid to use any of my products.

[scarlett77]

Hello guys,

I have been gluten free since May. I feel 83 percent better than I have in about a decade. I find every once a while, my face still breaks out and I think it might have to do with my make up and/or my shampoo. I have been using Suave Professionals and emailed Unilever and I got some generic answer giving me the definition of Celiac Disease. Of course I know what it is, I wanted to know what was in the product. They never answered me.

Does anyone have any general brand recommendations? I am afraid to use any of my products.

Odd, I have heard that Unilever is one of the better manufacturers to deal with. I personally use Head & Shoulders and I know that Garnier has a list somewhere of which products they have that are safe. I use bare minerals makeup which is safe. Covergirl is very good about labeling and you should be able to find safe products to use. I use DHC Deep Cleansing Oil- I've confirmed the tocopheryl in it is not from wheat or gluten sources. Oil of Olay complete night time moisturizer uses synthetic vitamin E. Although I know a lot of Celiac shy away from Oil of Olay since they don't seem to be very clear and/or helpful about gluten in their products.

A lot of times I use a system of trying to "qualify" products to use: 1) read/research ingredients, 2) google the product and/or manufacturer to see if there is any reviews or resources, and 3) contact the manufacturer directly. Ultimately it is a judgment call though. Some people are more sensitive than others and what works for one person may not work for another.

[macocha]

I have heard that Costco's Kirkland brand body wash, shampoo and conditioner is gluten-free.

Bare Minerals make-up is gluten free as well I believe.

[IngridBeth]

Hi guys - I too have been facing the fact that I have to part with most of my beloved lipsticks...so I've been doing a lot searching for information about gluten free makeup.

Here is what I have seen so far: MAC has a lot of gluten free options. AND the great part is if you bring in six old containers of their makeup, you get a new lipstick for free. I did that just today and chose a new lipstick from their frost line which is supposed to be gluten free.

Bare Escentuals (sp?) also has lots of gluten free stuff.

Maybelline says their moisture extreme lipstick is gluten-free so I bought one of those when I didn't know what else I could wear any more!

I am currently trying to decide if I need to get gluten free mascara. Anybody know about those? Any drugstore brands I can buy?

Good luck with finding out about your usual cosmetics, I am surprised how difficult it can be to find concete answers about this sometimes....

[Takala]

Ecco Bella mascara is supposed to be gluten free. I haven't used it yet but I can vouch for the tube of ecco bella lipstick I have, that has lasted quite a while.

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They also have gluten free shampoo. But I use this cheap cucumber body wash I found, that I don't react to at all, or just use bar soap or castile soap. I rinse with apple cider vinegar diluted in water, then use a tiny dab of pure coconut oil or shea butter. I learned the hard way do NOT use heavily scented conditioners in my hair, in the summer, because it attracts bees and yellow jackets.

I made up a batch of mosquito repellant one time, imitating this organic stuff you use on horses, using some drops of essential oils of tea tree in water, plus I added mint, clove, citronella, and then some lavender and eucalyptus oil drops. Holy #$%^&*($%^&*(* !!!!! every bee in the area loves eucalyptus and lavender blossoms and this stuff was ATTRACTING THEM.

I'm using this dry mineral powder "Larimar" eyeliner that you add a little water to with a wet brush.

[glutenfr3309]

dove will clearly show any gluten ingredients. i use their body wash and shampoo.

[futuresflowerchild]

I'm in the same boat trying to find gluten free make-up. I was diagnosed in October 2009 and since then my skin has been really sensitive to gluten(even medical tape and the holter monitor electrodes left huge red bulgy itchy patches that stayed for weeks). I'm trying to find make-up that doesn't contain gluten but the everyday drugstore stuff always seems to have some in it.(I buy the product, bring it home, research the ingredients on the internet). I always end up returning the product. I even called CoverGirl when I was first diagnosed. The lady made me feel stupid for asking my question even when she had no clue what gluten was. She put me on hold a few times then came back and said in the most un-reassuring tone they don't use gluten. I also called Neutrogena regarding their sunscreen. The guy was really helpful told me he wasn't 100% sure and would escalate the question to a superior, he gave me a reference number and ensured me someone would call me back before the end of the week. Well over a week later I called back and was told their system was down. After a month I e-mail them. Stating my reference number from my phone call asking my questions(about specific products) and asking for an updated gluten free list. Well I got an e-mail back. this is what they said.

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[Chakra2]

[CVRupp]

Rant away,futuresflowerchild. I love when people act like you have lobsters crawling out of your eyeballs when you say the word GlUTEN. My 7 year now looks at labels for me and tells me when things have GLUE-Ton. It is so cute.

I have found that Tarte is supposedly gluten-free and most Sephora products. Still working on the Shampoo. I have no idea what to do about sunscreen, it burns my face every time I use it. I honestly do not think the people at these corporations really know, especially if it is not a food product.

[ksymonds84]

Rant away,futuresflowerchild. I love when people act like you have lobsters crawling out of your eyeballs when you say the word GlUTEN. My 7 year now looks at labels for me and tells me when things have GLUE-Ton. It is so cute.

I have found that Tarte is supposedly gluten-free and most Sephora products. Still working on the Shampoo. I have no idea what to do about sunscreen, it burns my face every time I use it. I honestly do not think the people at these corporations really know, especially if it is not a food product.

Burt's Bees is a wonderful company that has many gluten free cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners. I use the grapefruit ones. I used to use their chapstick but it does contain soy so now am using a natural grocer brand.

[oceangirl]

Hi.

CVRupp: Fructis shampoos have been safe for me and I am ultra sensitive. By the way, I was fascinated by your estimation of "percentage of feeling better" since going gluten free- I think you said 83 percent? I love that! It's so specific! I hope you feel 100% better very soon!

lisa

[Jenbeans77]

I have had major issues with shampoo/conditioner/hair products/face wash/lotions/sunscreens....so now I stick to the ones that say gluten free on the label! Organic Dessert Essence has a great line of products....and you can get them on www.vitacost.com for really cheap! I just submitted my order yesterday and can't wait to get it! I have used their products in the past even before i knew i had celiac. Their coconut lotion smells like the beach!

Eco Lips chapstick is also gluten free and I love that stuff....have been using it for years and years and is the only thing i will use.

Beware of sunscreens because 98% of them have vitamin E in them....and most do not let you know the source. So again i stick with brands that i know label their products gluten free.....like dessert essence.

Good Luck!