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Can some one help an old lady out that needs a good gluten-free eye cream and face lotion? I've tried Burts Bees and we aren't getting along. Tried oil of olay..no good. As soon as I put theses creams on my face it turns it red. Any help or ideas?! I called Bare Escentails and they said that thier creams had wheat and oat in them. I couldn't get a clear answer from a few others. I emailed NARS. but haven't heard back on them.

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ravenwoodglass
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I absolutely love Garneir Nutritioneste Wrinkle Defense Night Cream, I use it both day and night. It says you will see a difference in the first use, thought that was hype but in my case I really did.

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i-geek
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We use California Baby's Calendula Cream as a face lotion. I've found it at both Whole Foods and Target. It's very gentle, smells great, is gluten-free (and free of many other allergenic substances), and is the only thing that helps our winter eczema. I don't use a separate eye cream (they always irritate my eyes) but maybe I'll have to check out that Garnier one that ravenwoodglass mentioned.

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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I use olive oil straight from the bottle.

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Wolicki
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Avalon Organics. All of their products are great!

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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Avalon Organics. All of their products are great!

I have used their lavender facial cleansing milk and their moisturizer in the jar was what I used before I switched to the Garneir. Their lavender eye serum was also nice and I still use that.

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Skylark
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I use olive oil straight from the bottle.

I thought I was the only person who used straight oil when my skin was dry. I use rose hip seed oil with a drop of lavender.

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gflooser Contributor
gflooser
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sorry to hijack your thread, but is all california baby gluten-free???

also, I use alot of garneir products as well and LOVE them. especially hair!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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is all california baby gluten-free???

Yes :)

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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I thought I was the only person who used straight oil when my skin was dry. I use rose hip seed oil with a drop of lavender.

I have enough chemicals in my life already. :)

CarolinaKip Community Regular
CarolinaKip
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Yes :)

I was over the moon when I found California Baby. However, I used the sensitive baby head to toe and developed sores on my scalp. Since I have stopped using it, they are better. The only thing I can figure out is the Vitamin E??? Anyone have trouble with this? I'm finding that I am sensitive to alot! That or finally going crazy!

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I was over the moon when I found California Baby. However, I used the sensitive baby head to toe and developed sores on my scalp. Since I have stopped using it, they are better. The only thing I can figure out is the Vitamin E??? Anyone have trouble with this? I'm finding that I am sensitive to alot! That or finally going crazy!

It's gluten free alright, that's for sure but I can't use it myself because it contains coconut. I'm extremely sensitive to coconut, and for a long time I was ok to just not consume it. Now, I react to it in topical products with eczema, migraines, and nausea.

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It's gluten free alright, that's for sure but I can't use it myself because it contains coconut. I'm extremely sensitive to coconut, and for a long time I was ok to just not consume it. Now, I react to it in topical products with eczema, migraines, and nausea.

Patti, what are some of the products you use????
oceangirl Collaborator
oceangirl
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Hi. Thanks for all those great tips- I think I will try one or two.

I'm one of those ridiculously sensitive ones and, although it's terribly pricey, I've NEVER reacted to Lancome's Bienfait Multi-Vital creme with sunscreen. It probably has way too many chemicals but there's no gluten.

I, too, have simply used olive oil to hydrate my skin. In fact I use olive oil for everything; I may bathe in it soon...

!

Take care!

lisa

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Patti, what are some of the products you use????

I use few at the moment while I get this coconut issue worked out.

I found a soap that I like--it is coconut free and of course gluten-free.

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If you're having trouble and can't pin point why you may have additional intolerances. This company has a lot of nice products that are free of the common triggers.

For shampoo, I can't believe I'm saying this but in checking labels I found that Pantene Classic has the least coconut derived ingredients I could find. (the more natural organic types are full of coconut, which may not be a problem for you) I use the shampoo only a couple times a week, and the conditioner (which has none) every day. It helps that my hair is on the dry side.

That company used to be rather uncoperative when asked about gluten, but when I called recently they told me they would clearly list any gluten in the ingredient list.

I use Thai Crystal Deodorant--the only ingredient is mineral salts.

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For makeup, I love the Everyday Mineral foundation--you can even get samples there. Their minerals do not contain bismuth, which can cause itching.

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The nicest gluten-free lipstick I have found is Afterglow, which I found here on this site

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