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kelmcclellan Newbie
kelmcclellan
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Can I use a shampoo that contains wheat proteins if I do not rub it into my head?

Thanks!

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lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
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You can rub it into your scalp all you want because you can't absorb gluten that way. The real danger is that most people get a little into their mouth and swallow it.

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kelmcclellan Newbie
kelmcclellan
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Thank you so much!

jmengert Enthusiast
jmengert
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Something else to consider--I never reacted to wheat in products that I didn't ingest (shampoo, lotion, etc.). However, now that I've been gluten-free for six months, if anything with gluten gets on me, I develop a little red itchy rash--it's not DH, but a rash nonetheless. Just something I wanted to address, so that's why I always use gluten-free products whether I will ingest them or not.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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It would not bother you skin wise unless you have DH. I keep all gluten free products that I use on my hands(like lotions and soaps), and around my face because the chances of it getting into your mouth are pretty high

plantime Contributor
plantime
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I get a rash whenever I use anything on my skin that contains wheat. If it does not bother you, and you do not chew your hair, then I don't see why you couldn't use it.

mrsfish-94 Apprentice
mrsfish-94
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What brands of gluten-free shampoos and lotions do you use. My daughter needs some lotion and I am scared to use what I have. Any suggestions would be great!

I tend to use baby shampoo for her hair but she has really curly hair and I need something for that too!

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KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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I use alot of Dove soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays, moisturizers, etc.

Dove is a brand that will not hide anything on their label so they will tell you on the label if it contains wheat,rye,barley,oats.

mrsfish-94 Apprentice
mrsfish-94
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thanks KaitiUSA!!!!

You really have been a wealth of info for me in the past few months!!!!!

THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!

celiac3270 Collaborator
celiac3270
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Suave is almost exclusively gluten-free.

citygirl114 Newbie
citygirl114
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:( I have been recently diagnosed and am not sure how important it is to use gluten free shampoos, soaps and makeup.

Can someone please help me out???

Thanks

Penny

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Well makeup like lipstick is essential. Other makeup to me is essential because when you take it off there is possibilities of getting traces into your mouth..and if you touch your face throughout the day or rub your eyes, etc ...there are just numerous ways to be glutened.

With soaps&lotions, when you wash your hands and then prepare your food...if the soap was not gluten free then your food may now be contaminated

With shampoos it is very easy to get traces into your mouth.

My personal opinion is that things you put on your head, face, and hands should be gluten free to make sure that you have no possibility of being glutened from that angle.

citygirl114 Newbie
citygirl114
Posted

Thanks Kaiti

This is just so overwhelming........ :(

Do you have any suggestions for the gluten free makeup? I currently us Almay foudation....don't wear lipstick.....Garnier Fructis is the shampoo brand I use and Clinque face soap, cleanser and moisturizer.

It is hard trying to work fulltime and find out all the info on this disease :(

Penny

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Garnier should be ok for shampoo...I think some people on here use that..I'm thinking that was an ok brand but someone else may know for sure...also if you check the threads in the product section you should be able to find alot of this info.

Clinique only has some gluten free products so you have to check on that...I had to throw my lipstick by them away because I could not get a direct answer out of them.

Dove has new body lotions out...I haven't checked to see if they are gluten free yet but they will tell you right on the label if it contains wheat,rye,barley,oats.

The whole Bare Escentuals makeup line is gluten free.

Hang in there it's not as hard as it may seem

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

gluten-free toilettries is a personal call - one that I choose to answer by keeping them gluten-free. Makes me feel better, and that's what matters. I prefer Dove Shampoo/Conditioner (not combined, but the two of them), though I've also used Pantene in the past. As for lotions, I don't use a lot, but what I use is either Neutrogena products (gotta love a 26-year old's acne... most are gluten-free, check the label) and lotion that Alba Botanicals makes. Mmm... Papaya Mango body cream... smell like heaven all day! :-)

plantime Contributor
plantime
Posted

I use Pantene shampoo and conditioner. It works great in my curly hair.

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