Oat In Undereye Cream

[mandigirl1]

Hello. This message really applies to the women.......

Does anyone use undereye cream to get rid of puffy, dark circles? I usually do. The other day I bought a cream that I thought would work well. However, one of the ingredients is OAT. Is this safe to use, or should I avoid it? Are Celiacs really allergic to oat also? Im assuming yes, because I was told not to eat oat products. Then I heard it was okay. Does anyone know anything about this????? Id really appreciate feedback.

Thanks!

[jams]

I think it is more of a personal choice for you to use the eye cream. Gluten cannot enter your body through your skin. You just need to be sure that you wash your hands good after you apply the cream.

As far as oats in general.... I cannot really answer there. I have read that Quaker oats are bad because of cross contamination. I think it is just some Celiacs react and some don't. That may sound wishy washy... I am just not that clear on that part of this yet.

[Canadian Karen]

Oats are controversial either way. Personally, I stopped using my Aveeno with oatmeal just because since it is a cream that goes on my hands, the possibility of my hands going in my mouth (licking my fingers after something yummy, for example) was too high.

For cream for puffy eyes, can't see it doing any harm if you wash your hands thoroughly after applying it (make sure nothing is hiding under your nails...). By the way, for puffy eyes, believe it or not, I use Preparation H Cooling Gel. I kid you not! It is a well kept secret within the modelling industry, all the models do it. It works amazingly and feels wonderful!

Karen

[Kasey'sMom]

Karen,

Does the Preparation H Cooling Gel help with dark circles. Also, I'm starting to get some fine lines under my eyes as well.

[Canadian Karen]

I know it helped mine......

The cooling effect (a nice, cool, tingling feeling) feels really refreshing (like a spa treatment!!)

Technically, I guess the way it works is that since Prep H is supposed to "reduce swelling" of hemorroids, it is also successful in reducing the "swelling (puffiness)" under your eyes......

Karen

[jenvan]

i chose to get rid of anything i had--any product--that had wheat, barley, oats or rye. i figured why even take a chance when there are so many products out there w/o those ingredients? i did have to part with some products i loved, but i have found new ones that are great, and don't have all the chemicals etc in them either.