Gluten Free Cosmetics

Living life with Celiac disease or gluten allergy could be quite challenging to people who suffer from either sensitivity.  First there are restrictions to diet which entail avoiding or limiting the intake of gluten rich foods such as wheat, rye, oats and barley.  Then there is the search for cosmetics which are gluten free.

Gluten is used in cosmetics and personal care products in order to bind the ingredients together and is used as an emollient in the form of gluten derived oils.  Most cosmetic manufacturers would say that the amount of gluten is so minuscule to become a health risk factor, to a person who suffers from the disease or allergy, a little can cause a lot of discomfort.

People who have celiac disease or gluten allergy live in a gluten free world.  They chose cosmetics which have not been derived from materials which contain gluten.

There are actually a lot of cosmetics which do not contain gluten.  There are gluten free lipsticks, moisturizers, lotions, hair spray, shampoo and a host of other personal care products.

People who have celiac disease or gluten allergy should choose products which are gluten free especially those applied close to their lips and above their chin.  Even though absorption of gluten through cosmetics and personal care products may be minimal, it would be better to avoid these altogether as our skin is our biggest organ.

There are also a lot of gluten free resources available on the internet.  The FDA has yet to approve mandatory labeling of cosmetic products as gluten free.  So before trying on or buying a product, consult the internet resource pages and websites on gluten free cosmetics.

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