I am very new to celiac disease and I was told that it could be very helpful to use gluten free body soaps, lotions, shampoo, conditioner, etc.... So off to the store I went thinking well this sounds easy enough.
Wow was I wrong !! I started reading labels on all the health and beauty items and realized how stupid I am and that I would need a degree in Chemistry to have a clue.
I came home with nothing but alittle bit of hope left thinking "hey the internet should be able to help" so I did so many searches using all sorts of different words and now I know nothing.
I thought the food changes where tough but this seems impossible.
Can someone please help me out on this ??
Thumper

You might just want to start out with Dove products until you did some more research. Personally, I love Dove products, but the reason for that is, that all of the nice natural products in the health food store are very high in salicylates and and make me sick, too.

Health food stores have a ton of really nice, natural products. You just have to make sure none of them have wheat germ oil, barley extract or oat bran (all very commonly used in personal care products).

California baby Wash is gluten-free, although a tad expensive. Finesse is and so are the soaps and shampoos from Gluten-free Savonnerie. I called Dove & asked about their cleanisng wipes for the face & they were, but she said one of the shampoos has wheat in it & a sensitive skin lotion has oats in it.

I am celiac, gluten free, dairy, soy, egg, yeast free. I use Loreal hair products (shampoo, conditioner, hair spray and gel) and Neutrogena soap. I bring my cell phone to the store and call the company in the store about each product. Both these companys are very helpful. When a company does not know what is in the product, I do not buy from that company. You will learn what companys are good to buy from. I also use Bare Escentual makeup (not the lotion, it has oats.)


Looking good.

Can I ask which specific products you use from Loreal & neutrogena? I found out today their (Neutrogena) moisturizer "moisture for sensitive skin" is gluten-free.

Do you know which Dove shampoo has wheat in it?

This is what I use:

Neutrogena
Hand soap - rainbath,, refreshing shower and bath gel
body lotion - light sesame formula
lotion for face - oil free moisture spf 15
soap for body - relaxing shower and bath gel, lavender & chamomile


Loreal
Shampoo - VIVE pro, color vive shampoo, for highlighted hair
Conditioner - VIVE pro, color vive conditioner, for highlighted hair
Hair gel - Loreal Paris, Studio Above it all, Invisi Gel Volumizing gel, Extreme Hold
Hairspray - Loreal Paris, Studio Strong Suit, Mega Spritz finishing hairspray, Extreme Hold

Coppertone
Coppertone sport sunblock lotion, ultra sweatproof, spf 30

I would still recommend calling the companies. I have not gotten sick using these products.
Let me know how you do. Also make sure you are using gluten free toothpaste like Tom's of Maine. Only certain products contain gluten but all of their toothpaste is now gluten-free. Check to see if your makeup/lipstick is gluten free.

I am going through this same thing. Here is the response I got from Neutrogena. They responded right away which was great. But I couldn't find any of these products that I was looking for in a Safeway, Walmart or Albertson's. I wasted a ton of time looking for a basic face lotion for night (no SPF) and basic shampoo and conditioner.

Thank you for contacting Neutrogena®.


It is always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate
the time you have taken to contact us.

Neutrogena® Gluten Free (Wheat Free)

Active Breathable Sunblock SPF 30
Active Breathable Sunblock SPF 45
Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Eliminating Peel
Advanced Solutions Acne Therapy System
Advanced Solutions Facial Peel
Advanced Solutions Lip Rejuvenating Treatment SPF 20
Advanced Solutions Skin Transforming Complex Daily SPF 15 Moisturizer
Advanced Solutions Skin Transforming Complex Nightly Renewal Cream
After Sun Treatment
Age Fighting Moisturizer SPF 15
Age Shield Sunblock SPF 30
Age Shield Sunblock SPF 45
Alcohol-Free Antiseptic Cleanser (Discontinued)
Alcohol-Free Toner
Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Anti-Residue Shampoo
Blackhead Eliminating 2-in-1 Foaming Pads
Blackhead Eliminating Astringent
Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask
Blackhead Eliminating Warming Cleanser
Body Clear Body Lotion (Discontinued)
Body Clear Body Scrub
Body Clear Body Wash
Body Emulsion
Body Lotion
Body Oil
Build- A- Tan
Clean Conditioners- All
Clean For Color- Color Defending Foam
Clean Replenishing Instant Shine Detangler (Discontinued)
Clean Shampoos- All
Cleansing and Makeup Removing Towelettes
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Clear Pore Oil Controlling Astringent
Clear Pore Shine Control Gel (Discontinued)
Clear Pore Treatment
Combination Skin Moisture
Conditioner for Permed/Color Treated Hair (Discontinued)
Deep Clean Astringent
Deep Clean Body Scrub Bar
Deep Clean Cleanser
Deep Clean Gentle Scrub
Deep Clean Invigorating Cleanser/ Mask
Deep Clean Invigorating Scrub
Deep Clean Invigorating Self Foaming Cleansing Pads
Deep Clean Mask
Detangling Conditioner (Discontinued)
Energizing Body Wash
Energizing Sugar Scrub
Extra Gentle Cleanser
Foot Cream
Fresh Body Herbal Body Wash


Fresh Cooling Body Mist SPF 30
Fresh Cooling Body Mist SPF 45
Fresh Finish Loose Powder/Healthy Skin Loose Powder
Fresh Finish Pressed Powder/Healthy Skin Pressed Powder
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Hand Cream
Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30- All
Healthy Defense Eye Cream SPF 30
Healthy Defense Protective Powder SPF 30
Healthy Defense Sheer Bronzer SPF 30 (Discontinued)
Healthy Defense Sheer Makeup SPF 30 (Disctontinued)
Healthy Defense Sunblock Spray SPF 30+
Healthy Defense Sunblock Stick SPF 30+
Healthy Defense Trio
Healthy Defense UVA/UVB Block SPF 30 + / SPF 45
Healthy Radiance Exfoliating Wash
Healthy Radiance Eye Cream
Healthy Radiance Moisturizer SPF 15
Healthy Scalp Shampoo
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Anti Blemish Cleanser
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Anti Blemish Cream
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Anti Blemish Scrub
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Intensive Night Cream
Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Intensive Serum
Healthy Skin Blends Natural Radiance Bronzer
Healthy Skin Blends Sheer Highlighting Blush
Healthy Skin BlendsTranslucent Oil- Control Powder
Healthy Skin Cream Powder Makeup SPF 20
Healthy Skin Enhancer
Healthy Skin Eye Cream
Healthy Skin Face Lotion
Healthy Skin Face Lotion Sensitive Skin/Delicate Skin
Healthy Skin Face Lotion SPF 15
Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20
Healthy Skin Smoothing Stick
Healthy Skin Visibly Even Daily SPF 15 Moisturizer
Healthy Skin Visibly Even Exfoliating Body Wash
Healthy Skin Visibly Even Exfoliating Cleanser
Hydrating Eye Reviver
Instant Lip Remedy
Instant Nail Enhancer
Intensified Day Moisture SPF 15
Intensified Eye Moisture (Discontinued)
Invigorating Hair and Body Wash
Light Night Cream
Lip Boost Intense Moisture Lipstick SPF 20
Lip Boost Intense Moisture Therapy
Lip Moisturizer SPF 15
Lip Nutrition- All
Liquid Neutrogena
Makeup Correcting Stick
Makeup Correcting Stick
Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Maximum Strength Oil Controlling Pads
Mineral Sheers for Eyes
Mineral Sheers for Face


Moisture Boosting Body Wash
Moisture for Sensitive Skin
Moisture Rich Sunless Tanning Lotion SPF 20
Moisture Shine Tinted Lip Balm- All
Moisture SPF 15
Moisture SPF 15 Sheer Tint
MoistureShine Lip Gloss
New Hands
Oil Free Acne Mask/ Scrub
Oil Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub
Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover
Oil-Absorbing Acne Mask (Discontinued)
Oil-Free Acne Wash
On the Spot Acne Patch
On the Spot Acne Treatment Tinted
On the Spot Acne Treatment Vanishing Formula
On The Spot Blemish Wand
Overnight Lip Therapy
Pore Refining Cleanser
Pore Refining Cream
Pore Refining Cream SPF 15
Pore Refining Mask
Pore Refining Mattifier (Discontinued)
Pore Refining Toner
Pure Glow Daily Cleansing Cushions
Radiance Boost Eye Cream
Rainbath Dry Oil Spray
Rainbath Moisturizing Body Mist (Discontinued)
Rainbath Shower & Bath Gel- All
Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion
Rapid Clear Gel
Rapid Clear Treatment Pads
Razor Defense Daily Face Scrub
Razor Defense Face Lotion
Relaxing Overnight Moisturizing Body Cream
Sensitive Skin Solutions Alcohol Free Toner
Sensitive Skin Solutions Cleansing Wash - Combination Skin
Sensitive Skin Solutions Cream Cleanser - Dry Skin
Sensitive Skin Solutions Oil-Free Foaming Cleanser - Oily Skin
Shimmer Sheers (all shades)
Skin Clearing After Shave (Discontinued)
Skin Clearing Compact Foundation
Skin Clearing Concealer
Skin Clearing Face Bar (Discontinued)
Skin Clearing Face Wash
Skin Clearing Liquid Makeup
Skin Clearing Moisturizer
Skin Clearing Pressed Powder
Skin Clearing Targeted Acne Treatment (Discontinued)
Skin Smoothing Body Lotion
Skin Soothing Eye Tints
Skin Soothing Under Eye Corrector
SkinClearing Clean Tint
SkinClearing Shave Gel
SkinClearing Trio
Soft Color Blush
Soothing Relief Anti-Itch Moisturizer
Summer Glow Daily Moisturizer SPF 20


Sunless Tanning Lotion- All
T/Gel Conditioner
T/Gel Overnight Dandruff Treatment
T/Gel Shampoos- All
T/Sal Maximum Strength Shampoo
Transparent Facial Bars- All
Transparent Sunblock Gel SPF 30 (Discontinued)
Triple Moisture Active Soothing Conditioner
Triple Moisture Active Soothing Shampoo
Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo
Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner
Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask
Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum
Triple Moisture Pure Strength Oil Therapy
Triple Moisture Sheer Hydration Leave- In Foam
Triple Moisture Silk- Touch Leave-In Cream
Triple Protect Face Gel
Triple Protect Face Lotion SPF 20
Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 30/ SPF 45
Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55
Ultra Soft Hydrating Sunblock SPF 30
Ultra Soft Hydrating Sunblock SPF 45
Under Cover Concealer Stick
Visibly Even Natural Look Makeup
Visibly Firm Eye Cream
Visibly Firm Eye Treatment Concealer
Visibly Firm Face Lotion SPF 20
Visibly Firm Lift Serum
Visibly Firm Moisture Makeup
Visibly Firm Night Cream
Visibly Younger Hand Cream

Should you have any comments or questions in the future, please feel
free to contact us via our website, www.neutrogena.com, or by calling our
toll-free number, 1-800-582-4048.
Our specialists are available Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5
PM EST and will be happy to assist you.

I also sent Dove an e-mail. This is what they said:
Thanks for writing!

We do not specifically test our products for the presence of gluten, a
sticky protein found in some grains such as wheat. Gluten may be
present
in products that contain derivatives of wheat, oat, rye, and barley.

In labeling our products, our company follows the guidelines
established
by the International Nomenclature for Cosmetics; Ingredients (INCI)
process. Therefore, if we use an ingredient derived from a grain such
as
wheat, oat, rye, and/or barley, those names will appear on the label.
One common example is "Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein". If you see this on
the
label, the material was derived from wheat, so the product may contain
gluten.

Thank you for your interest!
Your friends at Unilever

Sorry for posting 3 times but I thought I could save you some time. I also went to our local health food store which had a list of their gluten free personal care products. I thought their ingredients lists were too long and confusing. So with a little more research I ordered from an Internet company called Dakota Free. They also make the Gluten-Free Savonnerie products so if you find items on both web sites and call them to order you can order from both web sites with only one shipping fee. My order came over the weekend and I thought I'd use them for a week before posting a review. My skin has been very reactive and my dermatologist warned against getting something with too many botanicals, food product, herbs, flowers etc. in it.

Good luck!
Michelle

Michelle,

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Dakota Free products. I use their Moisturizing Lotion and have used their bar soap--both of them I like very much.

Another company you may want to check out is Andrea Rose. I love the facial moisturizing cream from them--it's perfect to use at night--all their products are gluten-free. I've spoken to the owner, and even the vitamin E they use is safe.

http://www.andrearose.com/

Patti,
Thanks for the referral. I will check them out.

I'm waiting a week before writing my review to let my skin detox from what I was using before and see how its reacting to the new products. Its dry, cold and sunny here. In addition I swim so it gets a big dose of chlorine. The end result is my skin often feels like sandpaper and is often bright red and splotchy.

Best,
Michelle

I have bought all the products that I listed at Longs.

I have added this into a few different threads but I was impressed with them.

Herbology Beauty Co. is owned by a celiac. All the products in the company are gluten free.