Welcome back to the blog! I guess I like to keep you all on your toes since these blogs are slightly less on schedule. But, I promise to stop monkeying around and blog more!
This week’s blog posting is about gluten in products such as moisturizers and shampoos. Unfortunately, it is a topic I found out from personal experience, but all the better to share with everyone.
Up first: Versed Moisturizer
If you love Target as much as I do, you’ve probably seen this moisturizer. It sounds great for your skin, nothing bad inside. However, if you’re celiac or sensitive to gluten, the wheat-germ ingredient will not be good for you. There is such a high risk of ingestion with this product because it goes so close to your mouth. As a result, I was breaking out and I knew I was reacting to the gluten. If you’re looking for a good moisturizer, CeraVe’s moisturizers are widely available at most grocery stores and are great for your skin.
Next Up: Maui Moisture
This is another target find, but it’s widely available in a variety of grocery stores. The ingredient that concerns me here is maltodextrin, which is derived from forms of gluten like wheat. Because it is not specified if the maltodextrin is from wheat or from corn, it is best to avoid it. Avoiding hair care products with gluten is a widely debated subject. Some believe that because it is not ingested, it should not cause issues because there is no evidence to show gluten is absorbed through the skin. However, others see a correlation between using gluten in hair products and thinning or unhealthy hair. The decision is up to you and most likely is also dependent on your sensitivity.
-Nicole
Gluten Free Me 