{"id":3162,"date":"2011-11-08T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2011-11-08T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/candostreet.com\/blog-parents\/?p=3162"},"modified":"2011-11-07T13:32:52","modified_gmt":"2011-11-07T18:32:52","slug":"is-there-gluten-in-your-cosmetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/candostreetny.com\/blog-parents\/is-there-gluten-in-your-cosmetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There Gluten in Your Cosmetics?"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/strong>\"gluten<\/a>I<\/span>f you have Celiac disease you need to know if there is gluten in your facial products and body lotions. According to a recent study by George Washington University researchers those with Celiac disease may not be aware that they are being exposed to gluten in lip, face and body products.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

The study was prompted in part by the case of a 28-year-old woman with Celiac disease who experienced a worsening of disease symptoms, including gastrointestinal complications and a skin rash, after using a body lotion marketed as “natural.”<\/p>\n

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. For most of us, gluten isn\u2019t a problem, but for those with Celiac disease, gluten damages their intestines.<\/p>\n

Researchers examined products from 10 of the leading cosmetic companies in the U.S., only finding two of the 10 companies offering detailed ingredient information. None of the companies offered gluten-free products.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

“The findings are alarming because gluten-containing cosmetics can be inadvertently obtained by the consumer and use of these products can result in an exacerbation of Celiac disease,” researcher Dr. Pia Prakash said in a college news release. “This study revealed that information about the ingredients, including the potential gluten content in cosmetics, is not readily available.<\/p>\n

Some smaller cosmetic companies specifically advertise gluten-free alternatives. Larger companies should inform consumers as to whether or not their products can be safely used by individuals with gluten sensitivity,” Dr. Prakash concluded.
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(SOURCE: American College of Gastroenterology news release, Oct. 28, 2011)<\/p>\n

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