While you’ve probably noticed gluten-free toast listed at your favourite cafe, have you noticed the emergence of gluten-free beauty products?
Turns out, gluten—the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—is a common ingredient in makeup, skincare, and hair care products. But, can they cause a reaction? And should you buy into the hype if you’re coeliac?
We talked to the experts to find out whether your cosmetics could also be causing you trouble.
Is an allergic reaction possible?
“I am not aware of anyone having gluten related reactions to beauty products,” says Kimberley Robinson, Skin Specialist at Alkaline Spa & Clinic. “However, from my own experience, I have noticed a huge improvement with my overall health, weight, digestion and skin from eating a clean and cutting out dairy, sugar and gluten from my diet.”
“Even people who are coeliac are not at risk of reacting to using a topical ingredient containing gluten because the disease causes problems when someone ingests gluten,” concurs Samantha Menzies, Advanced Dermal Therapist at FacePlus Medispa.
The bottom line
According to these experts, the chances of gluten-containing cosmetics causing harm are slim to none. But, if you want to jump on board, keep scrolling to see a few of our favourite gluten-free beauty picks.
9 Gluten-Free Beauty Buys
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
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Image: www.barneys.com
Shop at www.barneys.com
Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream
Shop at www.beautyexpert.com
Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Lip Stain & Shine
Shop at www.mecca.com.au
Drunk Elephant Glycolic Night Serum
Shop at www.mecca.com.au
African Botanics Marula Mineral Cleansing Mask
Shop at www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Lanolips Rose Hand Cream Intense
Shop at www.beautyexpert.com
Ren Oat and Bay Conditioning Shampoo
Shop at www.mecca.com.au
RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up
Shop at www.mankind.co.uk
HydroPeptite Face Lift
Shop at www.shop.hydropeptide.com
Looking for a tasty gluten-free snack? Try celebrity trainer, James Duigan’s clean and lean bread recipe. And for dinner, check out these pasta brands that are all gluten-free.
