Are Gluten-Free Beauty Products Really Necessary?

Two skincare experts weigh in.

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

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, gluten-free beauty products, makeup
Image: www.barneys.com

Shop at www.barneys.com

Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream

Dr. Hauschka Tinted Day Cream, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.beautyexpert.com

Shop at www.beautyexpert.com

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Lip Stain & Shine

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Lip Stain & Shine, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.musingsofamuse.com

Shop at www.mecca.com.au

Drunk Elephant Glycolic Night Serum

Drunk Elephant Glycolic Night Serum, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.mecca.com.au

Shop at www.mecca.com.au

African Botanics Marula Mineral Cleansing Mask

African Botanics Marula Mineral Cleansing Mask, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.cultbeauty.co.uk

Shop at www.cultbeauty.co.uk

Lanolips Rose Hand Cream Intense

Rose Hand Cream Intense, Lanolips, gluten-free beauty products, hand cream
Image: www.beautyexpert.com

Shop at www.beautyexpert.com

Ren Oat and Bay Conditioning Shampoo

Ren Oat and Bay Conditioning Shampoo, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.mecca.com.au

Shop at www.mecca.com.au

RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up

rms beauty concealer, foundation, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.mankind.co.uk

Shop at www.mankind.co.uk

HydroPeptite Face Lift

HydroPeptite Face Lift, gluten-free beauty products
Image: www.shop.hydropeptide.com

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.

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