Question: Shampoo revisited

August 9, 2006

After reading the posts a little while ago about shampoo, I realized that mine has various wheat-derived things in it, such as hydrolyzed wheat protein. And, I started paying attention to how much of that stuff really does seep into my mouth when I use it! (Maybe I need to stop singing in the shower!) I was wondering if anyone can suggest a GF fragrance-free shampoo that they might be using. I react to fragrances, except for some essential oils. Fragrance-free shampoos are very hard to find. If it is a more natural brand, that is a plus, as I also do better with less-chemical-smelling products.

Thanks!

Lori

August 9, 2006

> After reading the posts a little while ago about shampoo, I

> realized that mine has various wheat-derived things in it, such as

> hydrolyzed wheat protein. And, I started paying attention to how

> much of that stuff really does seep into my mouth when I use it!

> (Maybe I need to stop singing in the shower!) I was wondering if

> anyone can suggest a GF fragrance-free shampoo that they might be

> using. I react to fragrances, except for some essential oils.

> Fragrance-free shampoos are very hard to find. If it is a more

> natural brand, that is a plus, as I also do better with less-

> chemical-smelling products.

>

I just use soap. My husband has gone no 'poo and uses baking soda.

We both use conditioner (mine homemade, his is burt's bees, which has

EOs providing scent so I can't use it) and apple cider vinegar rinses.

There are some fragrance-free shampoos, but I'm allergic to the

natural ingredients and preservatives. I think Magick Botanicals has

one.

For a less natural line, look at the body care products offered by

National Allergy Supply. I haven't tried those, either.

ygg

August 9, 2006

Hello all -

I just got my latest issue of " Gluten-Free Living " in

the mail today. Ann Whalen wrote a very interesting

article about the possibility of getting glutened by

cosmetic products such as shampoo or conditioner, even

lotion.

I recommend every celiac reads it. She talked to the

most knowledgeable (regarding DH) Dr in the US, and he

asked his colleagues, and they all agreed that it

isn't possible to be glutened by something we use

outside our body.

The article says that even if we put our hands in our

mouths after touching hair conditioner, for instance,

the part of wheat that is in the conditioner isn't the

protein, so it can't affect our intestines. Also,

that the wheat protein can't absorb through the skin,

as the molecule is too large.

It all makes sense when she says it, very interesting.

Ann Whalen does good research for " Gluten-Free

Living " , I recommend it.

Barbara in SoCal

Barbara

__________________________________________________

August 9, 2006

Hello all -

I just got my latest issue of " Gluten-Free Living " in

the mail today. Ann Whalen wrote a very interesting

article about the possibility of getting glutened by

cosmetic products such as shampoo or conditioner, even

lotion.

I recommend every celiac reads it. She talked to the

most knowledgeable (regarding DH) Dr in the US, and he

asked his colleagues, and they all agreed that it

isn't possible to be glutened by something we use

outside our body.

The article says that even if we put our hands in our

mouths after touching hair conditioner, for instance,

the part of wheat that is in the conditioner isn't the

protein, so it can't affect our intestines. Also,

that the wheat protein can't absorb through the skin,

as the molecule is too large.

It all makes sense when she says it, very interesting.

Ann Whalen does good research for " Gluten-Free

Living " , I recommend it.

Barbara in SoCal

Barbara

__________________________________________________

August 9, 2006

Hello all -

I just got my latest issue of " Gluten-Free Living " in

the mail today. Ann Whalen wrote a very interesting

article about the possibility of getting glutened by

cosmetic products such as shampoo or conditioner, even

lotion.

I recommend every celiac reads it. She talked to the

most knowledgeable (regarding DH) Dr in the US, and he

asked his colleagues, and they all agreed that it

isn't possible to be glutened by something we use

outside our body.

The article says that even if we put our hands in our

mouths after touching hair conditioner, for instance,

the part of wheat that is in the conditioner isn't the

protein, so it can't affect our intestines. Also,

that the wheat protein can't absorb through the skin,

as the molecule is too large.

It all makes sense when she says it, very interesting.

Ann Whalen does good research for " Gluten-Free

Living " , I recommend it.

Barbara in SoCal

Barbara

__________________________________________________

August 9, 2006

Haven't seen the article yet, but if she is quoting Dr. P. Green, I

believe both she and he are wrong. No, I do not claim putting hand

lotion on your hand will gluten you - but putting hand lotion - my

former one listed " wheat protein " as an ingredient, and then

preparing food can definitely result in the consumption of gluten

containing lotion. Is that enough gluten to harm you? Don't know,

but I do know that there were times when I could taste lotion on

food - and if I could taste, I was ingesting it.

And, yes, it is definitely possible to be glutened by lipstick -

been there, done that.

Maureen

>

> Hello all -

>

> I just got my latest issue of " Gluten-Free Living " in

> the mail today. Ann Whalen wrote a very interesting

> article about the possibility of getting glutened by

> cosmetic products such as shampoo or conditioner, even

> lotion.

>

> I recommend every celiac reads it. She talked to the

> most knowledgeable (regarding DH) Dr in the US, and he

> asked his colleagues, and they all agreed that it

> isn't possible to be glutened by something we use

> outside our body.

>

> The article says that even if we put our hands in our

> mouths after touching hair conditioner, for instance,

> the part of wheat that is in the conditioner isn't the

> protein, so it can't affect our intestines. Also,

> that the wheat protein can't absorb through the skin,

> as the molecule is too large.

>

> It all makes sense when she says it, very interesting.

>

> Ann Whalen does good research for " Gluten-Free

> Living " , I recommend it.

>

> Barbara in SoCal

>

> Barbara

August 9, 2006

Haven't seen the article yet, but if she is quoting Dr. P. Green, I

believe both she and he are wrong. No, I do not claim putting hand

lotion on your hand will gluten you - but putting hand lotion - my

former one listed " wheat protein " as an ingredient, and then

preparing food can definitely result in the consumption of gluten

containing lotion. Is that enough gluten to harm you? Don't know,

but I do know that there were times when I could taste lotion on

food - and if I could taste, I was ingesting it.

And, yes, it is definitely possible to be glutened by lipstick -

been there, done that.

Maureen

>

> Hello all -

>

> I just got my latest issue of " Gluten-Free Living " in

> the mail today. Ann Whalen wrote a very interesting

> article about the possibility of getting glutened by

> cosmetic products such as shampoo or conditioner, even

> lotion.

>

> I recommend every celiac reads it. She talked to the

> most knowledgeable (regarding DH) Dr in the US, and he

> asked his colleagues, and they all agreed that it

> isn't possible to be glutened by something we use

> outside our body.

>

> The article says that even if we put our hands in our

> mouths after touching hair conditioner, for instance,

> the part of wheat that is in the conditioner isn't the

> protein, so it can't affect our intestines. Also,

> that the wheat protein can't absorb through the skin,

> as the molecule is too large.

>

> It all makes sense when she says it, very interesting.

>

> Ann Whalen does good research for " Gluten-Free

> Living " , I recommend it.

>

> Barbara in SoCal

>

> Barbara

August 10, 2006

Thank you, ygg! You gave me some great suggestions. I can tolerate some of Burt’s Bees stuff, so I will see will see if they have shampoo and what’s in it, and also check out the others you mention. I appreciate it!

Lori

PS. I notice your email address contains “cowpuppies”: do you, by any chance, have Australian Cattle Dogs? (A lot of people call them cow dogs for short.) I have two ACD/Border Collie mixes that I adore.