If you have gluten sensitivity or suffer from celiac disease, gluten free skincare can reduce the risk of cross-contamination of your drinks or food. Gluten-free products remove any chance of swallowing some gluten when applying lip gloss or washing your face. Though rare, some people are allergic to wheat products that are applied to the skin. If you are one of them, you have all reasons to avoid gluten that can lead to skin irritations and rashes.
With millions of people are on gluten-free foodstuffs, there’s been a high demand for gluten-free products in supermarkets. The trend seems to have extended into the skincare industry. Today, almost all cosmetic brands advertise their gluten free skincare, body, and bath products as gluten-free. Has it become a necessity or is it another hype to garner more sales? We shall be answering that in this article.
What is wrong with gluten?
Gluten is a type of protein that is derived from rye grains, barley, and wheat. It affects human skin in many ways including celiac disease. This is an autoimmune disorder that is also genetic. It has no cure and can only be controlled by adhering to a gluten-free diet. The disease damages the small intestines’ lining if left untreated. It can even cause infertility issues and osteoporosis if left untreated. Both gluten sensitivity and celiac have similar symptoms like fatigue, abnormal bowel movements, headaches, and fatigue. If you have a sensitivity to this protein, you must be careful of what you consume or apply to your body to prevent flare-ups.
How to tell if your skincare regimen contain gluten
Unlike the food industry, cosmetics are not highly regulated by the FDA. So, your mascara and foundation may not indicate the presence of gluten. You can only find out through detective work. Also reads the manufacturer’s website or contact customer service to request the information. It is not easy to identify gluten in cosmetics. But there is a high possibility it is lurking behind alternative names such as:
• Triticum Lipids/Aestivum/Boeoticum/Vulgare/Carthlicum/Monococcum
• Sodium Lauroyl
• Secale Cereale
• Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl
• Hordeum Vulgare
• Hordeum Distichon
• Triticale- wheat and rye hybrid
• Stearyl Dimonium Hydroxypropyl
• Tocopherol wheat germ oil vitamin E
• Beta Glucan
• Avena Sativa
• Phytosphingosine Extract
• Malt Extract
Is it a must to use gluten-free skincare products?
Dermatologists warn against using gluten-containing stuff around the eyes, broken skin, and mouth. Gluten-containing products are not the issue. The problem is ingesting them. Whether you choose products with wheat, rye, and barley products is entirely up to you. Always watch out for potential red flags. Don’t ignore bumps, rashes, and irritations around the eye, neck, or hairline. Today, you will find tons of companies dedicated to manufacturing gluten-free products.
The skin is your biggest organ so you need to be careful of how you treat it. If you have celiac disease, follow the appropriate routine to avoid any adverse effects. Buy clean beauty. Take time to research and take care of your body. Also, cutting wheat foodstuffs from your diet helps to deal with the celiac disease and hypersensitivity to gluten