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“Mom, I have a nasty rash!” These are words I have heard from my daughter since she was in elementary school. I took her to doctors and dermatologists who told me, “It’s eczema.” They prescribed various pills, ointments and creams, which helped to a degree. When she was diagnosed with Celiac disease, we began carefully reading labels to eliminate wheat from her diet, but one thing I didn’t realize was how many everyday items, cosmetics, Anti-perspirant and more, contained gluten as a binding agent. When her rash continued, a doctor told us, “Have you considered this rash might be caused by gluten? You need to look for products with natural ingredients and no gluten.” I couldn’t believe no one had suggested she use all natural personal care products before. We had never suspected gluten would be included in these products!
When shopping at Whole Foods, I decided to browse the natural care aisle. Passing by the Tom’s of Maine display, I noticed the Tom’s deodorant had a label under each product proclaiming they were gluten free. I snatched one up, purchased it and brought it home. While I can’t promise this would work for everyone, when my daughter began using the gluten free products on her skin, her rash disappeared! She was thrilled because having itchy, scaly skin is not something a teenager appreciates.
Her doctor explained why he thought this worked on her. “Many people forget and touch their mouth or nose after using a product containing gluten, causing it to be ingested.” Her bad habits of twisting her hair around her fingers and nail biting were allowing her to consume gluten even when we had cut it out of her diet!
I’ve helped her put together a summer survival kit for Celiacs to use when participating in her outdoor activities. Here’s the scoop on what we’ve found:
1) a long-lasting deodorant (gluten free, of course)
2) a gluten free lip balm (to keep gluten from being ingested)
3) gluten free sunscreen
4) gluten free snacks
5) gluten free shimmer spray
She’s once again able to enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about icky rashes. What are your best tips for surviving the summer, with or without Celiac disease? How do you stay #freshnaturally?
I always try to bring a hat and sunglasses wherever I go to beat the heat! #client
We love Tom’s products! I didn’t know they had deodorant!
I always hear great things about Whole Foods! I wish there was one near me!
I’ve used Tom’s products for many years. A huge fan. I like that they are very mindful of their ingredients. Nice pics!
Each day I hear more and more about gluten and problems said to be associated with it. It is indeed an interesting subject worthy of study.
Those are great gluten free tips on how to survive summer! I’ll be sharing w/ my gluten free friends!
I had no idea that you can ingest gluten that way. What an informative post. My tip for surviving the summer especially here in CO is sunglasses and sunscreen.
Oh my goodness, I have severe wheat sensitivities. I’m pretty good with my diet, but had no idea about the skin care products. Thanks for the heads up!
I had the same problem with my boy he does lots of things mostly sports and deodorant is so important, we might give a try to tom’s
I couldn’t fathom living with celiacs! Way to rock it though
I love that gluten free products are increasing in prevalence. My best summer survival tip is always carry your water bottle.
I don’t have Celiac’s disease but I do try to eat gluten free since I know how bad it is. I am amazed at the number of food and non-food items that also contain gluten. I was mad when I found out that my biotin supplement contains gluten.
I never knew it was in deodorant. So many things have that in it!
I love their products! My son only wears Tom’s of Maine deodorant.
wow I would never have pegged deodorant as a gluten product.
Wow this is a really cool list! I didn’t realize you could react so much to products that you don’t ingest! Really helpful thanks 🙂
I love the Tom’s brand! I use their deodorant and it works very well!
My mom suffers from celiac and I am going to have send this post to her. Thanks for they info!
I was not aware there was gluten in beauty products! Interesting to look out for!
I never realized that so many health and beauty products contained gluten. I am so glad you were able to figure it out and clear up your daughter’s rashes.
Tom’s of Maine is awesome, and it’s so great that they have products to help make your daughter’s life easier!
it’s amazing what gluten gets into! it’s EVERYWHERE!
My best survival tip is to get somewhere with AC lol 🙂 I love Tom’s of Maine products. We use many of them.