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Wheat Germ oil in skin balms

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So I just recently found out that the skin balm that I use to keep my stretched ears healthy has Wheat Germ Oil in it.  I don't have celiac, but the girl I'm seeing does.  So, I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with this ingredient in a skin product?  

Yes, she does kiss my ears sometimes.  So she's not exactly eating it.  but it could come into more contact than just being able to wash her hands.   

I stopped using it as soon as I realized it, this morning, and washed it off my ears.  I'll be looking for something else to use. that has Jojoba and vitamin E.

I'd love some more insight into how it works with cosmetic products.  

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It may depend on how refined the wheat germ oil is, and how much is in the product.  It is great that you’re being so careful for your girl!

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The risk of getting gluten via wheat germ in cosmetic products is very low, but for those who are super sensitive we recommend avoiding such products, as there are many alternatives without gluten ingredients.

Beverage Rising Star
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I applaud you for being so conscientious. If it gets on her lips, she's ingesting it by simply licking her lips.  I stay away from wheat germ oil in all products. 

For me, one of the worst things when I get glutened is wracking my brain for what the heck did it. Making sure all body products for both of you are labeled gluten free helps tremendously to figuring out the culprit.

Lots of alternatives. Try pure argan oil, Shea butter, or coconut oil, as long as she doesn't have nut allergies. Even though these don't contain gluten, I'd still make sure they are still labeled gluten free to be sure no cross contamination or gluten derived additions.

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55 minutes ago, Beverage said:

I applaud you for being so conscientious. If it gets on her lips, she's ingesting it by simply licking her lips.  I stay away from wheat germ oil in all products. 

For me, one of the worst things when I get glutened is wracking my brain for what the heck did it. Making sure all body products for both of you are labeled gluten free helps tremendously to figuring out the culprit.

Lots of alternatives. Try pure argan oil, Shea butter, or coconut oil, as long as she doesn't have nut allergies. Even though these don't contain gluten, I'd still make sure they are still labeled gluten free to be sure no cross contamination or gluten derived additions.

For sure. We talked about nuts and beans. Too many are processed on equipment that is contaminated. So I’m careful about all that. 

I just started looking into body products. 

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I recommend nuts.com for nuts and dry beans. They have a gluten free section. I've never had an issue with their gluten-free stuff. I'll soak and cook a big batch of beans, then freeze in smaller portions to use in recipes. 

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I like tallow balm made by Vintage Traditions.  Tallow Balm is natural, gluten free, and has been used for centuries.  Vintage Traditions has lots of scented and unscented balms.  Tallow Balm keeps my skin soft and moisturized.

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