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anglepoise Apprentice

Hello,

I keep reading posts here by people who say that they have had problems with such products as toothpastes or lotions containing gluten. I was wondering if there's a list that exists out there of all the "bad" toiletries that contain gluten? How does one figure out that there's gluten in their toothpaste?

Thank you...

angel


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Sensodyne is the only toothpaste I've ever come across that has gluten.

The only way to REALLY know about gluten is to call the company (or to know that the company clearly lists gluten in the ingredients).

richard

tarnalberry Community Regular

You call the company... :-( I found out the hard way about Sensodyne. As of two days ago, they're still saying "may contain traces of gluten". Bah!

celiac3270 Collaborator

Hmmmmmm.........good thing I brought my Crest down to NJ for that family reunion -- i got sick anyway -- imagine if i had used their sensodyne toothpaste

Canadian Karen Community Regular

I use Aim Toothpaste

Pantene Shampoo

Pantene Conditioner

Pantene Hair Spray

Secret Under Arm Deodarent

Cover Girl Makeup

I use Life Brand lotion at Shopper's Drug Mart (Canadian)

All confirmed gluten-free.....

Also, I use Gain Laundry Detergent

and Downy Sheets

For dishes I use Sunlight Dish Detergent.....

All also gluten-free......

Have a great day!

Karen

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Our family buys our household products from a catalog company that doesn't use chemicals. It requires a club membership but the household products are actually saving us money and we don't have to go to the store, it ships to our door.

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strack2004 Rookie

I am currently using baking soda to brush my teeth. It cleans well, but I am wondering if it may be hard on the enamel. Any ideas about this? Also, I may not get by with soda for long because I have always used toothpastes that are for sensitive teeth. Ruth


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tarnalberry Community Regular

if you already have sensitive teeth, you'll want to ditch the baking soda. my dentist specifically told me to avoid baking soda toothpastes (and tartar control toothpastes and whitening toothpastes) since I've got sensitive teeth. (and he added a fluoride rinse along with a sensitive-teeth toothpaste.)

crc0622 Apprentice

If you want a list, the best I have found is here:

Open Original Shared Link

Scroll down a little on the first page and you'll see a gluten-free product list. It is updated pretty regularly.

Baking soda is very hard on the teeth and gums. You'll soon have no gums!! :o

gf4life Enthusiast

I used to use Sensodyne before going gluten-free, now I use Tom's of Maine Sensitive toothpaste and I also find that I don't have to use it as often since my teeth have lost some of their sensitivity (I alternate with other Tom's of Maine varieties).

I have never found any wheat ingredients in any of my other toiletries, or cleaners.

The only thing I have to watch for in my shampoos/conditioners is Lavender, but that is just me, I am very allergic to it topically.

I have just stopped wearing make up except on special occasions, and then only the smallest amount, since even though most of my make up is confirmed gluten-free I am still having serious breakouts when I were make up. This only started after going gluten-free. it might be that not all of my makeup is actually gluten-free. Does anyone know of any good brands that all of their make up is gluten-free?

God bless,

Mariann

strack2004 Rookie

Thanks All for your advice about baking soda toothpaste. I haven't used it very long, so hopefully, haven't damaged my teeth and gums too much. Will check out the list on delphiforums. Ruth

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