All About Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity | Switch2Pure
Posted by Estela Cockrell Oct 30th 2019
Do the products we use really matter when it comes to gluten?
Listen, if you are one of the lucky 2 million Americans with Celiac Disease or other couples of million with gluten sensitivity and intolerance, you may wonder if that s hampoo , lipstick , and moisturizer, facial wash , toothpaste with gluten or hydrolyzed wheat protein are right for you.....
The short answer is, not really. Here is why: The size of the protein is such that it is hard to absorb through the skin, but cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, facial washes, and other products can easily end up in your mouth which can cause a problem once ingested. So avoiding the products that can end up in your system is pretty important (hair care products, toothpaste, facial cleansers, lipstick, cosmetics and if your child is young, bubble bath, and soap). When you can find just as effective products why wouldn't you ditch it and switch2pure?
Also important to note, eczema and other sensitive types (non-celiac people) can be very sensitive when exposed to products with hydrolyzed wheat protein. And trust us, many products on the market have it. What happens? A topical inflammatory response or reactions on the skin results. The National Institute for Health Sciences in Japan found 1900 patients who reported allergic reaction after using a soap product that contained hydrolyzed wheat protein.* So why not avoid it altogether!
At Switch2Pure , we obsess over every label and have read every one. We have one product with oat (Erbaviva Body Wash) and no products with hydrolyzed wheat protein. SHOP all of our wonderful gluten-free, safer and clean products HERE !
Plus, Estela wants to share some hacks to keep those sensitivities down!
"After an event where cross-contamination is a possibility, I love to recharge the next day with eye gels, crystal rollers, and great eye cream to depuff and soothe."
"I also formulated my entire skincare line to be gluten-free since I first-hand know what it's like to experience a reaction to skincare with wheat or oat ingredients."
"Haircare that won't make you itch? Innersense, 1000%. It's completely gluten-free, clean, and won't irritate your scalp!"
"All of my nutraceuticals, like vegan protein, are gluten-free and I highly suggest using the digestive enzymes and probiotics to help with gut balance!"
Here is what to look for on the label:
