Personal Care Items

Personal Items
     Any personal items should be checked for gluten as it is absorbed into the body through the skin.
Deodorant, band-aids, shampoos (Suave, Pantene are good), lotions, toothpaste (Crest = GF), mouthwash (ACT/ Scope=GF), lotions, lip stuff, cologne/body sprays, anti-fungals, acne medicines, band-aids (rite-aid brand or Nexus=GF), medical tape (J&J=GF), Soap (Dove, Blue Irish Spring, White Dial=GF)  Avon and Mary Kay make-up have many GF options.
     Always, always check the ingredients and website and always check with the manufacturer if you have any questions.  Over time, I have moved toward using coconut oil as a lotion and lip balm.  I have very sensitive skin and unscented coconut oil heals my dry skin without making me break out. 
     If you are having a reaction to a personal care item, like facial break-outs or itchy eyes, it is not a good choice.  If it hurts you on the outside, it is twice as bad inside!