Wheat products can be great moisturizers, which is why they are more commonly found in lotion than most other personal care products. As long as you are not eating the lotion, you should be fine to use wheat-containing lotions.
However, if you want a completely gluten-free home, avoid lotions that list wheat or barley in the ingredients list, or the following phrases:
You must review the entire ingredients list for allergens because manufacturers of cosmetics are not required to declare allergens in a warning statement like food manufacturers are.
At the time of the last update of this page, EO products offer certified gluten-free lotions. Be sure to check with the manufacturer for the latest info or if you have any questions.
Most condoms do not contain gluten. In fact, we have yet to come across a condom that has gluten on or in it.
It’s more likely that you would find gluten in a flavored lubricant, although, again, we have never heard of a personal lubricant that contains gluten. When in doubt, review the ingredients list and avoid any product that contains wheat, barley, rye, triticum, hordeum or secale.
Brands that offer gluten-free condoms or personal lubricants:
Any information on the gluten content of particular brands shared above was obtained during the last update of this page. Be sure to check with the manufacturer for the latest info or if you have any questions.
Bath & Body Works hand sanitizers frequently include “wheat amino acids” in the ingredients list.
However, most hand sanitizers do not contain gluten. Additionally, research has found that gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin. So as long as you do not apply it to an open wound and you’re taking care to not ingest it, hand sanitizer should be safe.
If you have a reaction to a hand sanitizer, consider an alternate culprit like an allergic reaction instead of gluten.
Brands that offer gluten-free hand sanitizers include:
At the time of the last update of this page, EO products, Sun Bum and EpiLynx offered certified gluten-free hand sanitizers. Be sure to check with the manufacturer for the latest info or if you have any questions.
Have questions about other products? Visit Celiac Disease and Personal Hygiene Products.
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