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GF Cosmetics

See How Easily You Can be a Gluten-Free Mom

September 15, 2009
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I travelled to Minneapolis over the weekend to present some of my research on depression and anxiety at a conference. While there, I had an opportunity to eat at some fantastic restaurants that offer gluten-free menu options (Fogo de Chão rocks!). I also had a chance to hangout with my best friend from college and [...]

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Ecco Bella’s Natural and Organic Gluten-Free Cosmetics

September 9, 2009
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Recently I discovered Ecco Bella cosmetics, and I am thoroughly impressed. I received a bottle of Age Antidote Day Cream and Vanilla Herbal Body Lotion from the company to review.
I love the Age Antidote Day Cream. It is light and not greasy. It doesn’t sit on top of my face like a lot of other [...]

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Here is the Most Complete List of Gluten Free Cosmetics Available

September 4, 2009

Today I’m excited to announce the new, expanded version of our Gluten Free Cosmetics List. The list contains more than 500 cosmetics and self-care products from 24 companies (and we’re always adding more!). Most of the companies represented on the list are mainstream, and their products are available at most pharmacies and department stores.
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Origins Gluten-Free Lipstick and Gloss

July 13, 2009
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In an effort to update and expand our gluten-free cosmetic list, I have been contacting a lot of cosmetic companies. I heard back from Origins today, and I have posted the results on our gluten free cosmetics list.
Origins products are paraben- and pthalate-free, and many of them are also organic, which means that you don’t [...]

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Clinique’s Gluten-Free Lipstick and Lip Gloss

July 6, 2009
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In an effort to update and expand our list of gluten-free cosmetics, I have contacted several companies to gather information. Today I received a response from Clinique about their lipsticks and lip glosses, and they are posted on our Gluten Free Cosmetics List.
The customer service representative also sent along the following disclaimer that I have [...]

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Origins Cosmetics and Self-Care Products: Gluten-Free Selections

April 27, 2009
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Recently I entered a department store to check out my favorite shoe department, when a cosmetician at the Origins counter approached me about Origins cosmetics and skin care products, which are natural and free of hazardous chemicals like parabens, petroleum, and paraffin. Of course, the first question I asked was, “Well, ok, but is it [...]

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New Recommended Gluten-Free Self-Care Product List!

December 20, 2008
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I have posted a new Gluten Free Self-Care Product List that includes shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion to supplement our popular Gluten Free Cosmetics List. Although the gluten-free product offerings from each of the companies featured on the page is more extensive than the list products that I have endorsed, I have included only those [...]

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More Gluten-Free Lipstick Options

November 26, 2008
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[Update:] For the most up-to-date gluten free lipstick and makeup, subscribe to our Gluten Free Cosmetics List!
As the financial situation grows more uncertain, women are treating themselves to a new shade of lipstick in lieu of spending sprees on pricier items. A recent New York Times article listed 41 of fall’s most popular shades, and [...]

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Why Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Should be Gluten Free

November 10, 2008
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Update: Check out this video: How Your Cosmetics and Lotions Might Be Making You Sick
While it’s true that the gluten molecules contained in cosmetics are too large to permeate the skin, I make certain that any cosmetics that may enter my mouth are gluten free. Of course, I don’t mean to get moisturizer, hairspray, or [...]

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