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GF Cosmetics

Rock the Vote Wearing Stila’s Gluten-Free Lipstick

October 24, 2008
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Even ladies with celiac disease can join in wearing Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lipstick on November 4th! According to Stila’s customer service department, Rock the Vote Red Lipstick is free of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Rock the Vote Red is a bold, scarlet color that’s bound to make a statement at the polls. In [...]

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Updated Gluten-Free Cosmetic List!

October 13, 2008
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In the weeks following my diagnosis, I devoted a lot of time to figuring out which personal care products are gluten free. After calling several mainstream cosmetic companies and coming up with very limited options, I consulted the Internet, and found a few helpful tips about possible gluten-free cosmetics from other women with celiac disease. [...]

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Paul Mitchell’s Gluten-Free Hairspray

October 2, 2008
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I had some difficulty finding gluten-free hairspray, although this is clearly important given that it’s nearly impossible to avoid inhaling at least a little, and it can sometimes get in your mouth. I have tried a few gluten free hairsprays, but Paul Mitchell Soft Spray is definitely my favorite. You can find it in many [...]

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MAC Moisturizer: Improves Celiac Skin Tone

September 21, 2008
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The results of descriptive research on celiac disease suggest that people with celiac often have pallid skin tone, which was definitely true for me. After being on a gluten free diet for a few weeks, I wanted to look as healthy as I’d started feeling, and because my wedding was quickly approaching, I wanted to [...]

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Burt’s Bees: Keeping it Clean and Moisturized

September 18, 2008

I love Burt’s Bees hand soaps and body lotion. I recommend both the Citrus & Ginger Hand Soap and the Green Tea & Lemongrass Hand Soap. The Almond Milk Hand Creme smells absolutely delicious and provides light moisture for my hands. The Soothingly Sensitive Lotion also smells great and is a light moisturizer perfect for [...]

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AVEDA is Celiac-Friendly

September 16, 2008
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When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease, I knew that I would learn to eat differently, but I did not know my entire lifestyle would change. Eating differently is by far the biggest challenge involved in having celiac disease, but finding gluten-free soaps, shampoos, body lotion, moisturizer, lip balm, and cosmetics is no small [...]

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Lancôme has gluten-free cosmetics and fantastic service!

September 3, 2008
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Prior to being diagnosed with celiac disease, I did not demonstrate brand loyalty when it came to cosmetics. No less than 12 company’s products appeared in my cosmetic bag, each of which I had carefully selected for their optimal shades and textures (yes, I’m picky). However, following my diagnosis, I quickly learned that because my [...]

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