Cosmetics, Medications & Toys

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Believe or not, gluten can be found in and assortment of common products we use, ingest and come in contact with every day:  from cosmetics to medications to children's toys.

 

Here are a few things that contain gluten and it is important to be aware of: 

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• Lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm, or other cosmetic used near the mouth because they may be unintentionally ingested

• Oral care and dental products (Learn about Oral Health )

• Communion wafers

• Herbal or nutritional supplements

• Drugs and over-the-counter medications (Learn about Gluten in Medication)

• Vitamins and supplements (Learn about Vitamins and Supplements)

• Play-dough: children may touch their mouths or eat after handling wheat-based play-dough. For a safer alternative, make homemade play-dough with gluten-free flour.

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Sources: Celiac Disease Foundation