Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 We ought to let Whole Foods know when we find errors in their list. I haven't seen these products myself, so I can't be the one to write them. Suki, may I ask what part of the country you live in? If you prefer to stay private, don't feel under pressure to answer this question. I know a Suki, so I wondered. H. In a message dated 10/4/05 4:16:31 PM, suki@... writes: Actually the whole foods shampoo has wheat in it, and even has a graphic of a stalk of wheat on the front of the bottle. Be mindful of their list -- their chicken enchiladas also contain wheat though they too are on the list. Suki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 If you're seeking out wheat-free shampoos, you will want to find wheat-free moisturizers, too. Obviously, lipstick, lip balm, etc. can present a problem. H. In a message dated 10/4/05 4:51:22 PM, scbozzo@... writes: I realized that wheat is in MANY shampoos and some conditioners, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Clan also has a for-fee, downloadable list for food and another for drugs. The list can be used on most PAs, such as Palm. My husband gave me a subscription to the for-fee Clan food and drug lists for Christmas. I find them to be a help, but it isn't particularly sophisticated or user friendly. CT updates these two lists at intervals. Harper In a message dated 10/4/05 6:35:14 PM, tverzosa@... writes: Also - here is a list from Clan ... http://www.clanthompson.com/res_info_lists_show_items.php3?category=Soaps%2C%20Cosmetics%2C%20Personal%20Care%20Items%2C%20etc. & category_id=7 Not very complete, but it's a start. They all seem to be pretty mainstream brands, which is nice. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 I noticed on the Whole Foods gluten-free list that their 365 brand is GF. I currently use Giovanni, which I love and is quite reasonable. I haven't confirmed its GF status, but there is nothing obvious on the label. I have read that even if you don't have topical reactions to gluten, that it can penetrate through your tear ducts, mouth, nose, and even pores. Trudy in CA -------------- Original message -------------- Hello All, I've been having trouble these past few weeks with an itchy scalp. I've been trying different shampoos, and I read an article about all the unsafe chemicals in shampoos, and I was just about to go out and buy Simply Organic shampoo (very expensive). And then it occurred to me -- is there gluten in these things? And, sure enough, the ingredients list of my current shampoo includes "wheat amino acids." Have others discovered that they are allergic to gluten in shampoo? Thank you, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Thanks, Suki and Trudy, for the info. I feel like this is one more little step I'm trying to take, in my struggle with CD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and possibly other chemical/food sensitivities... Before I realized that wheat is in MANY shampoos and some conditioners, I read the article about shampoo in this month's Yoga Journal magazine. One of their main points is that the U.S. doesn't have much regulation about what goes in shampoos and conditioners, whereas the European Union has banned 1,200 chemicals that are carcinogenic or otherwise unhealthy (from being used in shampoos and conditioners). So on top of finding a wheat-free shampoo, I'm trying to find a shampoo that does not contain the ingredients that the article says are some of the worst: phthalates, parabens, and petrolatum. The Simply Organic line of shampoos was originally created for chemotherapy patients (who have very weakened immune systems and are supposed to use chemical-free shampoos). But, alas, Simply Organic contains wheat. The MOP line (Modern Organic Products) contains some of the potentially carcinogenic ingredients listed above. Next I go to Rainbow (large health food store in San Francisco). I have enough environmental sensitivities now, that I guess I'm going to be more rigid about my shampoo ingredients (rather than trying something else that's mainstream...). Though the worst part is that I always have trouble finding shampoo, because my hair and scalp are so dry, but my hair is quite fine. The search continues. Thanks again, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Have you seen Gluten Free Savonnerie's site? http://gfsoap.com/ They have a shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. Trudy ----- Original Message ----- From: scbozzo@... Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [ ] shampoo! Thanks, Suki and Trudy, for the info. I feel like this is one more little step I'm trying to take, in my struggle with CD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and possibly other chemical/food sensitivities... Before I realized that wheat is in MANY shampoos and some conditioners, I read the article about shampoo in this month's Yoga Journal magazine. One of their main points is that the U.S. doesn't have much regulation about what goes in shampoos and conditioners, whereas the European Union has banned 1,200 chemicals that are carcinogenic or otherwise unhealthy (from being used in shampoos and conditioners). So on top of finding a wheat-free shampoo, I'm trying to find a shampoo that does not contain the ingredients that the article says are some of the worst: phthalates, parabens, and petrolatum. The Simply Organic line of shampoos was originally created for chemotherapy patients (who have very weakened immune systems and are supposed to use chemical-free shampoos). But, alas, Simply Organic contains wheat. The MOP line (Modern Organic Products) contains some of the potentially carcinogenic ingredients listed above. Next I go to Rainbow (large health food store in San Francisco). I have enough environmental sensitivities now, that I guess I'm going to be more rigid about my shampoo ingredients (rather than trying something else that's mainstream...). Though the worst part is that I always have trouble finding shampoo, because my hair and scalp are so dry, but my hair is quite fine. The search continues. Thanks again, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Also - here is a list from Clan ... http://www.clanthompson.com/res_info_lists_show_items.php3?category=Soaps%2C%20Cosmetics%2C%20Personal%20Care%20Items%2C%20etc. & category_id=7 Not very complete, but it's a start. They all seem to be pretty mainstream brands, which is nice. Trudy ----- Original Message ----- From: scbozzo@... Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [ ] shampoo! Thanks, Suki and Trudy, for the info. I feel like this is one more little step I'm trying to take, in my struggle with CD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and possibly other chemical/food sensitivities... Before I realized that wheat is in MANY shampoos and some conditioners, I read the article about shampoo in this month's Yoga Journal magazine. One of their main points is that the U.S. doesn't have much regulation about what goes in shampoos and conditioners, whereas the European Union has banned 1,200 chemicals that are carcinogenic or otherwise unhealthy (from being used in shampoos and conditioners). So on top of finding a wheat-free shampoo, I'm trying to find a shampoo that does not contain the ingredients that the article says are some of the worst: phthalates, parabens, and petrolatum. The Simply Organic line of shampoos was originally created for chemotherapy patients (who have very weakened immune systems and are supposed to use chemical-free shampoos). But, alas, Simply Organic contains wheat. The MOP line (Modern Organic Products) contains some of the potentially carcinogenic ingredients listed above. Next I go to Rainbow (large health food store in San Francisco). I have enough environmental sensitivities now, that I guess I'm going to be more rigid about my shampoo ingredients (rather than trying something else that's mainstream...). Though the worst part is that I always have trouble finding shampoo, because my hair and scalp are so dry, but my hair is quite fine. The search continues. Thanks again, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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