New gluten-free beauty products

January 20, 2011

I’ve got detoxes and elimination diets on the brain lately–what with one friend on a detox diet and the Consonant Body Healthy Skin  Detox for Face Kit giveaway I currently have on the go (have ya entered yet??)–and these gluten-free product launches from Green Beaver landed on my desk.

Even though gluten protein is too large to be absorbed through the skin, it seems that many peeps with celiac disease and gluten sensitivites still seek out gluten-free skincare–as a way of preventing cross contamination. So you folks will be glad to hear that Canadian company Green Beaver are launching in March the first certified organic gluten-free personal care products. The range includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion (each $9.99) and lip balm ($5.99).

I’m a bring-on-the-gluten kinda girl when it comes to my diet, and, it turns out, when it comes to my body lotion, too. I tested out GB’s new lotion and while it definitely has a pleasant light feel and great hydrating properties–it even managed to moisturize my crazy parched skin–its’ citrus fresh scent is a bit strong for my taste, and a tad peculiar to my nose (perhaps the turmeric in it?)–think spicy lemon cough drop.

Filed under: Beauty Swellness,Diet

Tags: Canadian, celiac disease, detox, detox diet, elimination diet, gluten-free, Green Beaver, lip balm