Sun Smarts: Gluten Free Sunscreen Products

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'Tis the season for water sports, outdoor activities, and enjoying every moment of warmth that the sun can bring to Chicagoland. Vitamin D is a good thing for our bodies but with skin cancer on the rise, specifically among younger women ages 15 - 29, practicing safe sun exposure is a must.

For those of us with celiac disease, checking ingredients on anything we put into our mouths or slather on our bodies is also a must. While applying a product containing gluten to the skin will not trigger the classic immune response to the intestines that is celiac disease, it is possible to accidentally ingest trace amounts (think applying lotion to hands and then grabbing a few snacks from the snack bowl). Those with gluten intolerance, gluten allergies, or dermatitis herpetiformis may experience rash or more severe symptoms simply by using skin products containing gluten.


Luckily, many of the common brands of sunscreen on the market are free from gluten ingredients. Always read labels carefully and contact the manufacturer directly if you have questions, but here are a few good brands to start your sun-safe summer off right.

  • Coppertone (all products, includes Coppertone Sport line)
  • Neutrogena (all sunscreens, many cosmetic products, and facial cleansers as well)
  • Banana Boat (all products, includes Banana Boat Kids) - no gluten ingredients but cannot guarantee that these are produced on gluten free lines

30 Jun, 2011


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Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/gladly-gluten-free/2011/06/sun-smarts-gluten-free-sunscreen-products.html
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