Now that summer is in full swing, if you’re like me then you’re spending lots of time outside in the sun. Sunscreen is so important to wear daily, but if you’re gluten free due to celiac or gluten intolerance the question has often been asked “do we really need to worry about wearing gluten free sunscreen?”.
According to the Mayo Clinic you don’t need to worry about your skincare products being gluten free if you have celiac disease, unless the product goes near your mouth. A reaction is caused by ingesting gluten, not through skin contact.
Let’s face it, when you’re in the sun you sweat… which can cause the sunscreen on your face to run down near your mouth. Also, if you rub sunscreen on your body you don’t want to have to worry about accidentally touching your mouth or even food! I say, if you’re gluten free… why not wear gluten free sunscreen since it’s so easy to find!
Gluten Free Sunscreen Brands:
Mainstream Brands that are Gluten Free:
Happy Summer!
I love products from The Honest Company.
I need to put more sun screen in my life. I just always forget – until my freckles are out bright & spotty
Me too! I try to remember to put sunscreen every morning before I apply my makeup!
Gluten free skincare products would be ESPECIALLY important for little ones with coeliac disease as they tend to put everything in their mouth! What a great round up of products!
That’s a great point! I wear gf sunscreen just so I don’t have to stress about it accidentally going in my mouth.
There is also a brand called Ocean Potion which is gluten free along with other chemicals and does a really nice job
Thanks for sharing, Denise! I’m going to look for that brand!