tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post2774970674765280886..comments2024-02-29T02:15:43.314-05:00Comments on Please Don't Pass The Nuts™: Cosmetic AllergiesAllergic Girl®http://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-6475354531196000062011-03-07T10:05:49.739-05:002011-03-07T10:05:49.739-05:00Good morning! I am a small manufacturer out of K...Good morning! I am a small manufacturer out of Kincardine, Ontario, Canada and I promote NUT free (peanut/legume friendly) products... skin absorbs everything... As for coconut oil I do use this (cold pressed organic) however I do cater to those who are sensitive to the tree nut also. I am on facebook and my business is Rustic Rootz Organic Bodycare.. cheers Paula<br />www.rusticrootz.com <br /><br />I am also in the database and a signed compacter for Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and I educate my consumers regarding the organic eco-friendly products that I create (strict quality control)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-83612718124579019492007-07-30T23:55:00.000-04:002007-07-30T23:55:00.000-04:00I was so overwhelmed when I first went "gluten-fre...I was so overwhelmed when I first went "gluten-free" I didn't even notice the wheat in my hair and skin products. But it wasn't until I got rid of those items that my antibodies finally went down to normal...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-31930159943502761572007-07-28T10:32:00.000-04:002007-07-28T10:32:00.000-04:00excellent stuff gals, thanks!excellent stuff gals, thanks!Allergic Girl®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-69807951353512836832007-07-28T09:45:00.000-04:002007-07-28T09:45:00.000-04:00I just tried Arbonne lip gloss which is GF (which...I just tried Arbonne lip gloss which is GF (which I won from the Celiac Chics promotion 2 weeks ago). I'm not sure about other allergens though.<BR/>It's very nice. It's light very sheer with just a hint of sparkle. Not gooey at all. I worry about my lipstick being GF more so than any of my other cosmetics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-58534178971138214662007-07-27T09:38:00.000-04:002007-07-27T09:38:00.000-04:00You don't really have to avoid products, you just ...You don't really have to avoid products, you just have to research. And then you have to read every label, every time just as you do with food.<BR/>I use several Beauty Control lotions and facial products and there are no nut oils in the ones that I use, but I had the Beauty Control consultant call the company and confirm that before I bought them (there is wheat in the lip balm and I didn't find that out until after I bought it, so money wasted there). Shampoo: I just use drug store brand Pantene. Any of the Salon brands seem to have nut oils or wheat in them, so I stick with store brands, but you still have to read the label (several Aussie brand among others, contain wheat). Hand soap: many contain nut oils, wheat, and milk. We use Softsoap Antibacterial. These aren't organic, and they don't smell the greatest, but they are safe. I love the JASON products, but I have a hard time finding ones that don't include wheat.<BR/>On my son, I typically use only Vanicream lotions and sunscrean. It's the only lotion that doesn't seem to aggravate his eczema. They also make a safe lip balm.<BR/>I LOVE the smell of Bath and Body works, and I still have a few select items that I can use, but I typically only use them at night after my son has gone to bed because I worry about the smell bothering him. I've asked family not to get me those items for Christmas because most do contain things he's allergic to (although they do forget). I don't wear perfume anymore. I stopped after both my boys had terrible eczema as babies. All the perfume I had went bad and I just never bought anymore so I don't even worry about that one;) You can find a balance, you just need to do the research. The safest thing is to use what works for your allergic child or loved one. We use Dove Unscented for soap. And All Free and Clear for Laundry with no fabric softener.<BR/>Sometimes the organic products have more allergens in them than the regular products. You have to find a balance and do what is best for your loved one.ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-11179683199650478142007-07-26T12:18:00.000-04:002007-07-26T12:18:00.000-04:00I find myself trying to balance my comfort and lov...I find myself trying to balance my comfort and love of organic products with the more pressing need of keeping my allergic (& contact sensitive) son safe.<BR/><BR/>I was down to soap and water when he was an infant and reacted to most everything. My hairdo was similar to Nick Nolte's mugshot! <BR/><BR/>Okay, lip products: My favorite is<BR/>Alba-Terra Tints (I love the color Blaze) I ordered this online.<BR/><BR/>They market it as a tinted lip balms but to me it is more like a matt lipstick. You get coverage with one swipe and full (even dark) color with two swipes.<BR/><BR/>Its natural looking, tastes good--it's peppermint flavor.<BR/><BR/>Albabotanicals.com<BR/><BR/>I dont think it has any really questonable ingredients. The main ones are coconut oil, beeswax & olive oil.<BR/><BR/>Others I like:<BR/>Terra Gloss (alba) but this has shea butter as an ingredient. I bought this at Whole Foods.<BR/><BR/>This is a dewy wet gloss.<BR/><BR/>Jason: Temptations:<BR/>Moisturizing lip tint<BR/>This is a sheer gloss, subtle--but has shea nut in the ingredients. Again, from Whole foods.<BR/><BR/>I also use Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer.<BR/>Has sunflower oil and caster oil in the ingredients but I didnt see any nut oils.<BR/><BR/>As for hair products:<BR/>You can try Vanicream products at www.psico.com<BR/><BR/>They will send you samples of most of their products for free.<BR/><BR/>Its free of some questionable ingredients but still contains some that you'd prefer to skip if you try to stay organic.<BR/><BR/>However, when my son was very sensitive, I used their Free & Clear Shampoo, conditioner, Gel, and light hairspray.<BR/><BR/>These worked pretty well and have no fragrance. <BR/><BR/>I still use the shampoo and cream for my son although I've moved on to some Jason Organics that have fragrance for myself. <BR/><BR/>Hope that helps!<BR/><BR/>Gina<BR/>www.AllergyMoms.comAllergyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05142295228187800522noreply@blogger.com