Summary: Celiac.com 02/17/2023 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. Lately, we've seen a lot of questions about face wash. Even after our article on brands of face wash that are gluten-free and safe, and another about Mary Kay Face Wash, the questions continue to roll in. Lately we've seen a number of people wondering: Is Cetaphil gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Face wash is one of those products that is usually formulated to be gluten-free. So, unless gluten ingredients are added during processing, most all face wash is likely to be gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. However, many brands don't bother to specifically label their face wash as gluten-free. Others do. Some face wash contains gluten, though many are naturally gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. That said, it's best to read labels, avoid gluten ingredients, and to choose a gluten-free brand if in doubt. Cetaphil is a known and popular brand of gentle face wash trusted by many people and dermatologists. Cetaphil Contains No Gluten Ingredients According to the Cetaphil website: A glance at the Cetaphil label shows that it contains: Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Masking Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid. Cetaphil Does NOT Contain Any of the Following Cosmetic Ingredients that Could Include Gluten: Cyclodextrin, Dextrin Dextrin Palmitate Hydrolyzed Malt Extract Hydrolyzed Oat Flour Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Hydrolyzed wheat Flour Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch Secale Cereale ((Rye) Seed Flour Tocopherol Acetate (if made from wheat) Tritidcum Vulgare (Wheat Germ Extract) Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Gluten) Triticum Wheat Amino Acids Wheat Germ Glycerides Wheat Germanidopropalkonium Chloride Wheat Protein WheatgermamidopropylI Ethydimonium Ethosulfate Yeast Extract Cetaphil is likely gluten-safe, but it's best to follow the label and, "if you are a celiac disease patient, you may want to consult your healthcare provider before using Cetaphil." In the mean time, here's a list of top brands of gluten-free face wash.
