Monave Makeup is 95% Gluten Free

Today, I’m addressing a frequent question that we receive here at Monave: Is our makeup gluten-free? 95% of our skin care and makeup is gluten free with the exception of our Concealer Cream Foundation, Unscented Emollient, lip products, eyeliners and cream to powders.They currently have Vitamin E which was derived from wheat germ oil, but we are transitioning over to a new rice-based vitamin E starting July 2008. Lip products can be guaranteed gluten-free by request.

What is gluten allergy or celiac disease? It is an auto-immune disease of the intestines, caused by and allergy to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat , rye, malt, oats and barley. The symptoms are wide ranging, from indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, extreme fatigue and depression, severe weight loss, abdominal rashes, and if left untreated cancer. In the U.S. 1 in 133 people have gluten allergies.Maintainig a gluten free diet and using gluten free products are essential as continued exposure is detrimental. Common gluten free foods are alternative flours ( rice, soy , potato and tapioca), corn, beans and flour to name a few. For additional information visitwww.celiac.com or www.aboutallergies.com .

Recently it seems many women are inquiring on this issue and complaining of irritation to the skin after using their traditional make up.Topically gluten allergy can affect the skin as it is the largest organ and absorbs anything into your body’s system readily.

The owner, Deb is a Celiac and so is her mom, who was diagnosed very late into the disease, and has suffered greatly, so she is dedicated to transitioning over to a completely gluten-free line of makeup. We’re almost there, but we ask that our Celiac and gluten-free customers please let us know via email or via the comments section of their order that they need gluten-free makeup. All of our lip products are currently being manufactured without gluten, but we have some older products still in stock that are not gluten-free. With a heads-up from customers, we can ensure that the newer formula is shipped to those needing gluten-free products.

Blessings

Sharen

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