An article came out recently about the difficulty of being strictly gluten-free.    

[url]http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/going-gluten-free-gets-easier/article_0a263f6c-0e32-11e2-9160-0019bb30f31a.html/url]

This isn't a problem for all of MC people, but it shows how even a tiny exposure can cause problems.  For gluten-sensitive people, even licking the glue on an envelope or putting on lipstick can cause a problem because gluten might be in them.

The same is true for some people who are hyper-sensitive to other foods and substances.  It only takes a tiny bit for some people to react.   (There's a recent post by Lynda51 about her experience with tiny amounts causing a reaction.)  If you think you are reacting to something you're ingesting, it might be helpful to think about anything that's even touching your lips or being injected or inhaled.

Pennys did carry a line of make up that most masto folks could use..forgot the name but you might check
lotions..I use Johnson baby lotion, body wash and powder..
redbird

Word of caution.  Back before I had a name for all my ailments, I went to a free makeup application for Bobbie Brown cosmetics.  As the cosmetician was applying the make up, I noticed I was getting headachy.  I did not think much of it.

But, then I bought some stuff, took it home and used it, and sure enough, headache.......


I sure do wonder what poisons they make the stuff out of?

I returned it all and got my money back at Nordstrom's, thank goodness.

Ever since then I've become more aware of seemingly innocent stuff causing problems.  Since then, I had noticed a problem with a shampoo and a conditioner that were supposed to be used on thinning her.   Headache.   I took them back.  This is a famous brand and it wasn't cheap either.