Did you know that your skin is your largest organ?
It’s also your body’s #1 defense against the outside world.
Back in the early days when I first went gluten-free, I attended a lecture that was geared toward gluten-free folks like you and me.
The presenter was very insistent that there was no need to be concerned about putting gluten-containing products on our skin.
He said it was virtually impossible for gluten in skin care products to be a problem – because we weren’t ingesting it.
At the time, I thought it made sense.
But guess what?
He was wrong!
While it’s true that we don’t ingest our toiletries or cosmetics – whatever we put on our skin does get absorbed.
That’s important!
Also, if there’s any kind of fragrance in these products – and there almost always are – you’re inhaling that too.
In other words, there are three pathways to consider:
- Ingestion
- Inhalation
- Absorption
With the latter especially – since your skin is your largest organ – you can bet your booties that any gluten-containing ingredients in your personal care products are going to get inside you.
They will be absorbed.
And, since gluten sensitivity isn’t limited to the gut, it’s also a known culprit behind system-wide inflammation, intestinal permeability and more. (for example, many neurological disorders).
Of course, it isn’t just gluten, or wheat, that you need to be concerned about.
Your average cleansers, soaps, shampoos and conditioners (the list goes on) – also contain a lot of chemicals, many of which are cause for concern.
Remember – you absorb everything you put into and on your skin.
With that in mind, here are a few simple things you can do, to ensure a healthier skin – and a healthier body. Read the full article here.
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