florence2004
Well-Known Member
Hi Skincare geeks
I was hoping for some advice around a skin care line I am looking into here in Canada. The line is advertised as Gluten free however the ingredients listed include barley extract. As the mother of a celiac child I have been advised by our doctor and a dietician that barley is a no-no and most articles on the internet also indicate that barley contains the gluten protein, which I kinda knew already so I have questioned the barley extract content with the manufacturer and their tech has told me that they use gluten free barley (which as far as I am aware does not exist) and that they have documentation from the chemist stating that it is a guaranteed gluten free item (they are sending me the documentation). I guess my question is do I need to pursue this any further as to me it doesn't make sense or is the chemists word gospel in this matter as it is marketed as a gluten free product they would be opening themselves up to a huge law suit I would assume if it's not?
Secondly the range does not provide an SPF in its moisturizer range and here in Calgary we really need that as although it's cold it's usually very sunny. I also asked the manufacturer about this and they told me that the serum they use is high in vitamin c and zinc which are the body's natural SPF. They stated that if you are out in the sun a lot like playing golf or swimming you would need an additional SPF but for everyday use you would not. Is there any truth to this or should clients always be using an SPF? Although they advised their product doesn't need an SPF they are launching one later in the year. I just want to make sure I am dealing with a product that has manufacturers with integrity.
Thanks!
Jackie
I was hoping for some advice around a skin care line I am looking into here in Canada. The line is advertised as Gluten free however the ingredients listed include barley extract. As the mother of a celiac child I have been advised by our doctor and a dietician that barley is a no-no and most articles on the internet also indicate that barley contains the gluten protein, which I kinda knew already so I have questioned the barley extract content with the manufacturer and their tech has told me that they use gluten free barley (which as far as I am aware does not exist) and that they have documentation from the chemist stating that it is a guaranteed gluten free item (they are sending me the documentation). I guess my question is do I need to pursue this any further as to me it doesn't make sense or is the chemists word gospel in this matter as it is marketed as a gluten free product they would be opening themselves up to a huge law suit I would assume if it's not?
Secondly the range does not provide an SPF in its moisturizer range and here in Calgary we really need that as although it's cold it's usually very sunny. I also asked the manufacturer about this and they told me that the serum they use is high in vitamin c and zinc which are the body's natural SPF. They stated that if you are out in the sun a lot like playing golf or swimming you would need an additional SPF but for everyday use you would not. Is there any truth to this or should clients always be using an SPF? Although they advised their product doesn't need an SPF they are launching one later in the year. I just want to make sure I am dealing with a product that has manufacturers with integrity.
Thanks!
Jackie