A reminder from the dermatologist sent me to the store for some sunblock. I came away with a tube of SPF 70 sunscreen lotion. This morning, in going to put it on, I noticed that the tube states that the product is Gluten Free and Vegan, answering a question I'd not have asked.
I can understand someone objecting to animal products for ethical reasons, or the products of some animals for religious reasons. The interest in a gluten free sun block I suppose derives from the notions some have that gluten can affect one through even brief contact of bread with the skin. I think this most improbable, but evidently you needn't travel far to find someone who holds the notion.
Lady-mine will break out in hives if she comes in contact with breadcrumbs. Since children are depressingly messy, we don't let bread in the house much, but it's come up often enough. So, yeah, for a legitimate allergy it matters. I imagine if she ran into a lotion with wheat in it, that'd end pretty badly.
ReplyDeleteNow, how many legitimate wheat allergies there are compared to the fad chasers is another question.