Aside from the gluten found in foods, it can be
contained in many common household products.
Until the body has healed to the point where
gluten can be tolerated, please be careful to keep
all sources of gluten away from your child. This is
very important in order to see the benefits of being
gluten free. The skin is the largest organ on the
body.  The hidden sources of gluten in non-food
items can be absorbed through the skin and have
the same negative health effects as gluten that is
ingested.
    Hidden Sources of Gluten  

    The following is a list of items that might contain gluten. A
    brand suggestion that is gluten free is also recommended,
    where applicable.  Always check the labels or contact the
    manufacturer if you are in question regarding a specific product.

  • Band-aids
  • Cosmetics/make-up                        Maybelline & Cover Girl
  • Dental Floss                                                 Tom’s of Maine
  • Envelopes/gummed labels (do not lick)
  • Glue                                                  Elmer’s washable glue
  • Glue sticks
  • Herbal supplements
  • Laxatives
  • Lip gloss/lipstick                   Burt’s Bees, Revlon Lip Glides
  • Lotions                                                                Savonnerie
  • Markers                      Crayola and Crayola Color Wonders
  • Medicines
  • Mouthwash                                                   Tom’s of Maine
  • Paints                                               Crayola, Palmer, Prism
  • Paste
  • Play clay                        Crayola Model Magic or Silly Putty
  • Play-doh  
  • Shampoo                               Giovanni Triple Treat, Suave
  • Soap                                   Dove, Tom’s of Maine bar soap
  • Stamps
  • Stickers                                               do not adhere to skin
  • Sunscreen                 Banana Boat, Blue Lizard, Mary Kay  
  • Tape
  • Toothpaste                                                  Tom’s of Maine
  • Washing Machine Detergent               Seventh Generation
Autism Angels Network
Hidden Sources of Gluten
Gluten Free Play Clay

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

•1/2 cup rice flour
•1/2 cup corn starch
•1/2 cup salt
•2 tsp cream of tarter
•1 cup water
•1 tsp cooking oil
•Food coloring, if desired

Preparation:

Mix ingredients. Cook and stir on
low heat for 3 minutes or until
mixture forms a ball. Cool
completely before storing.