Luckily, there are some gluten-free beauty products on the market, so I gave one brand a try. Appropriately named, Gluten Free Beauty was developed by a young women in North Carolina who is passionate about healthy living. I tried out the first products in the line: Natural Moisturizer and Natural Lip Gloss.

I've been using the Natural Moisturizer, which is basically an oil-based serum, on my face day and night and I love the way it smells and feels. My skin looks radiant after application! I love that it's in a glass container too - very eco. Don't let the oil base turn you off, because as stated on the website,

Using a natural, pH balanced, oil-based product can help re-train your skin to stop over or under producing oil, restore natural elasticity and reduce breakout frequency.

While I rarely wear lipstick, I do like to put some on when I go out, so I was excited about the Natural Lip Gloss. The applicator is really cool, though I had a hard time figuring out how to work it at first (you have to twist the bottom several times before anything comes out of the brush). I tried the Plum Crazy color, which is a deep shade of purple. Don't be afraid of the color - once blended on the lips it has a very slight tint and adds a great shinny gloss (and other shades are available). As you can see from the photo above, I had fun with it. ; )

Just like veganism, going gluten-free is not just about diet - it becomes a complete lifestyle. You may be surprised if you turn over and read the ingredients of your beauty products. I highly recommend Gluten-Free Beauty (even if your diet isn't free of gluten) and I look forward to checking out the new products when they become available!