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Here's a response from Kiehl's regarding my question of the derivative
of their Vitamin E.

Lisa

From: Kiehl's Customer Service
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 7:56 AM

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to answer your inquiry regarding
grain derivative sensitivity.

The source of ingredients in our products is considered by our vendors
to be proprietary.

We understand your concern regarding the use of our products that
contain grain derivatives. Our research has found no clinical evidence
that topical application (to skin or scalp) of grain derivatives would
trigger these sensitivities.

Some people have expressed concern that in order for products to be safe
for a celiac patient, no gluten-containing ingredient can be used in the
processing, packaging, or package surface of a product. We must say
there is no way we could guarantee that our products may have not been,
at some point in their manufacturing or processing, in contact with a
gluten- containing ingredient.

We hope that this information is helpful. If we can be of any further
assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Your Friends at Kiehl