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I am forwarding this message from Bonnie Bell onto the list.  I know
there are certain lipsticks (ie.Mary Kay, I believe) that are not GF.
My question is what ingredient is the gluten in?  From the looks of this
post, the lip smackers appear to be okay.  Does anyone have any feedback
on this?  (Stocking stuffers for a young girl.)

-----Original Message-----
From: Customer Service <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 2:32 PM

Here is a list of ingredients included in our Lip Smackers along with
information on the ingredients:

Castor oil - a natural oil obtained from the seeds of Ricinus Communis.

This ingredient gives emolliency and gloss to the lips.

Beeswax - a natural purified wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee,
Apis Mellifera. This ingredient gives structure and rigidity to Lip
Smackers.

Cetyl Acetate - This is an ester of cetyl alcohol and acetic acid. This
ingredient gives emollience and gloss to the lips. It is also a
conditioner of dry, chapped lips.

Candelilla Wax - a natural wax obtained from various plant species of
Euphoriaceae.

Flavor/Fragrance - These are comprised of both natural and artificial
ingredients, all of which are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for
use in cosmetic and food products. These ingredients give Lip Smackers
their characteristic flavor and aroma.

Polybutene - A polymer which is made up of a mixture of butenes. This
ingredient adds gloss and wearability to the product.

Sesame Oil - A natural oil obtained from the seeds of Sesamim Indicum.

This ingredient adds gloss and emolliency.

Ozokerite - A wax derived from mineral or petroleum sources. This
ingredient adds rigidity and structure to the product.

Carnauba - A natural wax obtained from the leaves and leaf buds f the
Brazilian Wax Palm, Coperinicia Cerefera. This ingredient adds rigidity
and structure.

Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol - The acetyl ester of lanolin alcohol. This
is derived from lanolin, a by-product of the wool industry. This is a
very good conditioner for dry, chapped lips.

Mineral Oil - A refined liquid obtained from petroleum. This ingredient
adds emolliency to the lips.

Hydrogenated Soy Glycerides - This is the end product of a reaction
using soybean oil. This ingredient adds structure and rigidity to the
product. Also, it provides conditioning for dry, chapped lips.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jenny Cronin <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 9:53 AM

I would like to know if any of your lip smackers contain gluten.  My
daughter is a celiac and has an intolerance to gluten (contained in
wheat, rye, oats & barley).