<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi everybody Here is a summery of the answers I received to my question "could wheat germ oil in cosmetic products (shampoo, conditioner, hair-color, cream, make-up, lipstick, etc)cause a problem to celiacs : It seems that celiacs who have DH (dermatitis herp.) can react to an external source of gluten like wheat or oat in cosmetic products (itching, sores, headache, hair loss). For all celiacs, the problem is that gluten could be ingested when your hands touch your creamed skin or conditioned hair and then touch your mouth. Therefore it is a wise idea to use cosmetic products without wheat or oat in them, especially lipsticks. Information: Vitamin E in cosmetic products is often made from wheat or oat. Thanks to all who answered. Rachel Switzerland