(Don’t miss our Giveaway below!)
JĀSÖN® and Avalon Organics®, both owned by The Hain Celestial Group, offer a more natural line of personal care products, which are free of many harmful chemicals, contain certified organic ingredients, and are environmentally-friendly (products not tested on animals and recycled packaging used).
Both brands have recently launched a line of products that are GFCO-certified GLUTEN-FREE! (GFCO: Gluten-Free Certification Organization by The Gluten Intolerance Group-GIG).
The JĀSÖN® brand (Jason means “healer” in Greek) was founded in 1959, by a team of Californians.The brand offers a line of Hair, Face, Body, Oral, Sun, and Kid products (note: not all are certified gluten-free). The original founders’ Code of Honor: Select safe, gentle and effective ingredients; Rigorously test every formula to ensure safety and efficacy; Never test on animals; Constantly innovate and improve! To learn more on the important safety measures JĀSÖN® products must undergo, visit their website. Organic ingredients are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the new Gluten-Free line is certified gluten-free!
JĀSÖN® Gluten-Free products are free of parabens, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, petrolatum, artificial colors, phthalates and now gluten! The Gluten-Free products are also all fragrance-free!
Gluten Free Facial Cleanser ($10.49)
Gluten Free Facial Scrub ($9.49)
Gluten Free Facial Lotion ($15.49)
Gluten Free Facial Crème ($15.49)
Gluten Free Daily Shampoo ($10.50)
Gluten Free Daily Conditioner ($10.50)
Gluten Free Body Wash ($15.75)
Gluten Free Hand Soap ($9.49)
Gluten Free Hand & Body Lotion ($9.99)
I sampled the Gluten-Free Daily Shampoo & Conditioner, and continue to enjoy them both. The shampoo provides plenty of lather (despite the absence of those harmful lathering agents) and the conditioner leaves my hair silky smooth. I don’t mind the lack of fragrance … what I appreciate more is less chemicals!
You can find JĀSÖN® Gluten-Free products in Whole Foods and other health stores, and of course on their website.
Avalon Organics® offers a line of Hair, Skin, Bath & Body and Baby products (note: not all are gluten-free). The company is dedicated to organic agriculture and “formula transparency”. Products are made with organic ingredients that are certified by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) and the products themselves are certified by QAI to the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients (learn more on what NSF/QAI certification means here!) Products are made with 100% vegetarian ingredients and are hypo-allergenic and biodegradable. Learn more about the Avalon Organics® philosophy here!
Avalon Organics® products are free of synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate and sodium methyl sulfate; propylene glycol (PG), aluminum, mineral oil and petrolatum, oxybenzone, DEA, MEA and TEA, PEGs and PEG derivatives, ethoxylated ingredients associated with 1,4 dioxane, formaldehyde donors, GMOs and now some products are free of gluten!
Gluten Free Cucumber Shampoo & Conditioner ($10.50 ea)
Gluten Free Cucumber Hand & Body Lotion ($12.00)
Gluten Free Cucumber Bath & Shower Gel ($11.00)
I sampled the Cucumber Gluten-Free Hand & Body Lotion. The lotion absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy residue. I continue to apply it daily to my hands and especially my dry legs and they remain hydrated throughout the day!
You can find the new gluten-free line of Avalon Organics® products in Whole Foods as well as other health stores, and via their website (search “gluten-free”)
Although current research suggests the gluten protein is too large to enter through the skin, many people with celiac and gluten-sensitivity just don’t want to take the chance of non-gluten-free shampoo or other personal care products entering the system through the mouth (personally, I like a worry-free & less chemical shower!). Also, if you suffer from skin lesions due to Dermatitis Herpetiformis or other skin conditions, it is recommended to avoid applying gluten-containing products to broken skin (discuss with your dermatologist). People with a wheat allergy could have a skin reaction to products containing wheat. Certainly anyone who prefers to live a 100% gluten-free lifestyle, from foods consumed to products applied to hair, face and body, should check out the new gluten-free lines by JĀSÖN® and Avalon Organics®! All the JĀSÖN® & Avalon Organics® gluten-free products are also fragrance-free, which should be of interest to anyone with sensitive skin in general, just be sure to check complete ingredient lists for other possible allergens/sensitivities.
We are pleased to offer one lucky CeliacCorner winner, courtesy of JĀSÖN® & Avalon Organics®, 2 JĀSÖN® Gluten Free products and 1 Avalon Organics® Gluten Free product (items would make a wonderful gift for your gluten-free loved one, perhaps that is you!)
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED … Winner: Kelly C.!
(see websites for entire list of ingredients to be sure the products are right for you!)
Open to US residents only (must be 18 and older to enter)
1. Tell us below why you would love to win the gluten-free products by JĀSÖN® and Avalon Organics®? (be sure to solve CAPTCHA code before hitting SUBMIT .. also note: comment will now show up right away as it awaits “moderation”).
2. Like Avalon Organics, JĀSÖN, and CeliacCorner on Facebook (PLEASE share on your Facebook page so others will have an opportunity to enter!)
3. Follow CeliacCorner on Twitter, and tweet at least once about the Giveaway!
That is it! Good luck!
(Winner will be contacted via email and have up to 3 days to respond, otherwise a new winner will be chosen!). CeliacCorner shall not be held responsible for any adverse reactions as a result of using any of the items offered in this Giveaway.
Disclosure: I am partnering with the JĀSÖN and Avalon Organics brands to speak about the value of gluten free hair and body products! Please note the statements presented in this blog are my own and do not reflect statements made by the JĀSÖN® or Avalon Organics® brands or The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Violet N
June 3, 2014 at 8:03 pmPlease enter me
Katie H
June 2, 2014 at 9:08 pmI would love to try this brand of gluten free products! It’s so hard to keep up with what products are and aren’t gluten free these days but these sound awesome!
Gabrielle
May 31, 2014 at 10:40 pmI’m so excited to find this giveaway. I was diagnosed with Celiac around 2006 around age 17. It’s definitely an uphill battle even with a clear diagnosis. With my stomach somewhat under control, I’ve now turned to a different Celiac related problem… My skin! I never thought I had sensitive skin up until the past few years. When I use certain shampoos, conditioners, or even lotions, my skin has a bad reaction! I’m left with many red bumps that take what seems like forever to go away. This is a challenge, especially in the summer, because they are extremely noticeable! The only explanation for this problem is hidden sources of gluten. I have been reading labels for all of these products but of course it never clearly states gluten as an ingredient. When I stumbled upon this giveaway I was overjoyed! Finally products that are clearly labeled gluten-free! I would LOVE to win the giveaway and test these awesome products and finally be on the road to better, healthier skin! Thank you!
Kelly Carman
May 30, 2014 at 12:24 pmI am a newly diagnosed Celiac – December 2014 and I would love love love to win this giveaway to be able to try these products. I’ve never used these products before, but I think I might switch to them permanently. Always a good idea to keep gluten as far away from me as possible. =) Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Paula
June 6, 2014 at 12:21 pmKelly Carman, you are the lucky winner of this Giveaway! You will be contacted via email very soon! Thank you ALL for entering!
sharla smith
May 29, 2014 at 8:23 amI would love to win this giveaway because I love my strawberry blonde hair and Im very careful what I put in my hair! also being a red head with freckles i have very sensitive skin sonthis would be awsome!I shared on facebook but do knot have a twitter account!
Susan Helfeld
May 29, 2014 at 6:06 amI have celiac and sensitive skin. I’m excited to try these products.
Amy Lynn
May 29, 2014 at 12:27 amAvalon and Jason are awesome companies and I would love to try their gluten free products! I have a gluten sensitivity and would love to see how my skin does with these products. I like them all on FB and follow and retweeted your giveaway tweet (@amylynnbee22)
Thanks for the giveaway Paula 🙂
Jennifer C
May 28, 2014 at 8:55 pmI have celiac disease and sensitive skin, so I would love to win these!
pam
May 28, 2014 at 8:04 pmComment *would luv to try your gf products
Daniel
May 28, 2014 at 5:18 pmHello and thank you for offering this GREAT give away. I don’t have celiac or a gluten sensitivity, but my wife does and I would love to win these for her. All LIKED on Facebook.
Alicia M
May 28, 2014 at 3:22 pmI’d love to win this giveaway! I have been recently diagnosed oath Celiac Disease and I have very sensitive skin and want to change all my products over! I love the products!
Ginny
May 28, 2014 at 1:58 pmI love, love, love both of these companies, and am so excited to read they now have a gluten free shampoo. I’m a newly diagnosed celiac, so I don’t want gluten anywhere near me. I’ve liked Avalon, Celiaccorner & Jason on Facebook and have shared on twitter. THANK YOU FOR OFFERING THIS GIVEAWAY!!!