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Tuesday’s Talk: About Gluten in Young Living Products

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You know I love Young Living products and that their therapeutic grade essential oils are the only oils I use for myself and my family. (Read why, here!) I would be remiss, though, if I didn’t share the information I’ve acquired about the presence of gluten in several of the products Young Living offers. I’m not saying gluten makes these products ineffective. Surely, there are so many people with testimonials about the benefits of many Young Living products. This is not to devalue their experiences or yours, but to educate and inform for those, like me and my daughter, who cannot include gluten in any of our food, supplements or skin care products.
Tuesday's Talk: About Gluten in Young Living Products
I originally signed up with Young Living to get their Tender Tush diaper rash cream for my youngest. It wasn’t much better than other creams, but essential oils mixed with coconut oil were definitely more effective. I didn’t think about it then, because honestly, it never crossed my mind that there could be gluten in a diaper rash cream. I know better now.

As I’ve been leading essential oils classes, I’ve included information about the Young Living supplements and skin care line. Because I want to provide as much real life information as possible, I started looking into some supplements to try myself so I could report back with results. My first purchase was going to be MultiGreens. I researched the ingredients and noticed Barley grass juice concentrate. My years of gluten research had alarm bells ringing in my head. I immediately wrote customer service. Here is their reply:

Hello Theresa,

Thank you for your email and for your patience in our reply to your inquiry. Multigreens are not Gluten free, I have also attached to this email a gluten content list.

If you have additional questions or concerns, or if we can assist you in any way, please feel free to contact us via telephone at 1-800-371-3515, fax at 866-203-5666, email a customerservice@youngliving.com, or our Live Help feature at www.youngliving.com.

If you are gluten intolerant, gluten sensitive, or allergic to gluten, like me, please read the following list carefully, to make sure you are not inadvertently putting gluten into your body and stimulating an immune response.

The essential oils themselves have NO gluten in them. However there are massage oils that do, as well as the V-6 oil used for capsules to swallow and diluting oils applied to the skin. The oils that contain gluten are:

Dragon Time Massage oil
Ortho Ease Massage oil
Ortho Sport Massage oil
Relaxation Massage oil
Sensation Massage oil
V-6 Enhanced vegetable oil
Cel-Lite Magic Massage oil
(The gluten in these products is in the form of wheat germ oil.)

The following are supplements that contain gluten, including what form of gluten it is:

Allerzyme (Barley Sprout Powder)
Balance Complete (Barley Grass Juice)
Ecuadorian Dark Chocolessence (Contains quinoa, which may contain gluten-like proteins)
Essentialzymes-4 (vendors have been unable to confirm gluten-free)
ICP (oat bran)
Juvapower (Barley Sprout Seed)
Juvaspice (Barley Sprout Seed)
Kidscent Mightyvites (Barley Grass)
Multigreens (Barley Grass Concentrate)
OmegaGize 3 (“none to our knowledge”)
True Source (Barley Grass)
Ultra Young + (“none to our knowledge”)

As I said before, the diaper rash cream came as a shock to me, but a LOT of Young Living personal care products contain gluten. They are listed below:

ART Creme Masque (Oat kernel extract)
ART Day Activator (Tocopheryl acetate is sourced from wheat germ)
ART Night Reconstructor (Tocopheryl acetate is sourced from wheat germ)
ART Renewal Serum (Oat Protein)
Bar Soaps (Oat kernel meal)
Boswellia Wrinkle Cream (Barley Extract – Hordeum Distichon)
Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo (“we cannot guarantee the reformulated hair care products as gluten free”)
Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner (“we cannot guarantee the reformulated hair care products as gluten free”)
Genesis Lotion (wheat germ oil)
Kidscent Bath & Shower Gel (wheat germ oil)
Kidscent Lotion (wheat germ oil)
Kidscent Shampoo (wheat germ oil)
Kidscent Tender Tush (wheat germ oil)
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap (Hordiam Distichon)
Lavender Lotion (Hordiam Distichon)
Lavender Mint Shampoo (“we cannot guarantee the reformulated hair care products as gluten free”)
Lavender Mint Conditioner (“we cannot guarantee the reformulated hair care products as gluten free”)
Lavender Volume Conditioner (wheat germ oil, hydrolized wheat protein)
Lavender Volume Shampoo (wheat germ oil)
Orange Blossom Face Wash (Hydrolized wheat protein)
Prenolone + Body Cream (wheat germ oil + hydrolized wheat protein)
Protec (wheat germ oil)
Regenolone Moisturizing Cream (wheat germ oil, hydrolized wheat protein)
Rose Ointment (wheat germ oil)
Sandalwood Moisture Cream (wheat germ oil, hydrolized wheat protein)
Satin Facial Scrub (hydrolized wheat protein, hydrolized wheat starch, barley extract, Hordiam Distichon)
Sensation Lotion (wheat germ oil)
Wolfberry Eye Cream (hydrolized wheat germ oil, hydrolized wheat starch, barley extract, Hordiam Distichon)

Thieves products are beloved by many and thankfully there aren’t a lot that contain gluten. However, it should be noted that the Foaming Hand Soap contains Tocopheryl acetate from wheat germ oil. I plan on making my own foaming hand soap when my September order of Theives arrives. Keep looking for that post!

The Animal Scent Ointment also contains wheat germ oil.

FAQ

Can you have a copy of this chart and e-mail?
Most certainly! Use the “Contact Me” box up top and I will get it right over to you.

Do I feel differently about Young Living now?
I’m a little disappointed, but if I’ve learned anything from this process, it is ASK! Always ask. Don’t assume that because a company has high standards and superb products, that they’re allergen free.

Am I frustrated by the use of gluten in Young Living products?
Yes, I am. I feel like I won’t get to try some of these products that people have experienced great results with. That said, thankfully their oils are gluten free and that’s what really matters.

Should Young Living change their product formulations?
I wish! I wish Young Living would recognize that we are a society overburdened with gluten and that so many people are sensitive and allergic. I wish they’d consider that and produce a reformulation that included products without gluten. I also wish I knew how to get that ball rolling…

Should we avoid these products?
You should avoid the products mentioned above if you are sensitive to gluten. Even rubbing products containing gluten on your skin can cause an immune reaction and we wouldn’t want that! I won’t ever get to try the MultiGreens, but perhaps I’ll find a blend I like for myself elsewhere and supplement with additional oils, separately.

Is Young Living still the best company for oils?
I say yes. I say this is the only company that follows their oils from the very seed planted in the ground to the harvesting of the plant, from the rendering of the oil to the seal on the bottle. I think for me, the disappointment and “a-ha” moment came when I realized that just because they make awesome, pure, therapeutic grade oils, does not mean that they are a supplement company or can produce a product for personal care better than I could at home. It’s so easy to fall in love with a company and surrender to them, believing they are the only company for you, without double-checking the things you would anywhere else…
That being said, my supplements will continue to come from Designs for Health and Apex Energetics, because these companies are GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) Certified and I know every ingredient that goes into their products. Also, they never include gluten or dairy, corn or soy in their products, and I personally, need that validation.

Remember, for oils, Young Living is the only way to go, in my opinion. For other products, I may recommend heading elsewhere…

To sign up with Young Living, go here and enter 1414775 as the Enroller ID and Sponsor ID. Choose the Premium Starter Kit in order to get the most for your money and start enjoying your oils today!

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EDITED JULY 2017 TO ADD: I have updated information and have made it super easy to download it directly from my blog! See the updated post here: https://atpeacewithhealth.com/which-young-living-essential-oil-products-contain-gluten/

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72 Replies to “Tuesday’s Talk: About Gluten in Young Living Products”

  1. It was my understanding that gluten was only contained in the grain of the plant. MAking wheat & barley grass safe for gluten intolerance issues?

  2. It was my understanding that gluten was only contained in the grain of the plant. MAking wheat & barley grass safe for gluten intolerance issues?

  3. Great question! If the grass of barley is not specifically stayed as gluten-free then it’s not. I contacted Young Living and asked if their barley grass was gluten-free and they responded, “No.” It is definitely a personal choice how much gluten someone allows into their bodies; for me and my daughter there is no room for error, as we have horrible flare ups, which could lead to death. This allergy developed over time by continuing to indulge and allow gluten here and there, which increases the immune response every time!

    1. I have celiac and I can’t have anything gluten even touches including shampoos, etc. I make my own health products using Young Living oils.

  4. Great question! If the grass of barley is not specifically stayed as gluten-free then it’s not. I contacted Young Living and asked if their barley grass was gluten-free and they responded, “No.” It is definitely a personal choice how much gluten someone allows into their bodies; for me and my daughter there is no room for error, as we have horrible flare ups, which could lead to death. This allergy developed over time by continuing to indulge and allow gluten here and there, which increases the immune response every time!

    1. I have celiac and I can’t have anything gluten even touches including shampoos, etc. I make my own health products using Young Living oils.

  5. Thank you for this information. I have Celiac and this information was so important. I get my supplements from youngevity. Awesome company. I still love young living for my oils

  6. Thank you for this information. I have Celiac and this information was so important. I get my supplements from youngevity. Awesome company. I still love young living for my oils

  7. Thanks for this info. I am VERY frustrated by YLs product line outside of the oils. It doesn’t make sense to me, from a wellness standpoint, to have products that have gluten or nightshades in them. Ningxia is terrible for anyone with nightshade sensitivity and many, many have it and are unaware. There is so much autoimmune illness in our world today and both gluten and nightsahdes are huge triggers for many illnesses and chronic conditions. The research is in plain sight so there is no justification for them to be in the products. The oils are fantastic but it makes me doubt YL’s truth in health just a little and question Gary Young’s knowledge base in the area of supplements. The supplement industry has evolved well beyond gluten and inflammatory ingredients like nightshades. I am surprised and disappointed myself.

    1. I completely understand your frustration. I come to terms with it for myself in this way: Young Living is an essential oil company. They may spread out into massage, skin care and supplements, but they remain an essential oil company. I don’t feel their expertise is in nutrition and supplements and I don’t turn to them for these things. However, I am pleased with the high quality of their oils and that is what I choose to use them for.
      In peace & health,
      Theresa

  8. Thanks for this info. I am VERY frustrated by YLs product line outside of the oils. It doesn’t make sense to me, from a wellness standpoint, to have products that have gluten or nightshades in them. Ningxia is terrible for anyone with nightshade sensitivity and many, many have it and are unaware. There is so much autoimmune illness in our world today and both gluten and nightsahdes are huge triggers for many illnesses and chronic conditions. The research is in plain sight so there is no justification for them to be in the products. The oils are fantastic but it makes me doubt YL’s truth in health just a little and question Gary Young’s knowledge base in the area of supplements. The supplement industry has evolved well beyond gluten and inflammatory ingredients like nightshades. I am surprised and disappointed myself.

    1. I completely understand your frustration. I come to terms with it for myself in this way: Young Living is an essential oil company. They may spread out into massage, skin care and supplements, but they remain an essential oil company. I don’t feel their expertise is in nutrition and supplements and I don’t turn to them for these things. However, I am pleased with the high quality of their oils and that is what I choose to use them for.
      In peace & health,
      Theresa

    1. I use jojoba oil from amazon! Also coconut and olive oil are great. I learned the hard way with v-6.

    1. I use jojoba oil from amazon! Also coconut and olive oil are great. I learned the hard way with v-6.

  13. Is Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste gluten free? I noticed it wasn’t listed but better safe than sorry.

  14. Is Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste gluten free? I noticed it wasn’t listed but better safe than sorry.

  15. I was searching online trying to figure out why after using the sandalwood moisturizer my face and neck turned bright red and my neck itched like crazy. I don’t think I’m allergic to gluten, however, what else could it be? I’ve used it before and don’t recall a reaction like this. My skin is sensitive and I have rosacea which is why I chose this product along with the orange blossom face wash. Please help. Thanks!

    1. I would definitely check for ingredients and double-check with young living if you are having a reaction to their products. Better safe than sorry!

  16. I was searching online trying to figure out why after using the sandalwood moisturizer my face and neck turned bright red and my neck itched like crazy. I don’t think I’m allergic to gluten, however, what else could it be? I’ve used it before and don’t recall a reaction like this. My skin is sensitive and I have rosacea which is why I chose this product along with the orange blossom face wash. Please help. Thanks!

    1. I would definitely check for ingredients and double-check with young living if you are having a reaction to their products. Better safe than sorry!

  17. Thank you for this post, Theresa. It’s most helpful now that our family has begun our gluten free journey.

  18. Thank you for this post, Theresa. It’s most helpful now that our family has begun our gluten free journey.

  19. Thank you for this information. This is why I make my own face cream, lip balm, lip scrub, shampoo, hand soap, deodorant. I love Young Living oils and the only supplement I use is Sulfurzime.

    1. I sure would love to get recipes for those products, especially the deodorant,shampoo and face cream, also lip balm. Thanks!

    2. Yes! The oils make it possible to make safe products yourself at home. Looks like there’s a request for your recipes. I wouldn’t mind seeing them too!

  20. Thank you for this information. This is why I make my own face cream, lip balm, lip scrub, shampoo, hand soap, deodorant. I love Young Living oils and the only supplement I use is Sulfurzime.

    1. I sure would love to get recipes for those products, especially the deodorant,shampoo and face cream, also lip balm. Thanks!

    2. Yes! The oils make it possible to make safe products yourself at home. Looks like there’s a request for your recipes. I wouldn’t mind seeing them too!

  21. I can attest that you DO NOT want to use the eye cream!! I didn’t realize, and ended up with a little cyst that hasn’t gone down on its own.
    I didn’t know about the Thieves hand soap. Hmmmm…. my hands are always a little puffy. I used to just get plain shea butter soap and add Thieves oil, so I may go back to that. The Norwex peppermint hand soap is gluten free, I think.
    JOJOBA oil is a nice blend. I am allergic to almonds, so make my own blends with it.

  22. I can attest that you DO NOT want to use the eye cream!! I didn’t realize, and ended up with a little cyst that hasn’t gone down on its own.
    I didn’t know about the Thieves hand soap. Hmmmm…. my hands are always a little puffy. I used to just get plain shea butter soap and add Thieves oil, so I may go back to that. The Norwex peppermint hand soap is gluten free, I think.
    JOJOBA oil is a nice blend. I am allergic to almonds, so make my own blends with it.

  23. Hi, my daughter has Celiac and has been getting rashes and sick and we’ve been trying to figure out what it is. She’s been taking the omegagize3 so it’s listed under has gluten but says “none to our knowledge”. So, does it have gluten or not?

    2. I asked them directly and it says there is no gluten in that product. I can copy paste the entire thing they sent me on info regarding omegagize3

  24. Hi, my daughter has Celiac and has been getting rashes and sick and we’ve been trying to figure out what it is. She’s been taking the omegagize3 so it’s listed under has gluten but says “none to our knowledge”. So, does it have gluten or not?

    2. I asked them directly and it says there is no gluten in that product. I can copy paste the entire thing they sent me on info regarding omegagize3

  25. Thank you for this post! I was googling “Is Young Living ICP gluten free” and yours was the first link listed. I recently started using ICP to help with my gut health as I’ve been having major abdominal pain. I am currently on a journey to find out if I have Celiac disease and if so I now know not to use this and other supplements from Young Living. I DO love their oils and will continue using them! Thanks again!

  26. Thank you for this post! I was googling “Is Young Living ICP gluten free” and yours was the first link listed. I recently started using ICP to help with my gut health as I’ve been having major abdominal pain. I am currently on a journey to find out if I have Celiac disease and if so I now know not to use this and other supplements from Young Living. I DO love their oils and will continue using them! Thanks again!

  27. I am a new memeber and my sister is highly gluten intolerant . Do you happen to know if the makeup line is gluten free?

    1. I do not know yet about their make-up line. It would be great to get a hold of the ingredient list! I’ll update when I know more!

  28. I am a new memeber and my sister is highly gluten intolerant . Do you happen to know if the makeup line is gluten free?

    1. I do not know yet about their make-up line. It would be great to get a hold of the ingredient list! I’ll update when I know more!

  29. Thank you so much for this amazing post Theresa. I am a Celiac and a full time business builder with Young Living. After taking the Multigreens for 3 months, my hands broke out terribly. I was heartbroken because I absolutely love them otherwise. I also have many many other food allergies because of a lifetime undiagnosed. The Agilease was another big favorite but has black pepper and that is one of my secondary allergies. I so appreciate your research. Is it ok if I share this on my YL Diffusion Facebook page? It is my business page. I am also going to start following you. I think God lead me to you. Been really wanting to start a blog like yours as a Celiac with so many challenges. Thank you so much again Theresa.

  30. Thank you so much for this amazing post Theresa. I am a Celiac and a full time business builder with Young Living. After taking the Multigreens for 3 months, my hands broke out terribly. I was heartbroken because I absolutely love them otherwise. I also have many many other food allergies because of a lifetime undiagnosed. The Agilease was another big favorite but has black pepper and that is one of my secondary allergies. I so appreciate your research. Is it ok if I share this on my YL Diffusion Facebook page? It is my business page. I am also going to start following you. I think God lead me to you. Been really wanting to start a blog like yours as a Celiac with so many challenges. Thank you so much again Theresa.

    1. It says contains egg and milk products. I don’t see any gluten while glancing at the ingredients but you should e-mail them and ask for sure if you are concerned.

    1. It says contains egg and milk products. I don’t see any gluten while glancing at the ingredients but you should e-mail them and ask for sure if you are concerned.

  33. Hi Theresa, I’m so glad I stumbled upon your post. This original post you did in 2014. It is now 2019 and I am just beginning my journey with Young living. I have celiac. My sponsor believes that most things are gluten-free but now I think she may not be correct. Thank you so much for this information and since it has been five years since the original post, do you know if any of that ingredient list have changed or if they are the same. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It is much much appreciated!

  34. Hi Theresa, I’m so glad I stumbled upon your post. This original post you did in 2014. It is now 2019 and I am just beginning my journey with Young living. I have celiac. My sponsor believes that most things are gluten-free but now I think she may not be correct. Thank you so much for this information and since it has been five years since the original post, do you know if any of that ingredient list have changed or if they are the same. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It is much much appreciated!

  35. Thank you for this helpful article! I’m wondering if there’s an updated version of your list? I know YL has been working to remove gluten from a lot of products…I’m wondering how current your list is compared with their products now in 2019. Thanks!!

  36. Thank you for this helpful article! I’m wondering if there’s an updated version of your list? I know YL has been working to remove gluten from a lot of products…I’m wondering how current your list is compared with their products now in 2019. Thanks!!

  37. Hi Theresa, I see that this post is dated 2014. Do you happen to have an updated list? I believe the Orange Blossom Facial Wash has been reformulated to remove gluten, do you know if that’s correct? Thanks!

  38. Hi Theresa, I see that this post is dated 2014. Do you happen to have an updated list? I believe the Orange Blossom Facial Wash has been reformulated to remove gluten, do you know if that’s correct? Thanks!

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