Soy-Free NON-Foods List



Note:

This content was accurate at the time of posting, but it is possible that it is outdated at the time of your viewing.  Please, do NOT let this information replace the advice of your doctor/allergist.  ALWAYS follow their instructions and recommendations over mine.  

Also,

CHECK LABELS EVERY TIME, EVEN IF YOU'VE BOUGHT A PRODUCT A MILLION TIMES BEFORE!

Ingredients change often, companies change hands, and policies change.  What once was safe, can now be unsafe.  For your own health and safety, please make it a habit of ALWAYS reading the ingredients of EVERYTHING before you buy it.

Also, if you notice that I have a product listed as "safe" for your particular allergen/sensitivity needs, PLEASE let me know so that I can update my information.  I strive to keep things current, but I do miss things from time to time.  Your help in this matter is invaluable to provide the most current information to my readers.  

Thank you so much!

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Awhile ago, I got an email from a mom asking me if I knew of any NON-food items that were soy-free.  To my shame, I couldn't point her to exact brands, just some websites that I'd Googled and gave her tips on how to call companies, etc.  She was a great sport and did some research and made some calls, and then shared the results with me so that I could share them with you.  Thank you to her (she wishes to remain anonymous), for the information and for letting me share it! :)  If it wasn't for you, I would never have started this list! 

I will add more products and information to this page as I am able and it becomes available.

To see a list of alternative names for soy to help you know how to spot soy or possible soy in an instant, click here. 

Soy-Free NON-Foods*

1. Vanicream  These products ONLY: Free and Clear Hair Sprays, Free and Clear Hair Styling Gel, Vanicream Skin Cream, Vanicream Lite Lotion, Vanicream Cleansing Bars, Vanicream Lip Protectant, Vaniply Ointment, RoBathol Bath Oil, Vanicream Sunscreens SPF 30 and SPF 50+, and Diaper Rash Ointment.
      
2. Here is an official statement from them as given to me by a reader (Thanks for the info, Kristine!):
   

   "Our glycerin is 99.7% pure and is derived from the soybean, there are no soybean proteins present in any of our products that contain soybean.  That is not to say that someone who is allergic to soybean can safely use products with glycerin.  They should patch test with products that contain glycerin, because they may still be able to use them.  We always recommend that you patch test with a product to know if it will cause a reaction before you use it."

   In light of the above statement, I would NOT recommend that anyone with an allergy to soy use ANY of Vanicream's products that contain glycerin WITHOUT approval from your board certified allergist.   
   
3.  All California Baby products.
     
4. Afterglow Cosmetics
    
5. Most Mineral Hygienics products.
    
6. For lip balms, sunscreen and body balms, Badger brand are the most safe.
    
7. For facial skincare, Premae Skincare from the UK.   
      
8. For cream, Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter - 2 oz (60ml) - Cream.
    
9. For shampoo and body wash,  Earth Mama Baby Shampoo & Body Wash 5.3 Oz Angel Baby.
    
10. Solgar - Natural Liquid Vitamin E, 100 IU, 2 fl oz liquid
     
11. Solgar Formula VM-75 (with red stripe on gold label that says "soy-free" on the label)
     
12. Solgar Ester-C 1000 mg (says "soy-free" on the label)
     
13. Solgar B6 and B12 (says "soy-free" on the label)
     
14. Any of the Solgar vitamins/supplements that say "soy-free" on the label.
     
15. Kids One Vitamins
        
16. Acure Organics Skin Care, though keep this email I got back from them when I asked if/how their products were allergy-friendly in mind if you have a very severe allergy to soy:

     "We are gluten-free and currently going through certification as such. Our formulas are soy-free though we cannot 100% guarantee no trace can be found on the machines in the facility.

    All but 4 items are vegan:

    Wrinkle Complex and the Night Cream contain an enzyme from milk and honey, used as preservative.

    Line Eraser and Lip Balm contain beeswax

    
    

    We do not use peanut or wheat. We do, however, use several nutritional oils technically considered tree nut oils...argan, coconut, almond, etc..."

      

17. Ultra Pure Mineral Cosmetics touts MANY of its products to be soy-free.
       
18. Hugo Naturals Products are soy-free, vegan and gluten-free.  Here is their allergen statement from their website:

    "The only products that contain oats in our entire line are the Shea Butter & Oatmeal Bar Soap and the Oatmeal Mint Artisan-Bulk Soap.  Both of these products have whole oats on the top surface that have been tested and certified gluten free.  If your allergies are with wheat, the oats have not been cross contaminated.  If you choose to incorporate oats, our soaps would be a good choice.  The rest of our entire product line is soy, oat and gluten-free, as well as vegan.  As a matter of fact, we are certified by the Celiac Sprue Association, or CSA, which is the largest celiac support organization in the United States." 
     

19. Bare Minerals Matte Powder Foundation is soy and gluten-free.  Some of there other products are also soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
20. Itay Mineral Cosmetics.  Their loose mineral foundations, blushes, eye shadows, lip liners and bronzers are soy and gluten-free.  The other products in the line, including the lipsticks and glosses, may contain soy or gluten, though.  You can find out more information here.
      
21. Sheer Cover is soy and gluten-free (does contain bismuth oxychloride).  You can find out more information here.
      
22. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and loose powder are soy and gluten-free, but do contain alcohol and glycerin.  You can find out more information here.   
      
23. Cover FX makes soy and gluten-free liquid, cream and pressed powder foundations, but they do contain glycerin.  You can find out more information here.
      
24. Make Up Forever have a lot of products that are soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
25. NYX Roll On Shimmers are soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
26. Lancome's La Base Pro is soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
27. Lancome's Rouge In Love lipstick and Gloss In Love lip gloss are soy-free.   You can find out more information here.
         
28. Jane Iredale has some soy and gluten-free makeup. You can find out more information here.
      
29. The Balm's Frat Boy Blush, Bahama Mama Bronzer and Stainiac Lip Stains (all 3 shades) are soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
30. Duwop's Lip Venom is soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
31. Benefit's Benetint in the red shade is soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
32. Lip and Cheek Stain (red shade 01) from The Body Shop is soy and gluten-free.  You can find out more information here.
      
33. Zuzu Luxe make-up. They are also very allergy friendly, including gluten-free.  They are also organic.
      
34. Cera Ve
      
35. Puritan's Pride has a lot of vitamins that are soy-free and/or otherwise allergy friendly.
       
36. Simply Right (Sam's Club brand) Fexofanidine and Cetirizine (generic Allegra and Zyrtec) are soy-free.  (Thanks for contacting them and letting me know so I could share this info along, Corrie!)
      
37. Benadryl Liqui-Gels (This brand and kind ONLY.)
       
38. Children's Xyzal
      
39. Atarax (liquid form ONLY)
       
40. Target's Up and Up brand version of Benadryl is considered safe.
       
41.  Children's Benadryl Bubblegum Flavor (This brand and flavor for sure, BUT there may be others that are soy-free - you'll have to contact Johnson & Johnson to find out for sure.)  This is a response from Johnson & Johnson on this product (though I have edited out the name of the person that shared this with me):

    "Thank you for contacting Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., makers of BENADRYL® Children's products. It is always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate the time you have taken to contact us.That is a great question! Our Children's BENADRYL® Bubblegum Flavor, which was just re-launched last month, does not contain soy or soy bi-products. Keep an eye out for that on store shelves!Always read and follow your product labels. If you have any medical questions, you should talk to your doctor.We really appreciate you contacting us with your question. If you have any comments or questions about our products in the future, please contact us through our website www.benadryl.com or by phone 1-800-223-0182. Our specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET and will be happy to hear from you."

     
42. Perfectly Posh products are soy, gluten, paraben, SLS and animal by-product free.
      
43. Alaffia products claim to be gluten and soy-free.
        
44. Buiced claims to have vitamins that are non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and caffeine-free.  Basically, they say their product is top 8 free.
       
45. RMS Beauty only has one product that contains gluten, and is also soy-free.  Click this link to view their ingredient statement. 
       
46. Red Apple Cosmetics is certified gluten-free, and also has many soy-free products, and is great with their labeling.
       
47. Ceela Naturals has "gluten, soy, nut, dairy, cruelty free vegan skin care".  To read my review on some of these products, go here. 
       
48. Weleda Oral Care products claim to not contain raw materials derived from soy, corn, or wheat (gluten).  This is only true for their ORAL care products (toothpastes).  Some of their other products DO contain soy.
      
49. L'BRI carries quite a few products that claim to be soy-free, but not all are soy-free.  For a list of the ingredients in each skin care product, click here.  For a list of the ingredients in each glamour product, click here.  For a list of the ingredients in each fragrance oil blend product, click here.  For a list of the ingredients in each home care product, click here.  To see which contain soy at a glance, click here.  This is a natural line that is more affordable for most, and it offers free samples.
      
50. Younique has some make-up products that they claim to be soy-free, but not all are soy-free.  To see the list of their products that are NOT soy-free, click here.  All ingredient lists for individual products can be viewed when you click on each product to learn more about it.  These products are on the more natural end of the spectrum and offer great coverage and staying power.
       

*Special thanks to Maya at Maya's Happy Place and Soy and Gluten Free Beauty for the majority of this list/information!

Brands to AVOID: 

1. JASON.  Here's an actual humorous (yet scary) exchange that a reader had with them:

• Q: Is there soy in your toothpaste?
• A: We cannot make any statements about allergens.
• Q: Well, is your glycerin derived from soy?
• A: We cannot make any statements about allergens.
• Q: So does that mean you don't know what is in your glycerin?
• A: No, we know what it's made of, but we can't make any statements about allergens.
• Q: I'm not asking you if we will have an allergic reaction, I'm asking you what the ingredients are.
• A: I can't tell you.
• Q: Are you serious?
• A: Yes, and I can't make a statement about allergens.
• Q: I think you're answering the wrong question.  I just want to know if your glycerin is derived from soy or some other source.
• A: It could be.

 (Just wow, right? I couldn't believe it either!)
 
 2. Desitin contains soy. 

3. Pampers Sensitive Wipes and Diapers contain soy.

4. Aquaphor Baby contains soy.

5. Regular brand Zyrtec contains soy.

6. Madison Street Beauty uses soy.

7.  All of these common allergy medications have at least one product (and normally more than one, and sometimes all) in their line that contain soy: Benadryl, Claritin 24 hour, Allegra and Zyrtec (the soy is normally found in the form of Magnesium Stearate).   Please consult with your allergist on which allergy medications are safe for you!

8. Please check all over-the-counter medications for soy, especially things like Ibuprofen, Tylenol, cough drops, cough and cold remedies, vitamins, etc.  They can (and often do) contain soy in many forms and are usually not marked as containing soy,  though labeling has gotten better over the years.  Please refer to the list of Alternative Names for Soy to help you determine if the over-the-counter med you wish to use is safe for you!  The pharmacist and doctors do not always know, though your allergist should.  When in doubt, don't until you talk to your allergist or the manufacturer of the medication. 

9. A lot of inks now contain soy!  Please be very careful when purchasing books, newspapers, magazines, etc., especially if your allergy is severe.  Most of the culprits are companies that claim "earth friendly" inks or "recycled" or "natural" processes, but not always is this the case.  Feel free to contact the owners of the publications and see what type of inks they use.

10. Cetaphil is no longer guaranteed soy-free.  Here is a statement about their products as sent to a reader (Thanks, Corrie, for the info!) by Cetaphil:

"Thank you for your inquiry. Soy is not an ingredient in Cetaphil® Products. Please note that the accuracy of this statement is based upon the final product composition formula only and we cannot guarantee that minute amounts of substances are not contained in raw materials obtained from various suppliers or acquired during the manufacturing process.

 The ingredients in the formulation of Cetaphil® products are not recognized gluten sources; however, Galderma Laboratories, L.P. does not test for trace amounts of gluten that may be present in the ingredients or as a result of the manufacturing process. Additionally, ingredient suppliers may change.

If you have a sensitivity to gluten you may want to consult your healthcare provider before using Cetaphil® Gentle Cleansing Antibacterial Bar."

 11.  Always double check ANY prescription medications, anesthesia, etc.  Common allergens, especially soy, can be found in any of those, and you should NEVER assume that because a doctor prescribes it that it is safe, because they don't always know, and sometimes even the pharmacists don't know.  Also, if you are going to have a medical procedure done, make sure they are aware of your allergies, and make sure that the medications, anesthesia, etc. being used are safe for you.  Here is a great article by Grateful Foodie about what you can do to help keep yourself safe in this area called In a Pill? Allergens in Medications.

12.  Dymista appears to contain soy, though confirmation of this is pending.

  

13.  All Aveda products now contain soy.

14. Eyeko eye liner contains PEG-30.

15. Crayola markers, including their Pip Squeaks, Color Wonder and dry erase markers contain soy. 

16. Other products from Crayola also contain soy.  Here's a response I got via email from them: 

"Although the exact ingredients of our products are proprietary, I can share with you that at this time the following Crayola manufactured products contain soy, soy derivatives or soy bean oil:

• Regular colored pencils.  Our watercolor pencils do not contain soy, soy derivatives or soy bean oil.
• The inks used in the printing of Crayola crayon labels.

It's important to mention that because multiple Crayola products are produced in the same manufacturing facilities, there is a slight chance of cross-contamination.

This information provided above does not include official licensed Crayola products.  Please check the packaging carefully to determine the manufacturer or contact us if you're not sure.  If additional ingredient information is needed, please have your physician contact a local poison control center for assistance."

16. Crayons can also contain soy, though you will have to check with the manufacturer to see if the particular brand you want to use is safe or not.

17. Shaving creams of all types can contain soy.  Check with the manufacturer to see if the particular brand you want to use is safe or not.

18. Potting soil can contain soy.  Check with the manufacturer to see if they particular brand you want to use is safe or not.

19.  A lot of soaps contain soy.  Check with the manufacturer to see if the particular brand you want to use is safe or not.
   
20. Laura Mercier products, as they have no way to verify the sources of their products.  HOWEVER, they do have some products that they do certify as gluten-free, some of which are also soy-free.  For more information, click here.

21. The Natural Dentist now says that their glycerin contains soy. All other major toothpaste brands, including Tom's of Maine (thought to be soy-free by most) use soy based glycerin and, in some cases, xanthan gum.  

Helpful Websites:

These are some of the sites I was able to find via Google that might be of help to you.

1. Here's a link that discusses soy-free make-up: http://community.sephora.com/t5/All-Other-Skincare-Concerns/I-am-looking-for-soy-free-makeup-and-beauty-products/qaq-p/7699 
    
2. The Eczema Company is also a fantastic website.  I've talked to the website owner/founder (however you want to put that), and she's great and very helpful!  She knows a lot more about non-food items that are allergy-friendly than I do, that's for sure!
    
3. Maya's Happy Place has some great information, too, regarding soy-allergy in food and non-food.  (She's the one I have to attribute most of the soy-free non-food products list to as I mentioned above.  She is a fantastic researcher and gracious enough to let me share! :) )
    
4. Solgar.com is a very trustworthy vitamin/supplement company in regards to their labeling.  If they say their product is soy-free, it is.  
         
5. Nowfoods.com is a company that is "committed to sourcing the very best natural ingredients for our products, and we choose non-GMO, non-irradiated, and organic ingredients whenever possible."  From what I've seen, they have quite a variety of allergy-friendly products out there, including soy-free options. 
      
6. Soy and Gluten Free Beauty is a blog that offers information about beauty products that are soy and gluten-free.
      
7. AvoidingMilkProtein.com has some great multiple food allergy blogs listed, as well as lots of specific info to particular food allergies. A great site for more info on avoiding allergens and finding information, even in non-food items.
      
8. There is also some very helpful information on SoyFree.Info concerning reading labels, more detailed information on things like xanthan gum, natural flavors, etc.  Definitely worth checking out!
     

Other Tips:  

1. Call or email the companies directly and ask them about their products and/or look up allergen information on their web pages.  Normally companies get back to me very quickly and are quite helpful.  Don't be afraid of offending them.  They want your business, so they are normally willing to answer questions.  If they are not, be leery of them.
    
2. Google can be your best friend.  Google "soy-free make-up", "soy-free lotion", "soy-free products", etc.  Generally you'll have lots of sites pop-up, though you'll have to weed through the info and make sure it's current.  It's a good place to start, though.
    
3. As I've stated before, soy is in beauty products, toothpaste, vitamins, medicines, soaps, lotions, hair sprays, baby wipes, cleaning products, paper, dyes...absolutely everything has at least one brand that contains soy, and that is on the rise!  Normally you'll find it in products listed as Vitamin E or Toccopherols, sometimes as Soy Lecithin, Soy Oil or Xanthan Gum.  It's most commonly found in "All Natural", "Herbal", "Earth Friendly", or "Organic" products, though the labels are worth checking out because some of those very same labels can point to the ONLY products that are soy-free!  Go figure!  Your best bet, though, is to call the manufacturer directly before you use any product for the first time, especially if the label is unclear and your allergy is severe, unless you have used products from the company before and you know that you can trust their labeling.  It is always better to be safe than sorry!
    
4. READ ALL LABELS TO EVERYTHING CAREFULLY EVERY TIME!  That's in all caps, bold, italicized and underlined for a reason!  Formulas change often.  What was once soy-free can change in a day - really.  Be careful and cautious always, please.
    
5. Write companies that are making soy-free and/or allergy-friendly products and praise them.  Make a big deal out of it.  Praise them from the hilltops!  Tell your friends!  Share it however you can!  Believe it or not, your voice has power!  If you share, it gets the word out there that, "Huh...Maybe we should do more," not only to the company you praise, but to other companies who are watching...and trust me - they're watching!

  

As always, if you need any help finding out any information, please feel free to email me or comment below.  I'll help in any way that I can! :)  If you have more info on soy-free NON-foods, please email me or comment below, too, and share the info so that I can add it to my list (giving you credit for your research, of course, if you wish to be recognized).  Thanks!