Is Purpose Gentle Cleansing Face Soap Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

potassium tallowate
sodium tallowate
glycerin

potassium tallowate

Dietitian note

Animal product not typically used in food (more typically seen in medications, supplements, cosmetics and/or cleaning supplies). Likely contains alpha-gal byproducts.

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Ingredients

Gentle Formula Contains: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sorbitol, Disodium Dilinoleate, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Tallowate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Potassium Cocoate or Potassium Palm Kernelate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Potassium Stearate, D&C Yellow 6, D&C Yellow 10.

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.