“Monolaurin and Lactoferrin and More, Oh My…”
For the first time anywhere, we have been able to combine the two tremendous anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal ingredients in mother’s milk. These, of course, are monolaurin and lactoferrin. They are nature’s way of protecting infants from attack!
They do it in different ways. Monolaurin’s major attack is to break down the pathogen’s cell walls, destroying it. Lactoferrin takes away the iron the pathogen needs to duplicate, eventually weakening and destroying it.
Both attack bad bacteria without harming good ones, viruses, fungus and yeast. Monolaurin is, perhaps, a bit stronger against bacteria, lactoferrin, perhaps stronger with more viruses. Both attack fungus and yeasts.
The Combination is Nature’s
Best Tag-Team Combo!
We discuss these nutrients in much more detail in the "A-Z Index". They are the backbone of natural infection defense. Even the FDA recognizes the abilities of these two! They have been clinically shown to kill every pathogen bacteria they were tested against – including the tough MRSA staph infection!
Coconut Phospholipids are also excellent bacterial defenders skin conditioners - and also with clinical studies to back the ones we use! They form an excellent partnership with monolaurin and lactoferrin for full spectrum bacterial infection defense. Fewer people are familiar with phospholipids and, if you are not familiar with them from our other products, we encourage you to read about them - also in the Index link above.
Plant Essential Oils are the third ingredient. We use far more essential oils in Scalp Defense than our other products. You might even feel a tingle as it is working if the scalp is really sore. Because of this, we wanted to give you a brief summary below (and more information about essential oils is also available in the Index link above).
Active Ingredients
Monolaurin (with "MonoCaprin Plus") &
Lactoferrin Blend ............................... 3.4 %
Coconut Phospholipids ........................... 3.0 %
Blend of 14 Essential Oils ........................ 1.9 %
More on Essential Oils
Some more comment here may be appropriate for essential oils have long been used against infections. In the Far East, they go back thousands of years. One blend in Europe, that has been around since the Black Plague, is known as “Thieves” oil. The story goes that a small band of 4 thieves were robbing the dead bodies but never caught the plague. When captured, they were “persuaded” to reveal that they rubbed a potion on their bodies that included essential oils. (The modern day formula is already included in our formula.)
Even the Bible mentions oils 188 times, many in reference to anointing and healing. Essential oils, the aromatic liquids extracted from plants, may have been the first substances used for healing. Long before science discovered the therapeutic properties of essential oils, man knew of the healing benefits of oils. The oils and herbs used had appropriate therapeutic application for the situation.
There is a large difference in the effectiveness (and price) between a “perfume” essential oil and a “therapeutic grade” essential oil (which we use). In fact, in smaller amounts, some of the therapeutic grade oils can go up into the $80-$200 an ounce range! There is also additional information and descriptive research articles available for those interested.
The Active Essential Oils Used Are:
Cinnamon - (from Madagascar)
cinnamomum zeylanicum blume
cinnamomum verum
Clove - (from Madagascar)
eugeniz caryophyllata
syzygium aromaticum
Eucalyptus - (from Australia)
eucalyptus radiatia,
eucalyptus globules
Geranium - (from Albania)
pelargonium graveolens
perargonium roseum
Lavender - (France, wild-crafted)
lavendula angustifolia
lavendula atifolia
Lemon - (Italy)
citrus limon
cymbopogon flexuosus
Orange - (USA)
citrus sinensis
Oregano - (Turkey)
oreganum vulgare
Peppermint - (USA)
mentha piperita
Ravensara - (Madagascar)
Ravensara aromatica
Rosemary - (Italy)
rosmarinus officinalis
Thyme - (France, Germany)
red – thymus vulgaris (thujanol)
white – thymus zygis
(Origin is subject to availability.)
The Inactive Conditioner Ingredients
This was an effort of considerable length! Most essential oil blends and topical applications use carrier oils to dilute and apply the essential oils (a necessary step). Our first versions also used carrier oils. The difficulty is that, even using the "dryest" of oils, the conditioner stayed OILY for hours if left on. Even rinsing left an oil feel. This could make the hair uncomfortable.
We wanted a conditioner that we could emulsify (hold) the oils, rinse out, and still nourish the skin. A tough call! Finally, it all came together and we are now able to offer a (mostly) non-oily and organic conditioner that is a vast improvement over other essential oil blends!
The Inactive ingredients are from 90 % organic sources and include:
Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe) juice,
Rosa damascena (rose) distillate,
Cocos nucifera (organic coconut) oil,
Kosher vegetable glycerin,
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel),
Emulsifying wax NF,
Tocopherol (vitamin E),
Phenoxyethanol,
Simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) oil,
Xanthan gum (polysaccharide gum),
Salix nigra (organic black willowbark) extract, Mannan,
Azadirachta indica (neem) oil,
Oleoresin,
Tetrasodium EDTA,
Polysorbate, Citric acid.
Suggested Usage:
Shake before each use (organic ingredients tend to settle a little). After shampooing, apply to areas desired. There may be some tingling from the essential oils if the scalp is a little raw. It is more effective if it is allowed to stand for a few minutes before rinsing. This will also help leave hair soft and with more body.
For severe dandruff problems, many people will use our Skin Defense lotion after towling off hair. They will pour a little in their hand and apply it to the scalp area. Let it set a few minutes and lightly dab off excess Skin Defense off the hair (paper towels work great). This leaves a film on the scalp to continue fighting infection and bacteria. This works better with short hair than long hair since one can't get all the Skin Defense off the hair and it leaves a 'heavy' hair feel. In those cases, stay with just the Scalp Defense because it has been designed to better rinse off when done.
Warning: Discontinue use if irritation or reactions occur. Not for use in, or around eyes. Inform doctor of usage if pregnant or with small children. This is a tamper resistant bottle, do not use if outer seal is missing.
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
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