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 MONOLAURX™ INGREDIENTS

 MonolaurX serum contains monolaurin and other plant-derived ingredients with detergent cleaning power that cleanse the lips and sensitive skin. No synthetic detergents.  MonolaurX ingredients are not only found in nature but are immensely safer than synthetic detergents or cleaning agents and from sustainable sources.  Ingredients are non-toxic, considered GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and approved for skin care. (GRAS is an FDA designation for an ingredient's acceptability for use in food.) 

Monolaurin in MonolaurX is COSMOS* Approved- means it meets high, independent standards for organic or natural authenticity, safety, and environmental sustainability. It ensures products are produced using green chemistry, environmentally friendly manufacturing, and eco-friendly packaging. It guarantees a product is free from many synthetics like parabens, silicones, and GMOs 

* BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES ARE NOTED FROM LAB TESTS 

 Water: a water-based serum is used for  MonolaurX that has numerous advantages over oil-based skin care creams including no, or less, irritation and no oily skin residue.  The proprietary blend of ingredients improves skin absorption, which enhances both the cleansing and the hydrating effect around the irritated or broken lip and/or skin sites.  Overall, the water-based serum leaves a soothing feeling with no lasting residue. 

 Monolaurin: a derivative of coconut oil, is also a significant component of mother's milk. This indicates as to just how safe it is. Other ingredients in  MonolaurX, also derivatives of plant oils, include lauric acid and glycerin. Monolaurin and lauric acid have been reported in published research articles to have selective antimicrobial and antiviral properties, known for decades.  Monolaurin is a surfactant molecule, meaning it functions as a detergent with cleaning properties.  Monolaurin is used in  MonolaurX to cleanse the lips and skin around any irritated areas, or even around broken skin and sores. 

-     Oil-based skin creams have little or no absorption and can irritate sensitive skin and lips. Water-based MonolaurX has rapid absorption with superior hydration that plays a key role in its cleaning effectiveness.  

 Citric Acid: a compound found in lemons, limes and numerous vegetables, has preservative properties, and is used to maintain an optimized skin pH balance (acid-alkaline).  

 Trisodium Citrate (TSC): used in conjunction with citric acid as a buffer to maintain a stable pH (proper acid - alkaline balance).

 Amino Acid: Glycine: hydrating and skin-replenishing ingredient, used to improve moisture retention, promote collagen production, and support skin repair and regeneration. 

* CONDITIONING AGENTS – These compounds function to 1) emulsify/ solubilize, i.e., dissolve and stabilize the fatty oils in a water-based formulation; 2) maintain long term heat stability; 3) generate a smooth creamy texture; 4) enhance skin permeability (adds to  MonolaurX efficacy).

 Lecithin: A plant-derived co-emulsifier to enhance water solubility of fatty oil ingredients. Replaces synthetic emulsifiers. It also acts as a skin permeation enhancer and has antioxidant effects that can enhance shelf life. 

 Cyclodextrins: sugar-derived compounds that improve oil-water solubility. They have a long history of use in the food and pharmaceutical industries with an excellent safety profile.  In addition to stabilizing fatty compounds in the water-based emulsion, they also enhance skin penetration for quick absorption of  MonolaurX serum. 

 Gum: (not the chewing type) Sclerotium Gum is utilized as a stabilizing agent to maintain long term stability of the emulsion, as well as a skin protectant.  It has been in use in skin formulations for nearly 50 years.  It is a natural fermentation product of certain bacteria. The Cosmetics Ingredient Review Board has deemed it safe. Sclerotium Gum is another name for scleroglucan, which is a type of beta glucan. Beta Glucans are considered GRAS per the FDA.  

 Additional solvent: Pentylene Glycol: (not propylene glycol) helps homogenize the water-based  MonolaurX.  It enhances skin absorption of  MonolaurX ingredients.  100% bio-based and made from renewable raw materials like sugar cane. It replaces propylene glycol, a petroleum-based compound that is used in the skin care industry.  Pentylene Glycol has much lower potential to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions compared to propylene glycol.   

 Menthol: provides a gentle cooling, soothing feeling with a pleasant fragrance. 

* PRESERVATIVES (prevents the serum from spoiling)

 Potassium (K) Sorbate: a preservative, commonly used in skin care products, has been used for many years since its discovery in the 1850s. Its antimicrobial properties were first discovered in the 1930s.  It has documented safety and is considered GRAS per the FDA. 

 Sodium Benzoate: a preservative, not uncommonly used in combination with Potassium Sorbate to enhance preservative properties. It has been used as a preservative in skincare products since the early 1900s. It has a very good safety profile and is considered GRAS per the FDA. 

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The combination of all the above ingredients results in a water-based serum, formulated for rapid absorption and hydration, with detergent-like cleaning action.  MonolaurX maintains a skin-friendly balanced pH, is well preserved for long shelf-life stability, and has a nice soothing appeal once it is applied, with rapid skin penetration, leaving no visible residual film.  Monolaurin is like the quarterback of a championship sports team working together, with no abusive members. 

[The combination of ingredients is unique, not found anywhere else. The formulation is patent protected as a novel composition.] 

* COSMOS was created by a group of major European certification bodies:

ECOCERT (France), BDIH (Germany), Soil Association (UK), Cosmebio (France), ICEA (Italy)