Bombguarded - Glyphosate Protective Topical
Glyphosate Protection + Skin Restoration
Hawaiian Ti Leaf | heal, protect, + purify, rich in shikimic acids
Hawaiian Vetiver Grass | stable + tranquil, deeply nourishing + soothing
Hawaiian Ulu Leaf | repair + sustain, antioxidant rich + wound healing
< WHAT WE PUT ON OUR SKIN, WE PUT IN OUR BODIES >
The skin is not just a barrier, it is an active organ...What is applied to the skin doesn't simply stay there.. Choose ingredients that provide topical nutrition.
Bomguarded is Nature's Shield. We are bombarded by environmental pollutants and toxins, one of the most notorious being "round-up" ie. glyphosate. Glyphosate destroys the shikimate pathway in our fungi, bacteria, and flora relatives. We have formulated this using compounds high in shikimic acid topically could offer a protective barrier for the skin microbiome against glyphosate exposure. Here’s how:
- Microbiome Preservation: By providing an external source of shikimic acid, it can help maintain the health and balance of the skin microbiome, which can be disrupted by glyphosate exposure.
- Barrier Function: Shikimic acid or its derivatives might form a protective layer on the skin, reducing the penetration and subsequent effects of glyphosate.
- Supporting Beneficial Microbiota + Fungi: The presence of shikimic acid could foster a more favorable environment for our skins ecology, helping these precious microbes to thrive despite glyphosate’s inhibitory effects on the shikimate pathway.
- Reducing Absorption: Creating a physical or chemical barrier on the skin could limit the amount of glyphosate that penetrates the skin and reaches the systemic circulation.
*Ingredient Spot Light*
all ingredients are organic or wild
Hawaiian Axis Deer Tallow: Sourced from wild, axis deer, ethically + ritually harvested on the island of Maui. this tallow is truly wild which likely has higher saturated fats due to its varied range of forage than even pasture-raised ruminants. This results in even higher concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids as well and since the axis deer roam freely mountain to ocean with no real predators, they produce a beautiful fat of white-gold. A softer and more supple consistency than any other tallow.
Hawaiian Ti Leaf (cordyline fruticosa): Holds sacred significance in Hawaiian culture, often adorning entry ways with protection and purification. Ti leaf is rich in shikimic acids that combat oxidative stress and feed the microbiome the key nutrients that are compromised through glyphosate exposure.
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide): a powerful solvent used to extract the shikimic acid to make this water soluble compound capable of entering the lipid by-layer of the skin. It enhances penetration and transports nutrients deep into the tissues. We use a 2% concentration so it is safe for daily use.
** it is important to note that DMSO will carry things into the body and can transport medications, essential oils, chemical, perfumes etc. Please do not use in conjunction with fragrances or chemical based products. We do not use any essential oils since internal use of them is controversial. Please reach out with any questions or consult your local health professional.
Full List of Ingredients:
Vetiveria zizanoides (Hawaiian Vetiver Grass), Artocarpus altilis (Hawaiian Ulu Leaves), Ricinus communis (Cold-Pressed Organic Castor Oil), Nigella sativa (Cold-Pressed Black Seed Oil), Borago officinalis (Cold-Pressed Borage Seed Oil), Cordyline fruticosa (Hawaiian Ti Leaf – 2% Extraction in DMSO)
- all ingredients are sourced organically, regeneratively, or wild-crafted.
- all seed based oils are cold-pressed