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Clove Bud Oil, Lavender Oil and the Cooling Pair in Kerafirm Pro
In Short
Clove bud oil is rich in eugenol and has been tested in lab studies against the fungi that affect skin and nails. Lavender oil has been tested against common yeasts and gives Kerafirm Pro a calming scent. Camphor and menthol add a cooling, fresh feel and have also been looked at in research. In Kerafirm Pro, all four work alongside tea tree oil, manuka oil and undecylenic acid.
Kerafirm Pro contains 13 ingredients, and four of them give the formula much of its character: clove bud oil, lavender oil, camphor oil and menthol. Here is what each one is, what researchers have looked at, and why it earns its place in Kerafirm Pro.
Clove Bud Oil: The Eugenol-Rich Botanical
Clove bud oil is distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, the same cloves you might have in your spice cupboard. Its main natural compound is eugenol, which gives cloves their warm, spicy smell.
What research says about clove oil
- A 2007 lab study in Mycobiology tested clove essential oil, and its vapour, against dermatophytes. These are the group of fungi that affect skin, hair and nails.
- A 2015 study in the International Journal of Advanced Research looked at clove oil against dermatophytes and several other fungi in lab cultures.
These studies were done in lab dishes, not on people using Kerafirm Pro, but they show why clove bud oil has become a popular ingredient in nail and foot care.
Clove bud oil's role in Kerafirm Pro
In Kerafirm Pro, clove bud oil is one of the core botanicals working on the nail surface and the skin around it, alongside tea tree oil, manuka oil and undecylenic acid. Its warm scent also blends with lavender for a pleasant, herbal aroma.
Lavender Oil: Calming Scent, Studied Botanical
Lavender oil comes from the flowers of Lavandula angustifolia. Most people know it for its relaxing smell, but it has also been studied for other properties.
What research says about lavender oil
A 2015 lab study in the journal Scientifica tested lavender essential oil against Candida albicans, a common yeast, and compared it with a familiar over-the-counter ingredient. It is one of several studies that have looked at lavender oil's activity against yeasts and fungi.
Lavender oil's role in Kerafirm Pro
In Kerafirm Pro, lavender oil adds to the botanical blend and makes the daily routine more pleasant. A product that smells nice is one you are happy to use every day, and daily use is what toenails need.
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Camphor Oil and Menthol: The Cooling Pair
Camphor and menthol are the reason Kerafirm Pro feels cool and fresh when you apply it. They are often found together in rubs and balms.
Camphor oil
Camphor oil comes from the camphor tree. A 2013 study in Industrial Crops and Products examined the chemistry of camphor-tree essential oil and tested its activity against several types of fungi in the lab.
Menthol
Menthol comes from mint plants and gives that well-known cooling sensation on the skin. Interestingly, a small 2011 case series in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine described people applying an over-the-counter mentholated ointment, which also contains camphor and eucalyptus, to their toenails. The authors called for larger studies, but it shows how long this cooling pair has been part of foot-care conversations.
The cooling pair's role in Kerafirm Pro
In Kerafirm Pro, camphor and menthol add a fresh, clean feeling that tired feet appreciate after a day in shoes or winter boots. Camphor also adds to the botanical side of the formula.
How These Four Ingredients Fit the Whole Kerafirm Pro Formula
| Ingredient | Main compound | What it brings to Kerafirm Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Clove bud oil | Eugenol | Core botanical; warm herbal scent |
| Lavender oil | Linalool, linalyl acetate | Botanical support; calming scent |
| Camphor oil | Camphor | Botanical support; cooling feel |
| Menthol | Menthol | Cool, fresh sensation |
These four work together with tea tree oil, manuka oil and undecylenic acid, while flaxseed, almond, walnut and chia seed oils, aloe vera and vitamin E keep the skin comfortable. See all 13 on the Kerafirm Pro ingredients page.
Sources
These sources describe research on individual ingredients, not on the finished Kerafirm Pro formula.
- Chee HY, Lee MH. Antifungal activity of clove essential oil and its volatile vapour against dermatophytic fungi. Mycobiology. 2007. Source
- Eman-Abdeen E, El-Diasty EM. Antifungal activity of clove oil on dermatophytes and other fungi. International Journal of Advanced Research. 2015. Source
- Behmanesh F, et al. Antifungal effect of lavender essential oil and clotrimazole on Candida albicans: an in vitro study. Scientifica. 2015. Source
- Pragadheesh VS, et al. Chemical characterization and antifungal activity of Cinnamomum camphora essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products. 2013. Source
- Derby R, et al. Novel treatment of onychomycosis using over-the-counter mentholated ointment: a clinical case series. J Am Board Fam Med. 2011. Source
Clove, Lavender, Camphor and Menthol: The Bottom Line
Clove bud oil, lavender oil, camphor and menthol are well-researched botanicals with a long history in nail and foot care. In Kerafirm Pro, they add both targeted support and a fresh, pleasant feel that makes daily use easy. Learn more on the Kerafirm Pro official website.
Kerafirm Pro Questions and Answers
Why does Kerafirm Pro contain clove oil?
Clove bud oil is rich in eugenol and has been studied in the lab for its activity against dermatophytes, the fungi that affect skin, hair and nails. It is one of the key botanicals in the Kerafirm Pro formula.
Does Kerafirm Pro smell strong?
Kerafirm Pro has a fresh, herbal scent from its lavender, clove, menthol and camphor. Most people find it pleasant and clean.
Why does Kerafirm Pro feel cool on the skin?
The cooling feel comes from menthol and camphor. It is a normal part of the Kerafirm Pro experience.
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