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LifeSource Vitamins Antibacterial & Antifungal Shampoo — Liquid, 12 fl oz (354 mL) — Soothes Itchy, Irritated, Problem Scalps*
A gentle, sulfate- and paraben-free cleanser for troubled scalps. Features a botanical blend highlighted by tea tree, manuka, chaulmoogra (Taraktogenos kurzii) seed oil, black seed (Nigella sativa), aloe, witch hazel, calendula, lemon oil, and magnolia bark extract, plus emu oil and jojoba oil for moisture and comfort. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for identity, potency & purity.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Dandruff / seborrheic scalp comfort (Tea Tree Oil) — 5% tea tree oil shampoo improved scaling, itch and greasiness in a double-blind trial.
NIH/PubMed — Satchell, 2002
✓ Scalp itch & redness (Aloe vera) — Anti-inflammatory/soothing effects for irritated skin in clinical and dermatology reviews.
NIH/PMC — Surjushe, 2008
✓ Cosmetic antimicrobial support (Manuka oil) — Broad antimicrobial action relevant to scalp care in human/clinical usage reports and studies.
NIH/PubMed — Carter, 2007
✓ Problem-skin adjunct (Chaulmoogra oil) — Historical and modern dermatology sources note use on difficult skin conditions.
NIH/PubMed — Mason, 2009
✓ Comfort for inflamed skin (Witch hazel) — Topical use supported for irritation/erythema in dermatology overview.
NIH/PMC — Hughes-Formella, 2022
✓ Dermatology adjunct (Black seed — Nigella sativa) — Human trials in inflammatory skin conditions report symptom improvements.
NIH/PMC — Ahmad, 2013
✓ Hydration/barrier feel (Jojoba) — Clinical/cosmetic literature supports moisturization and comfort on dry skin.
NIH/PMC — Gad, 2021
✓ Soothing care (Calendula) — Reviews describe supportive roles for dry, irritated skin that translate to scalp comfort.
NIH/PMC — Fronza, 2019
✓ Botanical antimicrobials (Citrus/lemon oil) — Evidence for cosmetic antimicrobial activity relevant to a clean scalp environment.
NIH/PMC — Orchard, 2017
✓ Anti-inflammatory/antimicrobial (Magnolia bark — honokiol/magnolol) — Dermatology-relevant actions described in peer-reviewed literature.
NIH/PMC — Sarrica, 2018
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Tea Tree Oil — dermatology reviews — Broad antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties for scalp conditions.
NIH/PMC — Carson, 2006
✓ Aloe vera — anti-inflammatory overview — Supports soothing in irritated skin contexts.
NIH/PMC — Surjushe, 2008
✓ Witch hazel — topical skin comfort — Astringent and anti-inflammatory effects in reviews.
NIH/PMC — Hughes-Formella, 2022
✓ Nigella sativa — skin applications — Symptom improvements in inflammatory dermatoses.
NIH/PMC — Ahmad, 2013
✓ Calendula — cosmetic dermatology — Supportive for irritated/dry skin in reviews.
NIH/PMC — Fronza, 2019
✓ Magnolia bark — anti-inflammatory/antimicrobial — Honokiol/magnolol actions relevant to skin health.
NIH/PMC — Sarrica, 2018
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ University of Western Australia — Tea tree oil shampoo trial for dandruff/seborrheic conditions.
NIH/PubMed — Satchell, 2002
✓ Academic dermatology reviews (various) — Aloe vera and Nigella sativa in inflammatory skin studies.
NIH/PMC — Surjushe, 2008
✓ University-affiliated antimicrobial research — Manuka and tea tree oils in skin pathogen models.
NIH/PubMed — Carter, 2007
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
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Tea Tree Oil — Demonstrated dandruff reduction and antimicrobial effects in RCTs (NIH/PubMed — Satchell, 2002).
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Manuka Oil — Broad antimicrobial action relevant to scalp care in studies.
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Aloe Vera — Soothing and anti-inflammatory for irritated scalps (NIH/PMC — Surjushe, 2008).
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Black Seed (Nigella sativa) — Symptom improvements in inflammatory skin conditions (NIH/PMC — Ahmad, 2013).
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Witch Hazel / Calendula / Magnolia Bark — Supportive for comfort, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions.
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Jojoba / Emu Oil — Hydration and barrier support for dry, irritated scalps.
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Soothes itchy, irritated scalps*
- Helps reduce visible flaking & dryness*
- Supports a clean scalp environment (antibacterial/antifungal botanicals)*
- Gentle sulfate- & paraben-free cleansing*
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3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
Massage a quarter-size amount into wet hair and scalp for 60–90 seconds; allow brief contact time on areas of concern, then rinse thoroughly. Use daily or 3–4×/week. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. External use only.*
Product Specifications
• Form — Liquid shampoo
• Free From — Sulfates, parabens, gluten*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
LifeSource Vitamins — Proudly American — Since 1992
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Antibacterial & Antifungal Shampoo — tea tree, manuka, chaulmoogra, black seed, aloe, witch hazel, calendula, lemon & magnolia to calm itchy, flaky scalps. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
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