Q & A: Lactopafi Skin Care Products

What makes Lactopafi skin care products different from other products?

Lactopafi skin care products (Lactosoap, Pafilac, Paficare) incorporate the uniquely blended LPS-B (Lacto Pafi Solution B) liquid which contains several natural antimicrobials, alpha hydroxy acids, and essential skin nutrients. This liquid is a by-product of fermentation using our unique species of probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria.

What are the benefits of LPS-B to skin?

1. Natural antimicrobials such as organic acids, bacteriocins, hydrogen peroxide, and ethanol inhibit germs and create an environment that is inhospitable to bad bacteria that causes skin diseases, infections, and irritations

2. Alpha Hydroxy Acids such as Lactic acid are widely regarded to have anti-aging properties through skin exfoliation and rejuvenation

3. Vitamins and minerals from the ingredients of LPS-B and also those released during fermentation, keeps skin healthy and looking its best

How do probiotic bacteria help skin?

Lactopafi skin care products are effective because of the fermentation products and substances produced by Lactopafi probiotic bacteria. The Lactopafi bacteria used don’t even need to be alive during application. As long as products derived from fermentation are already present in substantial amounts then there would be no need for bacteria on the skin surface.

Are Lactopafi skin care products safe for daily use?

A study by the Philippine Board of Dermatology, headed by Dr. Gertrude Chan concluded that Lactopafi products like Pafilac Feminine Wash and Lacto Soap are hypoallergenic and therefore safe for daily use even for sensitive skin.

Lactopafi Lite and Lactopafi Dark

The modern lifestyle is fast-paced. As society becomes more urbanized and our cities more commercialized and industrialized, people are pushed to the limit. Everyone must be physically and mentally fit to keep up with the demands of the job and business. At the same time, society is now more conscious on foods available in the market. There is now a higher demands for more natural and organic types of food. More people are now aware of the health risks of obesity. Individuals want to be leaner, healthier, and more energetic and alert. To keep up with the demands of the times and in the tradition of bringing good health into everyone’s homes, Lactopafi introduces two new variants of Lactopafi Food Supplement – Lactopafi Lite and Lactopafi Dark.

Lactopafi Lite is a refreshing way to replenish the digestive system with good bacteria which boost the immune system and aid digestion (of fat) and at the same time helps maintain a healthy body weight. Lactopafi Lite contains Citrin-K which helps burn fat and Inulin fiber that sweeps off toxins from the body. With proper diet and regular exercise, Lactopafi Lite promotes weight loss down to the ideal body weight.

Citrin-K is a natural substance extracted from Garcinia cambogia plant which has been clinically tested to speed up the burning of fats and converting these to energy.

Inulin is a form of fiber derived from plant roots which aids in detoxification. It is also a prebiotic that promotes the growth of good Lactopafi bacteria. Its low caloric value and minimal sugar content is suited for dieters and diabetics. Inulin fiber also curbs hunger, makes you eat lesser and lessen your calorie intake.

Lactopafi Dark is another Lactopafi variant that provides a boost of energy and mental alertness in a healthy and natural way. The B-vitamins and amino acids released during fermentation by Lactopafi bacteria energize the body. The added Ginseng provides anti-stress properties that help alleviate various emotional, physical and mental problems. Lactopafi Dark does not contain caffeine.

Ginseng is a plant root used around the world as an adaptogen (a product that increases the body's resistance to stress), as a nourishing stimulant, and as an aphrodesiac. Components reduces and regulates stress-related troubles naturally. Stress deteriorates a person’s physical and mental capacities causing problems like loss of concentration, decreased libido, weakened immune system, fatigue, and more. Overall, Lactopafi Dark relieves stress thereby providing extra mental alertness and physical boost.

Obesity and Its Implications

Obesity is defined as an excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. People who are abnormally heavy for their height and age are considered to be overweight or obese. Excess fat in the body can cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

This used to be a problem among high-income countries. Now, prevalence of obesity in the developing countries is increasing, especially in urban areas. It is estimated that the number of obese cases in the Philippines could rise up to 9% within the next 5 years.

This increasing rates raise concern because of their implications to Filipinos’ health. Being obese or overweight increases the risk of many diseases and health problems, such as:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

There is no better remedy for obesity than eating a proper diet and regular exercise. Some food supplements claim to speed up fat burning and actually have clinical data to back it up. However, these supplements have to be taken in careful consideration of its side effects and additive contents. When these fat burners are taken the prescribed way, together with proper diet and exercise, excess fat will be lost in no time.

Hypoallergenicity: Pafilac Purity Feminine Wash and Lacto Soap

In a recent study done by Dr. Gertrude Chan of the Philippines Board of Dermatology, it was concluded that Pafilac Purity Feminine Wash and Lacto Soap are considered to have “low level or irritation potential and safe for use among consumers with sensitive skin”. The report stated that both Lactopafi products have passed the induction, sensitization, and challenge tests and therefore, can be classified as “hypoallergenic”. Furthermore, Dr. Chan’s study also reported that a certain VCO-based soap (not Lacto Soap) in comparison, exhibited medium level of irritation potential and may irritate sensitive skin.

Amino Acids in Capsulac

The newest food supplement in capsule form, Capsulac, was found to contain substantial amounts of essential amino acids as analyzed by the Intertek Laboratories in Singapore. These amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and need to be included in the diet or supplemented. Amino acids such as phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, isoleucine, methionine, histidine, leucine, and lysine have wide range of functions in the body and essential for good health. Capsulac also contains around 26 million of beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria per capsule. The bacteria are cultured in nutrient-rich soybeans.

Lactoplant: Effective Against Plant Disease

Sigatoka is a leaf spot disease of banana that affects fruit production. Plants with leaves damaged by the disease may have up to 50% lower yield. Sigatoka is caused by a fungus called Mycosphaerella fijiensis. The disease, called ‘Badio’ locally, causes dark spots in infected plants. Leaves turn yellow and brown and the plant eventually dies. The disease spreads quickly to nearby plants as the fungus is carried by wind and water.

Controlling such disease is a multi-million dollar industry. Around the world, chemical fungicides are used. However, as the fungus become resistant to the fungicide, more and more quantities of chemicals are being used to control the disease. The fungicide application is expensive. It is estimated that 15-20% of the final price of the product comes from the control of the disease. Moreover, this takes a heavy toll on the health of the farmers who are exposed to these chemicals on a daily basis.

Lactopafi researchers may have found an effective, less expensive, and safer way to destroy the Sigatoka disease. Last year, the company introduced Lactoplant, a microorganism-based plant growth enhancer. The product was formulated to promote plant growth and at the same time act as an organic bio-pesticide. The premise of the technology was that beneficial microorganisms will enhance plant growth through the creation and conversion of nutrients, suppression of growth-deterrent pests, and improved absorption of nutrients in plants.

Lactoplant is already proven to increase plant growth as shown by the Fertilizer Efficacy Test in 2007.

A bioassay test was conducted at the Agricultural Research Center of the University of Southern Mindanao, concluded that ‘Lactoplant exhibited bio-efficacy’ when tested against the Sigatoka fungi pathogen. It was comparable to other fungicides in terms of dosage of efficacy. Lactoplant clearly inhibited the growth of the Sigatoka fungus.

Lactoplant is far less expensive than commercial fungicides. It is organically processed and formulated using natural ingredients. The study showed that it has become the safest fungicide. With Lactoplant, the future is bright for banana farmers here and around the globe.