Your immune system faces a lot every day, from seasonal threats to invisible germs. That’s why we created two powerhouse blends with very different personalities. Protect is bold and warming, built on spicy classics like clove and cinnamon. Defend is fresher and softer, layering citrus and lavender into its antimicrobial mix. Both are designed to help you breathe cleaner air, keep your home purified, and support your body’s natural defenses—without relying on synthetic chemicals.
Here’s how they work, what the science says about their ingredients, and how to choose the one that fits your routine.
Ingredients at a Glance
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Blend |
Oils Included |
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Protect |
Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark (Ceylon), Eucalyptus radiata, Rosemary |
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Defend |
Blood Orange, Petitgrain, Lavender (Bulgarian), Cinnamon Leaf, Lemon, Bitter Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Clove |
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Protect is a lean, potent formula focused on classic immune oils.
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Defend adds a broader citrus backbone and calming lavender, giving it a fresher, softer scent profile with wide-spectrum defense.
When Protect was first created, it was designed as Jade Bloom’s comparable option to popular immunity blends like dōTERRA’s On Guard and Young Living’s Thieves—offering the same warm, spicy core notes people trusted, but in our own 100% pure formulation.
What the Science Says
While no essential oil can replace medical treatment or “boost” immunity in a clinical sense, their natural compounds are well-studied for antimicrobial benefits. Here’s what research shows about the key ingredients in Protect and Defend:
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Cinnamon Bark – Delivers rapid, broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, even against drug-resistant bacteria, by damaging bacterial membranes and killing within minutes (study).
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Clove – Shows potent activity against Staphylococcus aureus, disrupting membranes and blocking protein/DNA synthesis (study).
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Eucalyptus Radiata – Recognized for antibacterial effects—even against MRSA—with stronger results when paired with other oils (systematic review).
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Citrus Oils (Blood Orange, Lemon, Petitgrain) – Rich in limonene, these oils can inhibit bacteria like Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli (study).
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Lavender – Offers a softer touch, with documented antibacterial and antifungal activity in multiple trials (study).
Most studies are in vitro (lab-based), but the evidence is consistent: these oils disrupt bacterial and fungal growth and, when combined, can work even more effectively.
Protect vs. Defend: Choosing Your Blend
Though both blends help purify the air, cleanse surfaces, and support your body’s defenses, they’re built for slightly different preferences:
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Protect – Spicy, bold, and concentrated. A classic choice for diffusing during cold season, adding to natural cleaners, or applying diluted to pulse points.
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Defend – Bright, fresh, and layered. A softer scent that still packs antimicrobial strength, ideal for everyday air purification or when you want a more uplifting aroma.
Both can be:
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Diffused (Protect: 3–4 drops/100 mL; Defend: a few drops twice daily)
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Applied topically (always diluted, 2–5%)
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Used in home care (Protect helps cut odors; Defend is great for freshening and cleaning).
Safety Note: Kids and Essential Oils
Both Protect and Defend are formulated with potent oils like clove, cinnamon, and eucalyptus, which make them powerful—but also a bit too strong for younger children. These blends are considered safe for children ages 10 and up when properly diluted.
For kids under 10:
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Avoid diffusing in small, enclosed spaces where they’re present.
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Never apply these blends directly to their skin, even diluted.
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Instead, consider our sprout-safe immunity blend, Armor for support for children 2+
Potent oils can be incredibly effective for adults and older kids, but always err on the side of caution when little ones are around.
Final Takeaway
If you love a warm, spiced blend that feels like a shield, reach for Protect. If you prefer something bright and fresh with a softer edge, Defend is your match. Both are built on science-backed, 100% pure essential oils with proven antimicrobial properties—helping you create a cleaner, more resilient environment naturally.
