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product_id: 83687431
title: "M.D. Maximum Defense Shampoo for Thinning, Dry Itchy Scalp, 16oz"
brand: "pura d'or"
price: "R1541"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Pura D'or"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/83687431-m-d-maximum-defense-shampoo-for-thinning-dry-itchy-scalp
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 19 Herbal Actives Hydrates Roots to Tips 0.5% Coal Tar Science Boost M.D. Maximum Defense Shampoo for Thinning, Dry Itchy Scalp, 16oz

**Brand:** pura d'or
**Price:** R1541
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Unlock your scalp’s full potential—because your hair deserves the ultimate defense!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M.D. Maximum Defense Shampoo for Thinning, Dry Itchy Scalp, 16oz by pura d'or
- **How much does it cost?** R1541 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/83687431-m-d-maximum-defense-shampoo-for-thinning-dry-itchy-scalp)

## Best For

- pura d'or enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pura d'or brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **3-in-1 Multi-Tasker:** Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in one sleek bottle—streamline your routine without compromise.
- • **Clean & Conscious Formula:** Sulfate, paraben, gluten, and cruelty-free with vegan ingredients and renewable energy manufacturing.
- • **Deep Hydration, Zero Flakes:** Locks in moisture from root to tip, banishing dryness and itchiness all day long.
- • **Science-Backed Anti-Thinning:** 0.5% Coal Tar plus vitamins target thinning and breakage for visibly fuller hair.
- • **Herbal Powerhouse for Scalp Health:** 19 potent botanicals soothe dryness & irritation for a calm, balanced scalp.

## Overview

PURA D'OR M.D. Maximum Defense Shampoo is a 16oz powerhouse blend of 19 herbal ingredients and 0.5% coal tar designed to hydrate dry, itchy scalps while reducing hair thinning and breakage. This sulfate-free, vegan, and cruelty-free formula doubles as a shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, delivering fuller, healthier hair with every wash. Manufactured sustainably in the USA, it’s the go-to choice for professionals seeking clean, effective scalp therapy.

## Description

Healthy hair starts with a balanced, comfortable scalp. PURA D'OR Maximum Defense Shampoo is a reliable, high-performance formula designed to give your scalp the extra care it needs. It focuses directly on the root causes of common hair issues, providing deep relief from dryness, tightness, and itching. By creating a calm and healthy scalp environment, it helps clear the way for stronger, better-looking hair. This clean, hard-working formula doesn't just soothe irritation—it also strengthens your hair from the roots down. It targets the main sources of thinning and breakage, adding noticeable body, thickness, and volume to your hair. With PURA D'OR, you get effective scalp relief and an anti-thinning treatment in one straightforward, clean bottle.

## Features

- HAIR AND SCALP REJUVENATION: Herbal Extracts gathered from around the world plus 0.5% Coal Tar may promote healthier scalp
- HYDRATES HAIR: Keeps hair moisturized and hydrated roots to tips to control irritation caused by dry hair and scalp
- HELPS REDUCE THINNING HAIR: 19 Herbal Key Active Ingredients to help reduce hair thinning due to breakage and promote natural, thicker, fuller looking hair
- SCIENCE PLUS NATURE. All PURA D’OR formulas combine science and nature to deliver transformative hair therapy. Select Certified Organic Ingredients. No SLS (Sulfates). No Parabens. No Harmful Chemicals Gluten Free. Hypo-Allergenic. Cruelty Free. Manufactured in the USA in a facility that uses renewable energy. Color Safe. Vegan.
- Multi Purpose 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07JVNY2WM |
| Active Ingredients | Proprietary Herbal Blend, vitamin_e |
| Best Sellers Rank | #712 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #1 in 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash #22 in Hair Regrowth Shampoos #31 in Scalp Treatments |
| Brand | PURA D'OR |
| Brand Name | PURA D'OR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 38,083 Reviews |
| Hair Type | Thin |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Highlight | Flaking and Scaling Relief, Dryness Care, 19 Key Botanicals, Aloe Vera Base, Fuller-Looking Volume, Sulfate-Free, Color-Safe |
| Item Type Name | Shampoo |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Vital's International Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 673 |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Silicone Free, Sulfate Free |
| Model Number | 673 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Size Name | 16 oz |
| Product Benefits | Hair Thickening, Damage Control |
| Scent | Strong Coal Tar |
| Scent Name | Strong Coal Tar |
| Special Ingredients | Argan Oil,Aloe Vera,Green Tea |
| UPC | 851615006730 |
| Unit Count | 16 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PURA D'OR
- **Hair Type:** Thin
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Silicone Free, Sulfate Free
- **Product Benefits:** Hair Thickening, Damage Control

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Scent** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has pura d’or removed ketoconazole from all shampoos? the new 2020 label says it's the “exact same formula” but ketoconazole isn’t listed on label.**
A: The bottle I have has "0.9% ketoconzole" listed on the front of the label.  However, I would IMPLORE you to reconsider your purchase and seek hair thinning relief elsewhere.  I've been using this shampoo near daily for over a month and feel my hair looks WORSE for it then when I started!!!  I actually use Selsun Blue as a relief and it makes my hair took 10 times better!

**Q: Do you like this product?**
A: : The new formula is Terrible and the company denies changing it from the original gold label with coal tar and keto. They said it must have been a bad batch. I ordered another and it was worse! Even more watery. I tested it versus the last of the original I had left over (for the second time) in a travel bottle and it was even lighter in color and dropped to the bottom instantly. Like a liquid hand soap. The former quality formula takes a few seconds to the reach the bottom. A few ingredients are omitted/changed, it’s about 60% more watery, has a different scent, a slightly different color, and causes rapid shedding and itching after every use. This was my go-to for dermatitis and hair loss... it was amazing and the only shampoo on the market like it. And now that the company is being extremely shady, I might Stop using their other gold label product every day. This stuff is garbage now. So disappointing. It took me many years to find it. Please change It back.

**Q: Ingredients list?**
A: It is on the bottle

**Q: Is the product supposed to be watery?**
A: The times Ive purchased it no it was not watery, however the consistency is lighter and thiner than regular shampoo.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PURA D'OR 16 Oz MD Anti-Hair Thinning Maximum Defense Shampoo - 0.5% Coal Tar, Biotin, Proprietary Herbal Blend For Dry & Itchy Scalp, No Sulfates - For Men & Women
- PURA D'OR Advanced Therapy Conditioner (16oz) For Increased Moisture, Strength, Volume & Texture, No Sulfates, Contains Argan Oil & Biotin, All Hair Types, Men & Women (Packaging May Vary)
- PURA D'OR 16 Oz Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo Natural Earthy Scent, CLINICALLY TESTED Effective Results, Herbal Hair Thickening Products, 3-1 Wash, Women & Men, Color Treated Hair

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-16*