May Lindstrom The Problem Solver Versus May Lindstrom The Clean Dirt
Updated on September 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
May Lindstrom The Problem Solver 20 ingredients
May Lindstrom The Clean Dirt 18 ingredients
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May Lindstrom The Problem Solver 20 ingredients
May Lindstrom The Clean Dirt 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Solum Fullonum
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningMoroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Powder
MaskingSea Salt
Abrasive
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Seed Powder
Abrasive
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder
MaskingAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Bark Powder
Exfoliating
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Solum Fullonum, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Moroccan Lava Clay, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder, Myristica Fragrans Powder, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder, Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder, Althaea Officinalis Root, Boswellia Carterii Bark Powder, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Powder, Kaolin, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Silica, Cinnamal
Kaolin
Abrasive
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Powder
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Powder
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Seed Powder
Abrasive
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Powder
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Kaolin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Sea Salt, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder, Myristica Fragrans Powder, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Althaea Officinalis Root, Rosa Centifolia Flower Powder, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Zingiber Officinale Root Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is extracted from the fruit of the cocoa tree.
Each fruit contains about 20-60 seeds. Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.
The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Fruit PowderMoroccan Lava Clay is an exfoliant.
We don't have a description for Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder yet.
We don't have a description for Myristica Fragrans Powder yet.
Sea salt has abrasive or exfoliation properties. It can sensitize and dry out the skin.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidSodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.
In cosmetics, it is used to adjust the acidity. Due to its white crystalline solid form, it can also be an abrasive (exfoliator).
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium BicarbonateWe don't have a description for Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Bud Powder yet.
Vanilla Planifolia Seed Powder is an exfoliant.
We don't have a description for Althaea Officinalis Root yet.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinWe don't have a description for Curcuma Longa Root Powder yet.
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