First, know that you really can't mess it up! This is a beautiful moment for a slow, deep breath. :)

The Problem Solver’s skin-food ingredients will work their magic regardless of the texture or consistency of your treatment. This said, here’s how to make the most of your experience for the ultimate in both result and pleasure: 

•Be generous in your portioning - an overly small portion is the number one contributor to a flat or watery treatment. 
•Using our treatment bowl and brush, blend 1/2 - 1 measured Tablespoon of powder with equal parts water into a fluffy, fizzing consistency.
•Stir gently, without crushing the airy bubbles.
•Do not add additional water before fully mixing your measured components - a few more moments for the powdered plant materials to rehydrate and find their form is often needed more than additional water or powder. 

Be sure not to miss the blending demonstration video in the “how to use/tips & tricks” tab on this page, too.

We generally encourage a full treatment mask 1-3x/weekly, depending upon your unique history, goals, and challenges. 

Connect with us at care@maylindstrom.com for personalized guidance into your ultimate ritual.

The Problem Solver is often at the very top of my recommendations for sensitive, inflamed, and reactive skin. 

While amazingly potent, this balanced formula has achieved the most extraordinary results in our clients with rosacea, allergic dermatitis, eczema, and all types of inflammation. The Problem Solver’s reputation for impact extends far beyond its accolades for conquering acne.

If you have a skin history of severe sensitivity, we encourage you to connect with us at care@maylindstrom.com so we may be at your side to offer support and tips as you explore.

Variations on how you experience this special formula is normal. 

Some clients will notice only a mild tingle or even a cool or cold sensation. For others, it is not unusual to feel intense, temporary warming of the skin. This is similar to how two individuals may respond to the very same spicy meal - having entirely different impressions of the heat factor.

Your personal experience may vary between sessions and with the state of your skin on each particular treatment day. Your response may be influenced by what other products are currently being used within your skincare ritual, where you are in your hormonal cycle, if you are healthy or feeling unwell, if you exfoliated beforehand or were in a hot bath, have had a glass of wine, etc. 

Whether you are at a heat level one or ten, the process and impact of these fresh and potent ingredients is intentional. Breathe deep into your unique sensation and enjoy the process.

As your treatment dries and completes, heat tends to neutralize. We recommend you always rinse in the shower for ease, facing into the steam to wash your treatment away easily and without further stimulation. If it feels good, you may massage with the pads of your fingertips as you rinse, or simply let the water release for you. 

If you are feeling especially flushed or warm, finish with a cool water rinse before massaging your wet skin generously with The Blue Cocoon, followed by The Jasmine Garden. 

These two extraordinary and complementary formulas are actually quite different from each other in functionality and experience. 

The Clean Dirt is a brightening exfoliant, great for easing congestion, discoloration, hyperpigmentation, reducing post-acne spots and bringing major glow. I use this every 2-3 days, or about as often as I shampoo, always in the shower and typically in the morning. 

The Problem Solver is a warming treatment masque. It reduces and prevents breakouts, calms inflammation, lessens redness, evens tone, and generally solves all your problems. I use this once or twice a week, every week, typically alternating treatment days with The Clean Dirt. I typically mask evenings, but will fit in treatments wherever is possible. 

Both The Clean Dirt and The Problem Solver offer the very best of themselves when enjoyed consistently and alongside the other. 

My favorite treatment mask of all time is this blend of two of our heroes. 

The lush softness of The Honey Mud is the perfect complement to The Problem Solver’s transformative power. 

To experience the glow for yourself, combine in our treatment bowl: 

•½  - 1 true measured Tablespoon of The Problem Solver
•Equal parts water or The Jasmine Garden

Bring to a fizzing mousse consistency and incorporate 1 teaspoon of The Honey Mud.

Brush this mixture over clean skin, leaving from 10 to 60 minutes before rinsing clear in the shower, turning into the steam to wash away easily and with pleasure. 

*note: The natural salicylic acid from the wintergreen extract in The Honey Mud will amplify the effects of The Problem Solver when combined within your ritual. Introduce product blends thoughtfully, and feel free to connect with us at care@maylindstrom.com for personalized guidance as you explore.