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Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 100ml EarthSource
Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 100ml EarthSource
Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 100ml bottle and box EarthSource
Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 200ml EarthSource
Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 200ml EarthSource
Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser 100ml 200ml EarthSource

Mother Dirt Foaming Cleanser

8 reviews

$22.90 AUD

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Size:
100ml
200ml

Description

This biome-friendly cleanser strikes a balance with science and nature, allowing Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB) to thrive in the modern world. Unpreserved, plant-based products nurture AOB and maintain harmony on the skin biome.

How is the Body Wash different from the Foaming Cleanser?

The texture and format of the product are different. The Body Wash will more efficiently cover a larger surface area. While the foaming cleanser is multi-use, those using it on both their face and body found that they moved through the foaming cleanser quickly. The Body Wash ends up being more effective in use and cost for regular use on the body. But if you are using the foaming cleanser all over your body and it works great for you - stick with it! Personal care is personal and we know preferences differ for everyone.
Benefits
  • Enhances results of the AO+ Mist
  • Users across all skin types noticed improvements in their skin’s appearance, as well as improved texture of the skin
  • 60% of users cut out 2 or more products
  • 55% of users are able to take shorter showers with fewer products

About Skin Biome

The Living Ecosystem We Evolved To Keep Us Healthy:

Invisible to the naked eye, our bodies play host to trillions of microorganisms. Just like our gut relies on good bacteria and probiotics, our skin relies on good bacteria to help us be healthy as well. This elaborate ecosystem is called the skin biome.

The interactions between the biome and our skin were defined millions of years ago so that everyone wins. Beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms have a home and steady energy supply, and in turn, our skin enjoys healthful benefits.

Our skin biome is nurtured from the moment we're born, passed down to us from our mothers, and is constantly evolving throughout our lives by our environment, interaction with nature, and lifestyle.

Today, our skin biome faces many challenges. Our obsession with cleanliness & sterility have created a difficult environment for many beneficial organisms to survive. Furthermore, because our biomes are shaped by our natural environment, urban living has made it difficult for us to re-establish or maintain beneficial bacteria that we’d be regularly exposed to in nature.

These modern chemistry and lifestyle shifts have undermined this ecosystem, making it less diverse and leaving us more susceptible to many challenges including sensitivity, irritation and other skin problems.

To reverse this, we need to embrace the skin for the living ecosystem it is and help it reconnect with the balanced state that it once had. This is why it's our mission to create products that enhance and protect the skin biome. We believe restoring and maintaining beneficial bacteria is the answer to healthy skin and a great first step to a healthier lifestyle.

How it Works

AOB is short for Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria, and they're found everywhere there is life: lakes, rivers, soil, and (formerly) on our skin.

THEY USED TO BE PART OF US:   Historically, AOB would have populated our skin microbiome naturally, acting as peacekeepers for the microbial community, but widespread use of soaps, deodorants, and other personal care products wiped them out. 

By applying them back to your skin, you're restoring your skin to a native, healthy state.   HOW THEY WORK:   AOB convert irritating components of our sweat (ammonia & urea) and turn them into byproducts that bring benefits to the skin (Nitrite and Nitric Oxide). 

Nitrite helps keep bad bacteria in check and Nitric Oxide is an antioxidant that helps calm and soothe the skin. This action can help restore balance to the skin's ecosystem and in turn reduce dependence on conventional products like soaps, moisturizers, and deodorants.   THE SWEATIER, THE MERRIER:   Because AOB consume components of your sweat, this means they are happiest in places where there is a high density of sweat glands (the scalp, underarms, palms, groin and feet). 

If you think you don't sweat enough, think again. We're all sweating, all the time, even if you don't feel it.   ALL UPSIDE:   Be at ease, AOB are truly good bacteria with no downside and decades of science to prove it. There have never been any reports of illness or disease related to AOB and they are literally incapable of causing an infection. 

They're naturally regulated by the amount of sweat the body produces. If there is not enough food for all the AOBs in a given area, they will die (sadly). This regulation mechanism by your own sweat production is one of the many things that makes them incapable of causing an infection. 

So don't worry about getting a spritz in your eye or mouth, there's nothing to be concerned about there (other than a salty aftertaste - yum.)   THEY ARE INFLUENCERS:   The presence of AOB on your skin is important not only because of what it continuously produces while on your skin, but because of the broader impact it has on the ecosystem of your skin as a whole. 

In fact, AOB are so influential that they only need to be present in small amounts to have an effect on your skin's microbial ecosystem: helping keep the bad in check and allowing the good to flourish.   THEY HAVE A SENSITIVE SIDE:   AOB have elaborate membranes that make them very sensitive to chemicals found in modern soaps, detergents, and preservatives. A single use of a conventional soap will very likely wipe them right out. 

Wiping them out is not harmful on its own. Instead, not having a way to repopulate the good guys that we've lost is what causes the longer-term challenges. When the peacekeepers are wiped out, it becomes easier for the bad guys to have a stronger presence. This is why the best time to apply AOBs is after showering, using conventional products, or swimming in pools, etc.

 

 

 

 

Q. When do the products expire?

Unlike most other products in your bathroom, you'll notice all of our products have an expiration date. That's because these products are unpreserved. Preservatives can prevent bacterial growth, so they are not compatible with the Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria in the Mist. 

The Mist will keep its potency for 6 months in the fridge (opened or unopened) or 4 weeks at room temperature (opened or unopened).

By refrigerating, you extend the life of the bacteria, but if you are moving the bottle in and out of the fridge, it's hard to say how long they will retain activity—somewhere between 4-8 weeks and the expiration date marked on the bottle. Taking the Mist out of the fridge for 24 hours once in a while, and then putting it back, shouldn't make much difference to its shelf-life.

The Cleanser does not contain live bacteria, and is completely sterile until your first pump. Once you begin using your Cleanser, it will last for 8 weeks. 

The Shampoo and Moisturizer do not contain live bacteria, and are completely sterile until your first pump. Once you begin using your Shampoo or Moisturizer, they will last 6 months from the first pump.

Usage

Use like you would any other face cleanser or body wash. Pump into your hands, lather onto wet skin, and rinse.

Ingredients

Aqua (water), Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lauramidopropyl Betaine (plant-based cleanser), Coco-Glucoside (plant-based cleanser), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Glycerin (moisture-binding), Hydroxypropylcellulose (thickener), Hydrolyzed Quinoa (moisture-binding).

Shelf Life

This unpreserved product is best when used within 8 weeks after opening. Refrigeration not necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES: Deliveries are currently taking longer than quoted below due to extensive delays in the delivery service network due to reduced flights and an increase in demand.

Australian Shipping Costs

Standard Shipping

Flat Rate: $8.50

Spend over $100: Free standard shipping

Express Post

Shipping is calculated by weight | From $8.50

New Zealand Shipping Rates

Shipping rates are calculated in real time during your checkout process based on your orders weight.  You can choose from Standard or Express shipping.  All shipping rates are subsidised by EarthSource. 

Economy Shipping

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Standard shipping takes 6+ business days

Express Shipping

Express shipping takes 2-4 business days

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