Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and lactic acids) help clear away dead skin cells that have built up on the skin's surface. Glycolic acid can also penetrate through the layers of the skin to enable them to be exfoliated. Aloe is an anti-inflammatory and helps to hydrate and moisturize skin. These pads are designed for more experienced skin.
Method of Application
If you are new to acids, use them every three days. In total, exfoliate at most 3 to 4 times per week.
Use on clean skin (these pads will also tone the skin). Swipe gently across the face using short strokes, then wait 20 minutes before using other products. The acid will self-neutralize, and then you can continue with your routine.
The exception to the 20-minute wait rule is if the acids are very uncomfortable. If so, rinse immediately and build up a tolerance to the acids over about a month's time, increasing the length of time every few days. Acids, however, are not meant to be comfortable as they are a remodeling tool.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Spring Water hydrating Peppermint Hydrosol cooling, refreshing, revitalizing, morning zinger! Aloe Juice hydrating Witch Hazel Hydrosol Glycolic Acid alpha hydroxy acid exfoliator Lactic Acid gentle Alpha-Hydroxy-Acid exfoliant Cactus Extract hydrating, nutritive Calendula Extract wound healing, rejuvenates skin Sodium PCA natural moisturizer, binds moisture to the skin Hyaluronic Acid added for its ability to draw moisture from the air which offers a gentle skin barrier for the acids
What an incredible price point for the quality and effectiveness! As a breakout prone girlie, I have to use something like this to keep my skin happy and these do not disappoint. A little tingly but not overwhelming yet still gentle. Know I can always trust GoW with the ingredient list - nothing weird added!
So glad you are loving this!
Thank you!!
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Nichole
Radiant, glowing, baby face.
I'm so in love with this product and have ordered it multiple times for myself or to give to loved ones. I've shared the link countless times to clients and friends. Every time I use it I wake up feeling like an actual Goddess. I am not exaggerating! My skin is GLOWING and my pores are significantly smaller. Other fruit exfoliants I've used are barely tolerable while using (so itchy and sting) and offer far fewer results. If you're on the fence, hop over and buy this product.
Thank you Garden of Wisdom team for making such high quality, natural products that WORK!
I'm so grateful to have found this company!
Thank you for your review :)
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Alena Tsiarletskaya
great pads
very convenient to use. exfoliates the skin nice and gentle
