Garden of Wisdom's Blemish Prone Spot Treatment targets breakouts with a soothing yet powerful blend of nature’s best skin allies. Our Blemish Prone Spot Treatment is designed to gently support the skin’s healing process while addressing the root causes of mild to moderate blemishes, and it’s no stranger to more persistent breakouts, either. This formula offers a balanced approach that calms inflammation, helps restore clarity, and supports skin barrier health without overdrying or irritation. It can be used independently or rotated with our other blemish treatments for a more personalized, adaptable routine. Featuring Neem Leaf Extract and Manuka Honey for their potent antimicrobial properties, Niacinamide and N-Acetyl Glucosamine to brighten and even out skin tone, and Seabuckthorn Seed Oil to calm and replenish, this treatment is a multi-tasking powerhouse that works in harmony with blemish-prone, sensitive, or easily irritated skin.
Method of Application Apply as needed during the treatment phase of your routine.
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 to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil 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. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.
Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it 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 <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.
Love this serum. Does a great job of fighting current and future acne. Love how clean the ingredients list is!
Thank you, Carlin 😊
We appreciate your taking the time to give us a review, and such a nice one as well.
Your GOW Team
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Sue Angell
It's witchcraft!
I have struggled with acne for 35 years and have tried everything from benzoyl peroxide to salicylic acid to Accutane. I would get some relief here and there, but the acne always came back. And - as I got older - the drying and damage it did to my skin took its toll.
This serum was suggested to me as part of a blemish control regimen. I use the antibacterial micellar dew, the blemish tonic, and this serum. I honestly didn't think it would be strong enough to clear up acne - but it does!
The first night I used it, it cleared up a few under-the-skin bumps on my forehead and chin. Then, it started working to clear out the pores on my nose. It has even taken down larger bumps and/or allowed some to come to a head.
I have used some of the ingredients in the serum independently of each other when trying to DIY a fix, but whatever magic Markey and her team have when putting them together works wonders!
Better yet, the serum is gentle enough for maturing skin and hydrating enough for sensitive/reactive skin struggling to adjust to new hormonal levels!
Sue, as always ... your words absolutely lit up our hearts thank you for sharing your journey so openly.
To hear that you've been navigating acne for 35 years, through every twist and turn of products and promises, and have finally found something that truly works, without compromising your skin’s health, is exactly why we do what we do.
We’re so glad you gave this serum a chance, and even more so that it’s part of a regimen that supports your skin on every level. There's something so empowering about seeing real change after so much trial, especially when the solution is gentle, hydrating, and in harmony with your skin’s natural rhythm.
It may not be witchcraft (though we love that you called it that)! but, it is the result of deep care, thoughtful formulation, and the belief that your skin deserves to thrive at every age and stage.
Thank you for trusting us and for letting us walk beside you in this part of your skincare story.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Markey and Jen
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Ashley
Clears pimples gently
I have occasional pimples due to diet and hormone fluctuations. This serum helps clear the pimple quickly and in a natural way so that it looks like the cycle is just moving through faster.
Thank you Ashley! This is a customer fave too! :)
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Rachel
A staple in my routine
The blemish prone treatment serum is one of my staple GOW products. I use it daily on my full face and it keeps my skin under control and helps control oil. It's gentle but powerful. Love it!
We're so happy you're loving this! Thank you :)
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Tracy
Clears teenage girl acne!
Thank goodness for GOW! Customer service worked with me to recommend different products that would help with my teenage daughter's new monthly cyclical acne. We tried a few things but this is the product that keeps her skin clear. With the gentle cleansing gel and tumeric mask, my daughter's skin is so much better! Thank you so much, GOW!
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Margie,
This is so lovely to read… thank you
It means a lot, especially knowing you’ve tried so many of our cleansers. We’re really glad this one is standing out for
you… that balance of gentleness, softness, and still feeling clean is exactly what we hope for.
Our best, always your GoW team and Jen, of course ℒ ♡
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
Lyn ... Thank you!
This means so much… truly ❤️
Hearing that it’s making a visible difference, especially in deeper lines, is something we never take lightly. And the fact that you came back for the larger size, and then again during the sale… that kind of trust means everything to us.
Thank you for sharing this so thoughtfully.
Markey, Jen, and our amazing team ͙֒
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
Hi Margie!
This is such a good description
That “rich at first but absorbs quickly” feeling is exactly the sweet spot… I’m so glad your skin is loving it.
NOTE: My skin loves it too. My hands are about to turn 70 (nothing else, of course), and this is very comforting.
Thank you for being a lovely customer and friend.
Your GoW Team
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Honey Butter Cleanser
Lyn
VISIBLE EFFECTS IN AGING SKIN
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
Quiet Glow Hand Crème
Laura
It Just Happened skin hydrator
Very hydrating and just what my skin needed. Helped me tremendously.
It Just Happened! Amazing Skin Hydrator
Laura
Copper Peptides
Wonderful product! I Noticed a more lifted youthful glow.
Indigo Glow Copper .5% Peptide Renewal Serum
Anonymous
Great oil
Great oil, smells nice and worked well for my beard oil blend. I did some research and this was a non-typical carrier oil I wanted to try. Leaves a nice shine and absorbs well.
Daikon Radish Oil
Kelly Durden
My skin immediately looks and feels better after using this
My skin immediately looks and feels better after using this. Its a must have in my routine now.
Eternal Youth Elixir - Rejuvenation Formula
Beans
works for my sensitive, allergy-prone skin
Got a full size! I need limited ingredient products due to my skin's Mystery Sensitivities. This serum doesn't aggravate my skin,yippee!
Azelaic Acid 8% Serum
Linda J
I just started using this product
I just started using this product, thus it is too soon to write a review since I have only used this product 3 times.
