Garden of Wisdom's Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion is a decadent, delightful, healing product that is the perfect soothing product to add to your skincare arsenal. It contains no waxes or emulsifiers that cause the pores to become blocked. Having glutathione makes this gel smell relatively intense, but glutathione is incredibly healing, and we mask the scent gently with an essential oil blend. Oat Beta Glucans are one of the finest ingredients for moisturizing, healing, and helping skin that feels itchy and out of sorts.
Previously called Decadent Oat Enriched Gel/Decadent Oat Enriched Cream
NOTE: This emulsion's high percentage of glutathione makes the smell extremely pungent. There is nothing wrong with the emulsion. The Glutathione will get stronger with time. We do use an essential oil blend with this version of the emulsion. Glutathione is discussed in our Blog and is one of the best antioxidants available and is extraordinarily healing. The color can also change to a beige color due to fermentation of ingredients.
Method of Application Apply about a dime size of this emulsion to clean and prepped skin. Prepped? Cleanse, tone and you're ready to apply. Add moisture to your skin with spring water, a tonic (alcohol free) or a hydrosol. Dot this emulsion around your face and décolleté both morning and night (if needed). If you cleanse in the evening your skin should only need a soft warm and moist washcloth or microfiber cloth to gently wipe your skin in the morning. Now you are prepped for application.
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.
Spring Water hydrating, natural solvent Oat Beta Glucans healing, anti-aging, anti-irritant, anti-itch, since it can work through the Cellular Lipid Matrix (the matrix of the lipids) lends itself to diminishing the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, excellent moisturizer with film forming moisturizing properties stimulates collagen synthesis (meaning to create a matrix by combining actual dermis properties synergistically) Phospholipid (liposome/soy based) penetration enhancer, which allows the beneficial nutrients into the skin barrier, hydrating Cromoist (hydrolyzed oats) softens the skin creates a film forming a barrier for the skin to retain moisture Glutathione it is the major antioxidant produced by the body. Antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E cannot be made by your body and in fact, could not work properly if glutathione were not present. Our immune systems depend on a steady supply of glutathione. Without it, our immune defenses become weakened. It is important in detoxifying many substances including heavy metals, breakdown products of cigarettes and automobile exhaust, many cancer-causing agents, and a multitude of pollutants and toxins we encounter on a daily basis. The major source of energy produced in our cells is derived from tiny structures called mitochondria. These mitochondria would literally burn up without the presence of glutathione. Panthenol D healing, moisturizing, antioxidant Co2 Oat Extract healing, soothing Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal the skin by promoting new tissue growth Xanthan Gum natural thickener Hyaluronic Acid hydrates, holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water Leucidal SF (Lactobacillus Ferment) an effective non-formaldehyde, non-paraben preservative Essential Oil Blend to help mask the glutathione depth of aroma
Literally the only one I've ever used and I've searched for 30 yrs. Just the best!
Hi Teal,
WOW, after 30 years of searching, this review honestly means so much to us.
Finding a moisturizer that feels supportive without constantly triggering breakouts can be incredibly frustrating, so hearing that the 'Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion' has finally become “the one” for your skin makes all of us incredibly happy 😊
Thank you for trusting us with your skin and for taking the time to share this with our community.
Your Team at GoW
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Lauren
4 years later—an update!
I've been using this emulsion for 4 years and legit have fears about what I might do if GoW ever discontinues it. It's so soothing to my red, reactive face, and I suspect the glutathione & the oat beta glucans are actually improving the quality of my skin. I layer it on after Finacea and before oils, and recently I've started using it on my chest as well. (It's done a great job of taking down some inflammation I've been battling.) I've said it once & I'll say it again, GoW—please don't ever stopping making this incredible product!
Oh Lauren, this review really put a smile on our faces!! We're so glad we can make something that could have such an impact! We do not plan on ever stopping on making this :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review update this many years later! We appreciate you ♥
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Corrina Lyon-Hall
love this so much but don't get on lips
this is an incredibly healing, soothing, and moisturizing emulsion! I did learn to be careful to avoid getting it too close to my mouth, though--I didn't notice any negative smell, it's a lovely light coconut scent, but when I tasted it on my lips by accident I understood about the glutathione. but when I avoid that, it's an amazing addition to my routine! so many creams break me out but I like to do some semi-heavy exfoliation so having something that soothes and helps keep my barrier going without clogging pores is amazing. thank you GOW!
Oh NO .. that is awful to get a taste of the glutathione! It is such an
amazing ingredient but it really stinks. I was having an IV the other day and
it contained glutathione so I asked if I was going to have stinky pores now lol
She said how do you know it smells? I said we use it in skin care applications!
We had a good laugh. I didn't stink more than usual.
Thank you for the review,
Markey
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Teal
Only Moisurizer that doesnt break me out!
I'm 40 and every single moisturizer I've used has broken me out until this one. It instantly calmed my skin and even made my skin tone better, clearer just by giving it the right moisture it needed. I spent so much time reading about products, checking every ingredient, googling and redditing for hours at a time only to be disappointed and out more$. .I highly recommend getting a consult for the best products for your skin profile. But this is just an all around fabulous product that I would think anyone can use, if I can. Thank you so much GOW! You are a company that truly cares.
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Andrea S
My skin loves this cream
Updated review:
Been using Decadent Oat Enriched Cream since June. My dermatologist, said that my rosacea has improved to the point that she barely detected any redness. I use it as part of my morning and evening routine. And if my skin feels dry during the day, I spray on a hydrating mist and add a dab of Decadent Oat Enriched Cream. Instant moisture that doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.
I have suffered from all forms of rosacea and have improved dramatically since using this and
I have suffered from all forms of rosacea and have improved dramatically since using this and other clean and simple GOW products. I feel that the manuka honey serum is an essential base to the layering of serums I do.
Thank you so much, Catherine! 🌸Hearing that your skin has improved so dramatically is fantastic to hear!
We love that the Manuka Honey HA Serum has become the essential first layer in your routine, especially alongside your other GoW favorites!
Wishing you the best on this road to skincare health and happiness.
Markey and Your GoW Crew °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:・°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
It's really hard to find a fungal acne-safe body lotion! This lotion is light, and it's not instantly transformative, but over the past month or so I think it has helped the dry patches on my elbows and knees. I wish it was a tad richer, but I don't know if that's possible while also keeping it FA-safe. So I'll probably keep it in my routine!
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review, Caroline! -`♡´- We’re glad you’re beginning to see improvement in those stubborn dry areas. We also truly appreciate your feedback about wanting a little more richness while keeping the formula fungal acne-friendly. That balance can be tricky, but your input is incredibly helpful to us!
Markey 🏵️🏵️🏵️
Absolute best thing for my white dry flyaway hair. 1/2 tsp MCT Oil heated with 1/4 tsp Cetyl Alcohol in a baby food jar in water in a leg wax warmer. When melted I add 1 tsp Distilled Water. I let cool in the warmer & apply to hair.
Hi Laura ♡♡♡
This is so interesting and clever! We love hearing how our customers put their ingredients to work! Knowing the Cetyl Alcohol has been the answer for smoothing and softening your dry, flyaway hair is inspiring. Keep up with the great ideas. Since your mixture contains water, we recommend making only a tiny amount at a time and using it fresh.
*Your GoW Crew ᵗᑋᵃᐢᵏ ᵞᵒᵘ ♡
This is my all time favorite body oil. Feels very luxurious.
Thank you so much! Our Bakuchiol Body Bliss Body Oil ... “Luxurious” is exactly how we want your skin to feel. We’re thrilled it has become such a favorite!
Markey 🌸🌸🌸
this seems like a very good product, but may be wrong for my skin type. i have rosacea and eczema, and mostly oily skin. i was hoping to find a product that would improve my heavily congested nose and chin without making all the red patches on my cheeks and eye area worse. i tried the product as both a toner and a facial spray, but found it slowly dried out my cheeks and made them redder. so now am am just applying only to my nose and cheeks, and it seems to be helping now, in conjunction with the oat serum. the product has the consistency of a typical toner, and it is scentless. it does not sting or burn when sprayed on, even in the eye area. it feels neither drying nor hydrating, and does not leave you looking greasy.
Hi Donna ♡
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Wild Black Cherry Bark Hydrosol. I'm glad to hear it's helping when used selectively.
We appreciate your detailed feedback and hope it continues to support your skin needs.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
Thought: you could add about 2-3% glycerin to amp up the hydration.
Markey and the GoW Crew (✿◠ᴗ◠)
I have suffered from all forms of rosacea and have improved dramatically since using this and
I have suffered from all forms of rosacea and have improved dramatically since using this and other clean and simple GOW products. I feel that the manuka honey serum is an essential base to the layering of serums I do.
Manuka Honey Hyaluronic Acid Serum
KIM KELLY
Thanakha Blemish Clearing Tonic
Garden of Wisdom Thanakha Blemish Clearing Tonic really works!! I don’t know what the magic is in the formula, but it gets overnight results and clears up blemishes faster than anything I’ve ever used. Terrific product!!
Garden Of Wisdom Skincare
Laura
Absolute best thing for my white dry flyaway hair
Absolute best thing for my white dry flyaway hair. 1/2 tsp MCT Oil heated with 1/4 tsp Cetyl Alcohol in a baby food jar in water in a leg wax warmer. When melted I add 1 tsp Distilled Water. I let cool in the warmer & apply to hair.
Cetyl Alcohol NF
Anonymous
This is my all time favorite body oil
This is my all time favorite body oil. Feels very luxurious.
Bakuchiol Body Bliss Oil (Body Only)
Anonymous
Perfect for hot summer days when you have to wash your hair almost every day
Perfect for hot summer days when you have to wash your hair almost every day. Gentle and clean. Makes hair feel so soft.
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Caroline Moyer
Good for emerging blemishes
I like this stuff! My blemishes are usually just tiny irritated white heads or bumps with nothing in them. If I put this on at night, things are much calmer in the morning. It even seems to have a minimizing effect on the few deep painful cystic guys I get, so they end up fading away rather than coming to the surface full of rage. And so far I haven't had any irritation (and I have very sensitive skin). I put this on after my last oil stage, after things have dried down a bit. I feel like that works best since I use it as a spot treatment, and putting it on under other stuff seems like it would just spread it around.
Sulfur Clearing Serum
Marian Jamieson
This is the best one!
This is the best one! My skin is sensitive to unusual things and the leucidal hyaluronic acid serums don't give me any issue. I prefer the honey to the regular because it helps my acne. I had to order the regular/pure HA serum last time and I definitely noticed breakouts lasting longer. Honey comb is the way to go!
Honey Comb Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Leucidal)
Amber A
Gentle non irritating niacinimide serum
Gentle, non irritating niacinimide serum. Another wonderful light and layerable product from GoW. I like how this serum plays well with my other products and it’s not sticky. This has been very helpful for my stepson’s oily teenage skin as well. Thank you!
B3/B5 Duality Facial Serum – Hydrating Vitamin B3 and B5 Serum for Balanced, Healthy Skin
Anonymous
The perfect cleanser with no harsh ingredients
The perfect cleanser with no harsh ingredients. I have been using this cleanser for years and it is the best!
Creamy Cleanser
TONI B.
Awesome progeline peptide repair serum
I have this product daily for over a year and my skin has never looked to smooth. It has helped my fine lines so much that they are barely visible