Garden of Wisdom's Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion is a luxuriously rich, deeply soothing treatment designed to restore comfort, calm, and hydration to irritated, itchy, or imbalanced skin. Unlike traditional creams, this unique formula contains no heavy waxes or pore-clogging emulsifiers, making it an ideal choice for sensitive, reactive, or congestion-prone skin. At the heart of the emulsion is glutathione, a powerhouse antioxidant known for its remarkable skin-repairing abilities. Though naturally potent in scent, its healing and cellular regeneration benefits are unmatched. Oat Beta Glucans, prized for their anti-inflammatory and moisture-retaining properties, work synergistically to nourish, repair, and protect the skin barrier. Velvety in texture and comforting on contact, this emulsion is a must-have addition to your skincare routine, especially when your skin is crying out for relief and replenishment.
NOTE: The high glutathione content in this emulsion makes the smell extremely pungent. There is nothing wrong with the emulsion. Glutathione is discussed in our Blog. It is one of the best antioxidants available and is extraordinarily healing. If you are looking for the Essential Oil version, you can find it HERE
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 and 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 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
Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion (No Essential Oils)
I use this at night with a few drops of an oil and it’s the perfect level of moisture for my skin, even during winter. Heavy creams cause issue for me and this is perfect.
Hi Harmony ♡
Thank you for talking about this. It is a great product (Decadent Oat Infusion) but
also you mention the perfect routine.
Just a bit of a serum and a few drops of oil works for so many people.
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ for taking your journey with us.
You have been around for quite some time and it greatly appreciated.
Your GoW Family (and we mean it!) (me) (Jen) (Hunter) 🙎♀️ (Nichole)♀️ (Maylee) (Kyle) (Hannah)
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Grace
Incredible
Waited until I used the whole bottle to review... My rosacea has improved so much using this emulsion!!! I'm in love with the fact that it's a moisturizer with no oils or butters, for I have very dry but easily clogged skin. The oat smell was not a problem for me and became comforting in a strange way LOL! Thank you for making such great products!! <3
Hi Grace °❀.ೃ࿔* This made us smile with gratitude. Thank you for taking the time to finish the bottle and then come back to share your experience. That really helps customers understand the product's long-term impact.
This emulsion was created specifically for skin like yours. Very dry, easily congested, and often reactive. We wanted something deeply comforting without relying on oils or butters that can feel too heavy or pore-clogging for some (not all)
skin types, especially rosacea-prone skin.
We love that you mentioned the oat (we think you meant the glutathione) aroma becoming comforting. Although overwhelming at first, this ingredient is incredibly healing and soothing.
Thank you for trusting us with your skin and for such a thoughtful, generous review.
We’re so glad this formula was what your skin desired. ͙֒
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Bellarose Jardin
My skin is healthy
If you want healthy skin get this it truly works wonders :)
Thank you, Bellarose. We appreciate this kind of personal input. It is formulated with such gentle ingredients. ☺️
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Liz
Hydrating!
I accidentally bought the Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion with essential oils first and my skin did not accept it(though it smelled amazing) so next I tried this one without essential oils and my skin has accepted it and is benefiting from it. I pair it with the Natural Majik Myrr Hydrosol Gel and together my skin feels so soft and hydrated. The scent of this emulsion without essential oils is not bad at all and I tend to be sensitive to scents.
Liz
We always love to hear when a customer has found a moisturizer that works well for their skin! It sounds like the combination of the emulsion and the Myrrh Hydrosol Gel is really nourishing for you. It’s always a bit of a journey (especially with so many fillers inproducts) finding the right products, especially when it comes to skin sensitivity. If you’re enjoying this combination, you might also want to explore other products that could complement your routine even further. We are here for you!
Your GOW Team
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Kim
Truly Amazing, Life-changing Product!
I have been struggling with recurrent blemishes and irritation on my cheeks and nasolabial folds for the past few years. I previously was on Accutane twice and continued afterwards to struggle with temperamental, irritated skin. I have been diagnosed with rosacea, dermatitis, allergies, sebaceous hyperplasia, milia, acne, and dry skin related to possible ectodermal dysplasia. I also completed allergy patch testing and reacted to coconut derivatives and various other products, and it has been immensely difficult as a result to find products that would work for my sensitive skin. Prior to finding Garden of Wisdom, I have tried countless products from name brand to expensive, high-end, medical grade products. Nothing else worked until now. The decadent oat emulsion without essential oils has nearly healed my irritation within two weeks of using it, combined with their amazing wound healing oil. I couldn’t be more impressed and thankful for this company and their incredible products! I do not think that this version without fragrance stinks at all. It has not caused any further irritation, only soothing and healing. Words cannot express how thankful I am and will always purchase this product. Pretty please don’t ever stop making it or change the formula. I have purchased a couple backups so I never run out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your powerful story with us! We are truly moved to hear how our decadent oat emulsion and wound healing oil have made such a transformative difference for your skin. It’s humbling to know that after such a long journey with sensitive and reactive skin, our products have brought you comfort, healing, and relief.
Your thoughtful feedback about your experience means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for your trust. Please rest assured that we’re committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of our formulations to continue supporting you and others with unique skincare needs.
Your kind words inspire us to keep doing what we love ~ creating products that make a difference. Thank you for being part of our Garden of Wisdom family. We’re here for you whenever you need us, and we look forward to supporting your skincare journey for years to come.
With gratitude and peace.
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.
Locks of Lovely Shampoo (Unscented): Pure, Nourishing, and Gentle Care for Your Hair
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
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◠)