Garden of Wisdom's Vita ReSurface Cream combats aging on a cellular level with All-Trans Retinol, a stable form of Vitamin A. Retinol is an active ingredient for sophisticated cosmetic skin care products. It is a highly effective active ingredient for caring for aging skin and protects against photo-aging.
Method of Application Use the Vita Resurface Cream every three nights for the first two weeks. On the nights when the Vita Resurface Cream is being used, cleanse the skin and continue by only applying the Vita Resurface Cream and no other product. Allow the cream to sit for two hours before proceeding with your nightly routine. Waiting two hours is the key to achieving the best possible results with the Vita Resurface Cream. On your third week of use, apply the Vita Resurface cream every second day. On your fifth week of use, apply the Vita Resurface cream every night until desired results are achieved.
List of Ingredients Rose Geranium Hydrosol is hydrating, great for mature skin, calming Rice Bran Oil is excellent for aging skin, lightweight, does not clog pores Sodium PCA natural moisturizer, water binding to the skin Polawax NF vegetable-derived premier stable emulsifier (NF stands for National Formulary) Glycerin humectant, vegetable derived, literally, draws moisture out of the air to the skin when applied topically All-Trans Retinol see above Galactobarian (Polysaccharide) humectant helps to stop transepidermal water loss, binds moisture to the skin Optiphen (Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol) preservative
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.
Try this little gem if you want your face to look like a baby's skin. I use the 1% and find it to be very effective for resurfacing my skin. Ladies, save yourself a lot of bucks from having chemical peels, and use this sweet little cream. If your skin is really sensitive, you might want to use the 5%, but the 1% works very well for me. My skin looks so smooth and dewy after I use this. Of course there is a little stinging and some redness afterwards, but that only means that it's working to remove the dead surface skin underneath will be beautiful new smooth skin. I love this and will order again soon. Thanks GOW for making such amazing products.
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Amanda
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I don't know what it is about this stuff, but even using the .5% once a week makes my skin look years younger. I have sensitive skin and have been using it over the course of several years and never needed to graduate to the stronger strength. This stuff is the real deal!!
