Soothing Cleansing Gel is a gentle surfactant and 100% soap FREE cleanser. This is an all-around soothing cleanser for any skin type. We wanted to offer a cleanser free of surfactants, soaps, and solvents. Soapnut herb and yucca herbal hydrosol will gently cleanse your skin, while wild cherry bark hydrosol and marshmallow root infusions lend themselves to soothe your skin. *Due to this product using our fermented preservative Leucidal SF - it can continue to ferment, which lends itself to a fermentation scent. This won't always be present if a batch has just been made. If this is an issue, ask us to scent it, please!
Method of Application Dispense about a dime to nickel size amount of cleanser into the palm of your hand, drip warm/hot water into your palm then rub hands together to emulsify. Pat into skin, wipe off gently with a wet, warm cotton or bamboo clean washcloth. Do not massage into your skin. Only cleanse in the A.M. if necessary
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.
Infusion Of: spring water, soapnuts (gentle, natural sudsing herb), marshmallow root (offers a protective barrier for the skin and hydrating) Aloe Vera Gel soothing, healing, inhibits the growth of some bacteria, anti-inflammatory Wild Cherry Bark Hydrosol mildly astringent, hydrating, soothing Yucca Root Hydrosol full of saponins this root has been used by Native Americans as shampoo, to treat hair loss and dandruff while helping to relieve scalp sores Xanthan Gum natural thickener Leucidal SF(Lactobacillus Ferment) non-irritating, effective preservative system for extra protection against yeast and mold, effective at preventing the growth of fungus, specifically yeast and mold, thus providing additional protection for formulations using natural preservatives systems AMTicide® Coconut is created by fermenting Cocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit with lactobacillus to deliver a non-irritating, effective and multifunctional preservative
The only cleanser that really calmed my perioral dermatitis. So gentle and works so well. I think I’m on my third bottle and don’t see myself changing from this cleanser!
Cortney,
Wow ~ thank you! We’re so happy to hear this cleanser has been a game-changer for your perioral dermatitis. Calming and gentle is exactly what we were going for, so it means the world to know it’s making a difference. Third bottle in? That’s the ultimate compliment! 😊 We’re honored to be part of your routine.
Thank you, again, for your beautiful review.
Markey
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Natalie Bajandas
Cleansing Gel
This is a good product, and I'd recommend it for sensitive skin and people who don't wear any makeup.
Hi Natalie! Thank you for the kind review. We appreciate this.
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S.
A Nice and Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive/Sensitized Complexions
This is a pleasant, oh so delightfully natural product which I recently purchased to sometimes alternate with pure aloe vera gel (inner fillet) for cleansing my face. It leaves the skin soft and, indeed, clean. Rather than wipe this product off, I instead opt to rinse it off with tepid water before gently patting my skin dry with a clean muslin square. I don't wear makeup and prefer to wear a 50 SPF hat (sometimes plus organic raspberry seed oil) in lieu of sunscreen. Thus, removing these things is not an issue for me so some kind of gentle cleanser plus water is all I require.
We really appreciate you reviewing this product and that you are finding it to work well for you! Thank you :)
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C.M.
Favorite cleanser
So gentle and soothing. Love it.
Thank you for the review.
We agree 100%. It's difficult but getting easier for customers to find
a gentle cleanser without all the fillers in them.
Markey :-D
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Anna
Better than Vanicream
I used to use Vanicream cleanser for my sensitive skin but this works a lot better for my skin and doesn't cause any reactions. Important to remember that it wont remove makeup (as the bottle says). I use a warm washcloth first to wet and gently exfoliate my skin, then use a coin-sized amount and mix it up in my palms and then pat it all over my face. Then i use a warm washcloth to gently remove it from my face. Then, I splash cold water on my face to close my pores and rinse off any possibly remaining product.
We really appreciate you taking the time to review this product! :)
Skin is like smooth glass... non-invasive... simple and easy.... affordable... great stuff
What can I say? Garden of Wisdom's products are always lovely. This is one of the light, exfoliating products that gives an immediate glow with a finish like smooth glass, without any over-drying (or even any drying) effects).
Even my dentist and hygienist complimented my skin a few weeks ago.
I've been a GoW customer since my late 20s and I'm now 57. My skincare needs have, obviously, changed. However, as my skincare (and haircare) needs change, GoW always gives me what i need, based on what my skin needs.
I cannot do without Markey and Garden of Wisdom. No one will give you the personalized and individualized treatment services, clean products, clean raw ingredients, and custom formulations... Especially at a very affordable cost and fast shipping.
Perfect Pumpkin Exfo 15% Serum
Federika Ten Hoopen
Love the progeline peptide repair serum
I love this serum! I’ve tried many things over the years but this takes the cake!
I am falling in love with the texture of GOW products. This is lightweight and GENTLE formula for mild acne and redness, I am still in the works of finalizing my routine but this is HERE to STAY! Honestly it's impossible to even find a similar product with this good of formulation without the excess ingrinets that can be sneaky and cause problems.
Azelaic Acid 8% Serum
Erika Davies
Great Overnight Jumpstart To Hairgrowth
I enjoy using this as an overnight scalp jumpstart to hair growth. It smells lovely and even though a little more heavy than other follicle stimulators, as it is intended to be rinsed out after overnight, it contains high end ingredients of competitor brands plus even better ingredients not found on the market. My scalp feels rejuvinated each use :)
Follicle Stimulator Serum (Peptides for Your Hair)
Carlin
AMAZING !
Love this serum. Does a great job of fighting current and future acne. Love how clean the ingredients list is!
I found GOW searching for progeline peptides, as it is supposed to be one of the best peptides for wrinkles, and I am so glad that I did. I love this serum and every other product I have tried. Thank you!
Hi Anonymous
Thank y♡u for this very cool review!
We are very confidant in the results this serum provides.
We are excited to hear back with your future results.
Your GOW Team 😊
I am amazed at how fast this works to fade my sun spots better than any treatment I've gotten to try and remove them. The fact that it gets rid of breakouts is an added bonus!
Hi Anonymous 😉
Thank you for this great review! This Clear, Brighten and Prevent is truly a game changer.
Sharing your success means that other may try this and find a secret weapon for their skincare arsenal.
Markey
Love this shampoo! I have an oily scalp but dry hair, and somehow this formula balances both. My hair is much softer (less breakage), and it doesn't need washing as often. It's remarkable that this works without conditioner.
⋆˚࿔ KK ˚⋆
We’re blushing, or maybe that’s just our shampoo bubbling with pride! Thank you for the lovely shoutout to Locks of Lovely Shampoo.
Balancing an oily scalp and dry ends is no small feat, but this shampoo understood the assignment.
We’re thrilled to hear your hair is feeling softer, stronger, and sassier with less wash-day drama (and no conditioner sidekick!).
Who knew one bottle could do it all? We might start calling it the overachiever of the shower shelf.
Thanks again for sharing the love your hair clearly has great taste. ♀️
Markey
I am loving this serum! Jen recommended this to me as a way to move away from moisturizers and creams. It is helping so much with redness, acne, and PD. My skin feels happier.
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ Kelsie
This is one of our most popular serums and for a great reason and exactly as you stated.
Happy skin is what we are all about. Maybe we should change our motto to this!
Your GOW Team
