Garden of Wisdom's Creamy Cleanser is specially formulated to provide a gentle yet effective cleaning experience without drying out your skin. Rich in Vitamin A, this cleanser helps to enhance skin's natural renewal process and improve texture. We've enriched the formula with East Shea butter, renowned for its soothing properties and ability to replenish the skin with essential fatty acids (EFAs). These EFAs are crucial for restoring and maintaining the skin's protective barrier, making this cleanser ideal for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. This cleanser ensures your skin feels refreshed, hydrated, and cared for with every wash.
Please be aware that our unscented cleanser is designed to ferment naturally over time. While fermentation is beneficial, enhancing the cleanser's properties, it can also produce a distinctive "blue cheese" smell. This odor does not indicate that the product is spoiling; rather, it signifies that the cleanser is becoming richer and more potent. This unique characteristic is part of the product's natural maturation process, ensuring it delivers maximum benefits for your skin.
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.
Ingredients for REGULAR Creamy Cleanser (CL-23, CL-24, CL-25):
Spring Water hydrates Glyceryl Cocoate emulsifier Behenyl Alcohol ingredient binder, thickener, stabilizer Sunflower Seed Oil rich in vitamins A, D, and E, conditioning Avocado Oil (unrefined) high in vitamin E, lecithin, and phytosterols, conditioning and very healing, antibacterial, anti wrinkle Shea Butter soothes irritated skin, healing, conditions and nourishes Alkyl Benzoate emollient Cetyl Alcohol functions as an agent that helps homogenize components that naturally separate (emulsifier), as a soothing lubricant (emollient), as a thickener, as an opacifier,
and as a carrier for other ingredients in a formula.
Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth Cellulose Gum thickener Cosmocil CQ(polyaminopropyl biguanide) gentle preservative
Ingredients for Antibacterial Cleanser (CL-124, CL-125, CL-126):
*Neem Leaf Extract is antibacterial, anti-fungal, antibacterial, moisturizing, anti-itch properties, and addresses blemishes.
*Honeysuckle Extract is antibacterial, anti-septic, astringent, fights acne and blemishes, and tones the skin. Glyceryl Cocoate emulsifier Karanja Oil is antiseptic, healing, cleansing, insecticidal, and anti-parasitic. Behenyl Alcohol ingredient binder, thickener, stabilizer Perilla is excellent for acne, antiseptic, nourishing, reduces inflammation and itchiness Manuka Honey 16+ has been imported from New Zealand since 1994, and is truly tested and certified in NZ Labs. By purchasing your Manuka Honey (Regular and Active) from Manuka Honey USA, you know that you are in good hands with our firm, and that you can recommend us to your family and friends.
Shea Butter soothes irritated skin, healing, conditions and nourishes Alkyl Benzoate emollient Cetyl Alcohol functions as an agent that helps homogenize components that naturally separate (emulsifier), as a soothing lubricant (emollient), as a thickener, as an opacifier, and as a carrier for other ingredients in a formula.
Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth
Seabucktorn Seed Co2 Extract is light, non-staining and readily absorbed into the skin. Seabuckthorn Seed Co2 Extract can be used under make-up as it is non-greasy. Seabuckthorn is an antioxidant, fighter and neutralizer of free radicals and peroxides while also acting as a skin immune builder.
Cellulose Gum thickener *Tea Tree Oil *Thyme Essential Oil Leucidal SF(Lactobacillus Ferment) preservative
Ingredients for the Creamy Cleanser with Matcha Green Tea (CL-111, CL-112, CL-300):
Spring Water hydrates Glyceryl Cocoate emulsifier Behenyl Alcohol ingredient binder, thickener, stabilizer Sunflower Seed Oil rich in vitamins A, D, and E, conditioning Avocado Oil (unrefined) high in vitamin E, lecithin, and phytosterols, conditioning and very healing, antibacterial, anti wrinkle Shea Butter soothes irritated skin, healing, conditions and nourishes Alkyl Benzoate emollient Matcha Green Tea Cetyl Alcohol functions as an agent that helps homogenize components that naturally separate (emulsifier), as a soothing lubricant (emollient), as a thickener, as an opacifier,
and as a carrier for other ingredients in a formula.
Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth Cellulose Gum thickener Leucidal SF(Lactobacillus Ferment) preservative
Ingredients for LEMONY MINT Creamy Cleanser (CL-31, CL-32, CL-33):
Spring Water hydrates Glyceryl Cocoate emulsifier Behenyl Alcohol ingredient binder, thickener, stabilizer Sunflower Seed Oil rich in vitamins A, D, and E, conditioning Avocado Oil (unrefined) high in vitamin E, lecithin, and phytosterols, conditioning and very healing, antibacterial, anti wrinkle Shea Butter soothes irritated skin, healing, conditions and nourishes Alkyl Benzoate emollient Cetyl Alcohol functions as an agent that helps homogenize components that naturally separate (emulsifier), as a soothing lubricant (emollient), as a thickener, as an opacifier,
and as a carrier for other ingredients in a formula.
Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth Cellulose Gum thickener Leucidal SF(Lactobacillus Ferment) preservative *Lemon Essential Oil *Peppermint Essential Oil
I started with Garden of Wisdom about 13 years ago during a very bad skin period in my life. I was 43 and in menopause and my skin was a hot mess. Red and very reactive to everything. It was a slow process to get on a regime but this cleanser was a staple in my routine. While other cleansers claimed to be for sensitive rosacea skin they were harsh and filled with chemicals so I persevered with the Antibacterial Creamy Cleanser and slowly but surely I started to see results. A little goes a long way but I use it every day without fail because it literally calmed my skin down and I started to see results. If there’s one product to start with it’s a great cleanser like this
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for our Creamy Cleanser. We are so happy to hear that it has become your Holy Grail product and has played a role in improving your skin during a difficult time. We understand the struggles of sensitive and reactive skin, and we are glad that our cleanser has been able to calm and soothe your complexion. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand and we hope to continue providing you with effective and gentle skincare products. Thank you for choosing Garden of Wisdom.
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Andrea S
gentle
Works well on my rosacea-prone skin. Nice scent too.
Thank you :)
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Anonymous
Calming Creamy Cleanser w/Matcha Green Tea
Just wanted to post on two samples I have gotten in recent orders that seem to be really working for me! Calming Creamy Cleanser with Matcha Green Tea, and Skin Rejuvenation Serum!
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)
Anonymous
Progeline Peptide Repair Serum
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!
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