Introducing our latest innovation: a luxurious body oil infused with Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to Retinol. Bakuchiol is renowned for its gentle exfoliating properties. Our team has extensive experience with Bakuchiol, collaborating with Victoria Health several years ago to explore its remarkable benefits. This fast-absorbing, lightweight ingredient harmoniously blends with our new oil formulation, offering a nourishing experience that leaves your skin feeling rejuvenated and pampered. Even if you're typically hesitant about body oils, this product will transform your skincare routine, providing deep hydration and promoting a radiant complexion. Bakuchiol is a natural compound celebrated for its anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties and ability to improve skin tone. Bakuchiol is generally well tolerated and more photostable than retinol. It is not known to increase sun sensitivity the way traditional retinoids can, making it a popular option for sensitive skin. As always, daily sunscreen is recommended. Indulge in the exquisite formula we have put together just for you! Below are the primary advantages of each ingredient:
Sunflower Seed Oil: Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it moisturizes and protects the skin barrier.
Chardonnay Grapeseed Oil: Lightweight and high in antioxidants, it aids in skin repair and elasticity.
Apricot Kernel Oil: Nourishes and softens the skin, suitable for sensitive skin types.
Squalane Oil: Mimics the skin's natural oils, providing deep hydration without a greasy feel.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil: Contains essential fatty acids and vitamin E, promoting skin elasticity and brightness.
Sea Buckthorn (Seed and Berry) Oil: Packed with vitamins and omega fatty acids, they support skin regeneration and combat dryness.
Bakuchiol Oil: A natural alternative to retinol, it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and improves skin tone.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Is an oil-soluble, stable vitamin C known for its antioxidant properties, which help prevent lipid peroxidation. Topical applications can reduce the harmful effects of UV exposure. Research indicates that it stimulates collagen synthesis, clarifies, and brightens the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis (the production of pigment), which promotes a more even skin tone. Unlike ascorbic acid, it does not exfoliate or irritate the skin. Product Benefits Moisturizing Lightweight Omega Fatty Acids Clarifying and brightening Nourishing Skin regeneration Improves skin tone
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.
Shipping Transit Note: Some customers have asked whether products can be affected by time in transit, especially during warmer months. Our products are formulated and preserved to remain stable during normal shipping times and should not spoil simply from being in transit.
That said, if you are concerned about heat exposure, you are welcome to add an ice pack to your order for extra peace of mind. Click here to add an ice pack.
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 🌸🌸🌸
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Shanique McClain
Nice skin moisturizer, but sensitive to scent
I was excited to try the Bakuchiol oil after reading all the great benefits of it. Unfortunately, over time, I became sensitive to the scent- like it had become stronger over time, and I could not tolerate it. I will say that I am sensitive to smells, so it could be a me issue. That's the reason I knocked off 1 star.
Besides that, it made my skin feel really soft. I did not use it long enough to see benefits.
Now, I will say customer service was top notch with Jen and Markey. They answered any questions and concerns I had. I can really tell that they care deeply about their products and business.
Hi Shanique
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed how soft your skin felt, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our customer service.
We completely understand that scent can be a deciding factor. While we don't add any scent to this product, the unrefined oils naturally have their own aroma. We intentionally use these minimally processed oils because they retain more of their natural character, although we know that isn't the right fit for everyone.
For reference, the oils in this formula are:
• Sunflower Seed Oil
• Chardonnay Grapeseed Oil
• Apricot Kernel Oil
• Squalane
• Prickly Pear Seed Oil
• Sea Buckthorn Seed & Berry Oil
• Bakuchiol
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Thank you again for giving us a try. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you'll find another Garden of Wisdom product that's a perfect match for you.
UPDATE: We’re so glad you’ve enjoyed it! One quick note for anyone reading: this is our concentrated 2% body formula. For facial use, we recommend our Bakuchiol 0.75% Botanic Facial Oil Booster, which was created specifically for the face.
Your GoW Crew
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colleen gilmour
Well…first off
Well…first off, I need to confess I did not pay attention and I have been using this on my face. Just a drop but it’s been really great! In the winter my skin is so dry and needs an oil and this is what I had so…I used it. No complaints, it did the job and my skin is really clear and hydrated. I will have to get the face version and use this for my body but I do really like it!
Colleen 😊
I love your 'confession'. It's honest, raw, and appreciated.
We are happy to know this helped to clear, condition, and retain hydration in your skin.
We look forward tohearing what you think about the facial oil.
Thank you,
Markey
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Margie
I’m really seeing a difference!
Such a great body oil! I apply it all over after showering and I can actually see a difference in my skin after using it for a few months. I’m 61 years old and the wrinkles and creepiness had really started setting in. They are definitely improved after using this product. Also, I do an exfoliation scrub about once a week and I am noticing much less old skin coming off now. That means this oil is doing a great job of skin cell renewal with less need for doing a scrub to remove dead skin. Amazing!
Hi Margie!
This is so exciting to hear. You described this product perfectly as it takes time to see a difference and you
are using it faithfully to see the results.
You're the best
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Jennifer J.
Not oily!
I’m not a fan of oils and took a chance with this bc of the ingredients. Glad I did. It’s not oily. I use a pump for both arms and another pump for both legs. I use the residual on my hands for neck. When working outside soil and such doesn’t stick to my arms, one of the reasons I normally hate body oils. Too soon to see results other than soft skin.
Hi Jennifer (long time and greatly appreciated customer)
Thank you so much for taking a chance on our body oil, especially as someone who’s not usually a fan of oils! We're so glad to hear it didn’t feel greasy and that you’re already noticing softer skin.
It’s wonderful that it’s also helping to keep soil and debris from sticking to your skin (I wish I had this product back in my horse days) we completely understand how frustrating that can be, especially when working outside. It sounds like you’ve found a great routine with it, and using the extra on your neck is such a smart touch.
We hope you continue to see even more benefits with consistent use. Thanks again for your thoughtful review, it means a lot to us!
Your crazy GoW team
Love this new formula with the frankincense so much that I had to get the larger size! I've been using hyaluronic acid plus squalane oil as a moisturizer because I couldn't find a moisturizer that didn't irritate my face or make it drier. I like that this balm has a few simple amazing ingredients with no added fragrance or preservatives. It doesn't irritate my skin or flare up my rosacea. This is the only moisturizer that has actually provided hydration for my skin. I use a small dab at night so the product lasts for many months and leaves my skin with a healthy glow.
This is still my favourite cleanser after many many bottles! It never fails. So gentle it Doesn’t leave my skin dry yet still is cleansing and refreshing - my go to!
Soothing Cleansing Gel 100% Soap Free
Anonymous
Awesome
I really love this product, I am 44 and it has helped the area around my eyes and around my mouth. My skin appears firmer. Only problem is it is always sold out when I go to order more!
Neurophroline® Skin Stress Serum
Anonymous
Honestly so impressed with this gel
Honestly so impressed with this gel. Very hydrating and non irritating for sensitive skin.
Encapsulated Glacier Water Hydrating Gel
Christine Rabena
A product that really works!
In my 70yrs still having breakouts, trying EVERYTHING!!! Prescription and over the counter. This is the 1st product I’ve ever used, that really works!! Will definitely reorder and recommend!
Thanakha Blemish Clearing Tonic
Sarah Dawson
Such a lovely oil!
Such a lovely oil!
It glides on so smoothly, feels like a substantial oil without leaving me greasy, and I love that it has a mild color so I can put it on directly. I live in the Southwest so it’s so fun to use the oil from a plant that I see around me all the time! Thank you Garden of Wisdom for being the oasis in the desert and delivering such wonderful products!
Prickly Pear Seed Oil - The Secret to Timeless Radiance
Karissa Michitsch
the product that gave me my skin back!
if i could give this serum more than five stars, i would.
i developed rosacea out of nowhere after never really having skin issues before. suddenly my skin was red, bumpy, dry, dehydrated and unbelievably reactive. i tried so many products that were marketed as natural, sensitive-skin friendly or rosacea-safe, and NOTHING worked. every new product seemed to give me a brand-new version of a reaction.
then i had a consultation with jennifer. garden of wisdom offers consultations for new customers, and i cannot recommend doing one enough. jennifer was incredible. she helped me put together a very simple routine using this serum, their soap free cleanser, aloe as a toner and evening primrose oil. she also talked to me about supporting my skin internally, which i really appreciated. it felt like she was looking at the bigger picture instead of just trying to sell me another topical product.
more than that, she was kind, supportive and genuinely gave me hope during a time when i was feeling incredibly discouraged about my skin.
and boy did she deliver.
i used the cleanser and oat enriched facial serum and woke up the NEXT MORNING with skin that felt smooth, calm and unreactive. i genuinely could not believe it.
and it wasn't a fluke. over time, everything improved - the redness, the little bumps and texture, the dryness, the hydration, the flushing, the way my skin responded to heat, and even how quickly it recovered when something did make it reactive. my skin didn't just look better. it started to feel healthier, stronger and more resilient.
the serum itself feels like a pretty normal serum on the skin. i will warn you that it has an interesting smell, but you get over that very quickly once you realize how magical the stuff inside the bottle is. most importantly, it has never - literally NEVER - irritated my skin. no burning, stinging, redness, bumps or mystery reaction of the week.
i've now been using it for almost three months, and the difference in my skin is enormous. instead of constantly reacting to something new, my skin just kept getting healthier.
the craziest part is that at this point, i pretty much forget that i even have rosacea. when i think back to how reactive, uncomfortable and unpredictable my skin felt just a few months ago, i can't believe i'm saying that.
after months of feeling like my own face had suddenly become something i couldn't understand or control, garden of wisdom gave me my skin back.
i never want to be without this serum. ever.
Oat Enriched Facial Serum
Karissa Michitsch
simple, gentle, and somehow life-changing!
i developed rosacea seemingly out of nowhere after having basically no skin issues my entire life. suddenly i had redness, bumps and texture, dryness, a completely compromised skin barrier, and it felt like EVERYTHING i put on my face caused some new version of a reaction. i had already used natural/holistic skincare for years, and even products marketed as "sensitive" or "rosacea-safe" were not working for me.
then i found garden of wisdom.
this cleanser is definitely a different experience from a traditional face wash (read the directions!) but i got used to that almost immediately. and honestly, i would wash my face standing on my head at this point if that's what it took to keep my skin this happy.
my skin has never once reacted to it. it feels completely calm, clean and refreshed afterward, but NEVER stripped or tight, which was especially impressive considering what a disaster my skin barrier was when i started using it.
i began using this cleanser at the same time as the oat enriched facial serum, so i can't honestly tell you which product deserves more credit. what i can say is that my skin changed almost literally overnight. i woke up with smoother, calmer, more hydrated skin, and over the weeks that followed my redness, texture, hydration and overall skin health continued to improve. i kept waiting for the other shoe to drop because it genuinely felt too good to be true. it never did.
i've now been using this for almost three months, and the change is kind of unbelievable. at this point, i pretty much forget that i even have rosacea. considering how much my skin was affecting my day-to-day life when this first started, that feels enormous.
i truly believe that replacing everything that may have been irritating or inciting my skin with something this gentle played a huge role in allowing my skin to calm down and become so much more resilient.
if you wear makeup, i would pair it with garden of wisdom's micellar water, which i also love.
finding a cleanser that thoroughly cleans reactive, rosacea-prone skin without making it even remotely angry should not feel this miraculous, but after everything i tried before this, it absolutely does.
Soothing Cleansing Gel 100% Soap Free
Elizabeth Kankam
The best!
I got this product last week but finally used it last night. I woke up this morning so delighted that I had to rush to leave a review. This is from someone who barely leaves reviews. I’ve always been texture and hyperpigmentation prone as a person of color. I recently started using tretinoin but even the 0.025% makes my skin flaky and irritates my skin barrier all the time. So I started looking for a gentler retinol option but every product I found had ingredients that will either clog my pores or not work at all till I finally found GOW. I was immediately attracted to the simple ingredients list. I was a bit worried about my skin barrier so last night, I used a moisturizer as a buffer before applying the serum. I woke up to see a radiant skin with my pores looking visibly clearer. This product will forever be a staple in my routine! This and the clear,brighten and prevent serum! Please never discontinue this product.
Vita ReSurface™ Serum All-Trans Retinol
Anonymous
Little bottle
Little bottle. Big results.
This stuff is the bomb! It showed results the very next day. My blemish was much smaller on day 2 and gone on day 3. Used it am and pm. Just a very tiny dab.
Love this new formula with the frankincense so much that I had to get the larger size! I've been using hyaluronic acid plus squalane oil as a moisturizer because I couldn't find a moisturizer that didn't irritate my face or make it drier. I like that this balm has a few simple amazing ingredients with no added fragrance or preservatives. It doesn't irritate my skin or flare up my rosacea. This is the only moisturizer that has actually provided hydration for my skin. I use a small dab at night so the product lasts for many months and leaves my skin with a healthy glow.
Hi Teresa, your review truly makes us smile. I always read reviews out loud and I know the staff here is very proud of their work. Knowing this facial balm works so well for your skin is awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a loyal customer.
Wishing you continued glowing skin!
Your GoW Team ˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆🪷⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖ ִֶָ
This is still my favourite cleanser after many many bottles! It never fails. So gentle it Doesn’t leave my skin dry yet still is cleansing and refreshing - my go to!
Hi Cortney, we're thrilled to hear it's still your favorite! Thank you for your continued trust and support. I so wish there was a way to spread the word for this kind to the skin cleanser. :-)
Thank you so very much.
Markey ᵗʰᵃᶰᵏᵧₒᵤ! ✌︎㋡
I really love this product, I am 44 and it has helped the area around my eyes and around my mouth. My skin appears firmer. Only problem is it is always sold out when I go to order more!
Thank you ❀ we are so happy the serum is helping your skin. We apologize for the out-of-stock issue and recommend signing up for restock notifications to be the first to know when it's available again.
Again, ᵗʰᵃᶰᵏᵧₒᵤ! ✌︎㋡ for the kind review. I love this serum myself.
Have a happy week ahead,
Markey 🌸🌸🌸
Honestly so impressed with this gel. Very hydrating and non irritating for sensitive skin.
Hi there! We're so happy to hear you're impressed with the gel and that it works well for your sensitive skin. This is always nice to hear!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
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In my 70yrs still having breakouts, trying EVERYTHING!!! Prescription and over the counter. This is the 1st product I’ve ever used, that really works!! Will definitely reorder and recommend!
Christine
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this! Since I just turned 70 myself I know how frustrating our skin can behave. I am (we are) truly excited for your skin and your heart. ;-) Your outcome will hopefully help many others with their frustrating skin issues.
Wishing you all the best on your skin's journey to health.
Markey ✺◟(👁 ͜ʖ👁)◞✺