Garden of Wisdom's Blemish Prone Moisturizer (Oil and Wax Free) is formulated to be moisturizing for acne prone skin without the waxes or oils that are in many other products. So many goodies in here. Thyme and Neem Hydrosols, Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid, Manuka Tea Tree Oil and Holy Basil Essential oils (just enough, not too much!) Specialized Liposomes emulsify this without the waxy emulsifiers that often clog skin and cause acne.
NOTE: azelaic acid being phased out for azeloyl glycine.
Method of Application Apply a pea sized to a dime sized amount, depending on what your skin needs, after the water soluble phase of your routine. Spritzing your face with spring water or a hydrosol will allow this moisturizer to glide gently across your skin. This should be the final step in your skincare routine.
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.
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)
Neem Hydrosol antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing, anti-itch properties
Thyme Hydrosol natural antibiotic, antiseptic
Panthenol D potent moisturizer, skin softener, anti-inflammatory, healing
N-Acetyl Glucosamine glucose based monosaccharide, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, naturally increases natural production of hyaluronic acid, promising evidence showing this helps to fight hyperpigmentation
Preservative Blend 1. Leucidal SF (Lactobacillis Ferment) 2. AMTicide Coconut Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Essential Oil Blend Of: Manuka Tea Tree Holy Basil
Lightwieght, versatile moisturizer, for those with oily skin
I'm not one to use moisturizer, as my skin tends to be on the oilier side. The trouble often seems to stem from periodically using unfamiliar cleansers, which can leave my skin feeling a bit stripped. I've been using this moisturizer sparingly, for the past six months, and it has been an excellent travel companion - particularly when I don't have a full complement of products, and often find myself making due with whatever I can find. It's very light, and has the added benefit of tightening my skin a bit. Perhaps it's the mixture of essential and carrier oils, but the sensation is almost like cinnamon, which I find very unique, and invigorating.
We're so glad you are loving this moisturizer! Thank you for your review!
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Paula
Love this, wish it came in a bigger size
I'm in my mid-30s and have rosacea and acne-prone skin. A tricky combo, but this moisturizer has done wonders for me. Absorbs quickly, doesn't feel heavy, soothes irritation, doesn't make me break out. Love it! Only complaint is that it doesn't come in a bigger size—ordering from GoW every ounce is dangerous for my pocketbook, haha.
Thank you for this review :)
We CAN do larger sizes, just email us for a quote!
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Elynor White
Dryer skin?
I am an older women who is dealing with change of life hormone breakouts. The good news is this moisturizer didn't make my face any worse. The bad news is that is didn't moisturize either. I do not typically have dry skin. Actually, I've never had anything but oily skin up until now so I'm new to needing moisturizers. Right after applying, my skin felt tighter and a bit sticky. The stickiness disappears quickly but I'm not noticing any difference in the dryness of my skin. This product may work great for some of you, but unfortunately not for me.
Thank you for this review Elynor! We would love it if you would email us so we can take a look at your routine, to see if something could be tweaked. This may not be the right choice of moisturizer for you. You could try spritzing your skin with a hydrator first (like a hydrosol - perhaps Helichrysum) then applying this. Please do drop us an email though :)
