This powerhouse mist is great for acne. Prevent and Heal defines this mist. Tamarind Extract is hydrating, while Thyme Leaf and Neem Leaf extracts are excellent natural antibacterials.
Method of Application Apply as part of your hydration routine. Let dry and move to the next step in your 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 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.
This is my teen daughters everyday mist. She uses it for acne prevention and when she forgets it, she can see the difference. It seems to provide good antibacterial support and reduce whiteheads. Although doesn't seem to help much with blackheads. The gentle GOW exfoliants seem to help more with that.
So glad she loves this! Thank you for reviewing!
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samantha
my only blemish treatment!
i really love this stuff. not only is it great for preventative treatment, but also if i'm starting to break out, i'll put a dab of this gel on and it helps quickly. my skin ever seems to dry out, even when i use this daily after my toner, before any other oils or serums. i don't break out too often but i've also been using this stuff throughout my early to mid 30s and can't say enough good about it!
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)
Hi Ashley
Hopefully, this means you liked the oil? I love the richness and complexity of this oil’s composition.
This being said, thank you!
Markey and the GOW Team
Wonderful Product for Blemishes and Irritation from Wearing Glasses!
I was searching for something to help reduce irritation on the sides of my nose from wearing glasses everyday. Even though I clean my glasses each day, I was still getting redness and blemishes wear they sit. I began using just a dab of this product wear they sit, and within a week- the marks disappeared. Amazing! This cream has also helped quickly treat small acne and blemishes on my face with no dryness or irritation. I am so happy and will order this forever. Due to my sensitive skin, I use the version with no essential oils. My other favorite Garden of Wisdom products are the decadent oat emulsion with no essential oils and the wound healing oil to keep my acne and rosacea at bay. Thank you so much to Jen who has recommended products for me that have transformed my skin!
Kim
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Your words are an inspiration! We’re delighted to hear that the Neem Leaf Antibacterial Cream has brought relief from irritation caused by wearing glasses, and that it’s also helping with blemishes and sensitivity without causing dryness. That’s exactly what we hope for when creating our formulas.
We're especially glad you're loving the essential oil ~ free version ~ we know how critical gentle options are for sensitive skin. And we completely agree, the Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion (essential oil-free) and the Wound Healing Oil are little skin saviors!
Jen will be deeply touched by your kind words. It means the world to us to know our care and recommendations have made a positive difference in your skin journey.
With heartfelt thanks,
Markey and the Garden of Wisdom team
Aside from sunscreen and retinol, this is the best anti-aging product you can use as white tea is an extremely potent inhibitor of most collagenase and elastase types. I LOVE the consistency of this serum and how it dries on the skin - not sticky or shiny at all. It was impossible to find a good product with a good percentage of white tea at a reasonable price elsewhere....will definitely repurchase! Please keep making this product GOW!
Jordan,
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you're loving the White Peony Tea Hyaluronic Acid Serum, especially its silky texture and how it absorbs beautifully. White Peony Tea truly is a powerhouse for supporting collagen and elastin, and we’re proud to offer it at a fair price. We’ll definitely keep offering this product! This makes me wonder how consuming the tea might positively affect our bodies as well. Hmmmm
Your GOW Team 😀
I have had dark under-eye circles (i.e. dark purple color) ever since I was a young child. Even with addressing underlying issues with my iron levels, I still had dark circles. Now, being on my 2nd bottle of this serum (first purchase being of the smallest bottle), the dark circles have cleared completely about ⅔ of the way underneath my eye. Purchased the large bottle this time and am looking forward to getting rid of the remaining darkness where the eye meets the bridge of the nose!
Frankie,
Thank you! Your review makes us giddy with joy as we all know and understand the frustrations with dark under eye circles.
Its wonderful to hear you are having success. So many aren't able to see this kind of result but your willingness to hang in there and
give it the best possible outcome is amazing.
Hopefully, others with this same concern will read your review.
I purchased this product approximately 2 years ago for the first time and it is the only oil cleanser I will ever use. It has properly cleaned my face from any and all face products, and in experimenting to see if just using it as my only cleanser (no double cleansing) would help reduce my frequent acne breakouts, it has!
This is awesome! Double cleansing has always given us a level of concern so to hear your thoughts really help to solidify
our thoughts. Keep us updated with your progress!
Wish you the best, Frankie