Garden of Wisdom's Calm and Hydrate Mist is a refreshing botanical infusion crafted to comfort and replenish sensitive or stressed skin. This customer favorite combines the gentle power of Chickweed, Comfrey, Cleavers, and Wild Cherry Bark Hydrosols, each known for their calming, soothing, and hydrating properties. Enriched with Allantoin to ease irritation and promote healthy skin renewal, and Oat Beta Glucans to deeply hydrate, reduce redness, and visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines, this multi-tasking mist delivers instant relief and lasting nourishment.
Use it as a toner, a calming skin prep before serums, or as a hydrating liquid in masks. Mist throughout the day whenever your skin needs a refreshing reset. Gentle, versatile, and highly effective, no wonder it’s one of our bestsellers.
Method of Application Apply throughout the day as needed and during the hydration stages of your routine before any hydrating gels. May also be used in place of a toner
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.
Spring Water hydrating Chickweed Hydrosol calming, soothing, hydrating Comfrey Hydrosol calming, soothing, hydrating Cleavers Hydrosol calming, soothing, hydrating Wild Cherry Bark Hydrosol calming, soothing, hydrating Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth 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) Preservative Blend 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 1. Leucidal SF(Lactobacillis Ferment) 2. AMTicide Coconut (Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract)
I am in love with this product. I use after cleansing on a cotton pad then spray my skin. I mix my serums in the palm of my hand along with my Calming oils and a sprits of this and am ready to go.You can’t go wrong with this product
Hi Cynthia! We 💚 hearing how you’ve made our Calm and Hydrate Mist part of your routine. That little spritz sounds like it belongs right alongside your favorite serums and calming oils! Thank you for sharing your ritual and your enthusiasm with us.
Markey 🌼🌼🌼
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Caroline M.
Feels great on the skin
Feels great on the skin. I use it after cleansing but before serums, and it feels much more useful than a mineral water spray. I also like that it can be used throughout the day for a little boost. I had it in my purse last time I took a flight and I think it helped my skin stay happy during the journey.
Hi Caroline,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊
It's wonderful to hear that the Calm and Hydrate Mist has become such a useful part of your routine. We especially enjoyed hearing how you use it both after cleansing and throughout the day for a refreshing boost. (I love it for this as well).
And we're thrilled it was a helpful travel companion on your flight! Dry cabin air can be challenging for skin, so it's wonderful to hear your skin stayed happy during the journey. 😃
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Markey and the GoW Crew
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Natalie Bajandas
Calm and hydrate mist
Love this product! So light—- use it morning and evening before my serums.
Hi Natalie
Thank you for the lovely review.
Please let us know if you need any further questions answered ar really anything
that we can help with.
Markey
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S.
Happy Misting for Some but, Alas, not All!
In presently having a po-ed skin barrier, I've tried using this three times now and it seemed to make my skin further po-ed (maybe it is the Optiphen used in the GoW hydrosols left to sit on my skin? Because I can't reckon what else it could be...It didn't occur to me there might be Optiphen/phenoxyethanol in this product till after purchase and use so that's on me. That said, GoW offers Optiphen-free hydrosols in bulk so perhaps they use only those to add to their products.).
Anyway, I appreciate the concept of this product and the ingredients. Comfrey has long been one of my favorite herbs for use on the skin as has chickweed so I make frequent use of them (even more so now that my skin is 'sick'). I'm glad others are benefiting from this mist where I cannot.
We're so sad this didn't end up working for you. We realize from you working with Jen that your skin is very sensitive, and we appreciate you trying it, and your honest review!
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Diane McKegney
My All Time Favorite!
Even though its gentle it offers a powerful punch to help calm and reduce redness all while bringing hydration to the skin. I spray this after cleansing and if more is needed I will even spritz some on a cotton round and apply to my skin that way. It is the first thing I do in the morning (I don't wash in the am) and it helps my makeup apply better. Bonus that there is not much of a scent for us sensitive gals!!
Hi, Diane :-)
Your comment made our hearts smile. I absolutely love this product!
As you mentioned, it's not only a wonderful hydrator but the smell is minimal and comes
from a natural source. No icky fragrances.
Have a beautiful weekend when it comes around.
Markey
I recommend this to EVERYONE who tells me they have KP or body acne. It’s magic, fr.
I used to get breakouts on my glutes and KP on my arms but if I use this 2-3x a week…. Clear as day! I’ll use it a bit more in the summer too.
It’s strong so be sure to wash your hands afterwards and avoid any compromised skin and BODY ONLY!
Thanks GoW for consistently having the best quality prices while still charging reasonable costs instead of inflated ones. Tysm!!!
Exfo 15% Lotion
Rita
larger size
I wish you had a choice of a bigger bottle size or a big refill container. It would also be advantageous for the environment
Peptide Comfort Hydration Mist
Shawna Edmiston
I love the color and texture of this serum
I love the color and texture of this serum. I have used 2 bottles and I'm excited about the improvement in my texture.
Indigo Glow 0.5% Copper Peptide Renewal Serum
Miles
The BEST lil balm I’ve ever used
The BEST lil balm I’ve ever used. And I’ve been round a time or two. Absolutely decadent.
Healing and Soothing Lip Balm (.15 ounce)
D R
Perfect for moisturizing dry
Perfect for moisturizing dry skin
Passion Fruit Seed Oil Organic
D R
Nice lightweight
Nice lightweight oil
Jojoba Gold Oil Organic Light Version
D R
Great oil for night time
Great oil for night time routine
Squalane Oil
Caroline M.
I love this stuff
I love this stuff. It's got so many great moisturizing ingredients. I even love the herbal color :) I do a pump of this plus a pump of the decadent oat enriched emulsion plus 4-5 drops of squalane oil as my moisturizer twice a day and my skin feels calm and hydrated.
Calming Moisture Serum
Cynthia Wells
I am in love with this product
I am in love with this product. I use after cleansing on a cotton pad then spray my skin. I mix my serums in the palm of my hand along with my Calming oils and a sprits of this and am ready to go.You can’t go wrong with this product
Calm and Hydrate Mist
Cynthia Wells
Gentle and cleans without drying out the skin
Gentle and cleans without drying out the skin.Safe for sensitive skin.
I recommend this to EVERYONE who tells me they have KP or body acne. It’s magic, fr.
I used to get breakouts on my glutes and KP on my arms but if I use this 2-3x a week…. Clear as day! I’ll use it a bit more in the summer too.
It’s strong so be sure to wash your hands afterwards and avoid any compromised skin and BODY ONLY!
Thanks GoW for consistently having the best quality prices while still charging reasonable costs instead of inflated ones. Tysm!!!
Lindze,
Oh gosh, thank you! It means so much that you’ve found something that works so well for your skin and that you’re sharing it with others. And your words about our quality and prices really touched us. We work hard to keep good skincare within reach, so hearing this makes my day. :-)
Warmest wishes for your skincare journey and continued success!,
Markey 🌻🌻🌻
I wish you had a choice of a bigger bottle size or a big refill container. It would also be advantageous for the environment
Rita,
Thank you 😊❣️ for mentioning this!
A larger bottle or refill size is certainly worth looking into, especially for something you use often.
We appreciate the nudge and your thoughtfulness about reducing packaging. :-)
Warmly,
Markey 🌻🌻🌻
I love the color and texture of this serum. I have used 2 bottles and I'm excited about the improvement in my texture.
Shawna, this makes me smile! Two bottles in, and it's wonderful to hear you're seeing improvement in your skin’s texture.
I love that blue color, too. :-)
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!
Warmly,
Markey 😊
The BEST lil balm I’ve ever used. And I’ve been round a time or two. Absolutely decadent.
Miles,
I LOL when I read this because I thought of Dolly Parton's 'Best Little Whorehouse in Texas', the movie. Aside from the laugh, thank you for the wonderful review.
I absolutely adore this balm as well.
Markey 🤠
this cleanser didn't work for me, but i give it 4 stars because it seems to be a well formulated product that most skin types would like. i have extremely sensitive skin, eczema and rosacea, and i find if i use it more than two or three times a week i get kind of pink and blotchy. the cleanser has a lovely slippery texture, spreads and rinses very easily. it is quite concentrated so it should last a good while. it has a nice grainy, oaty scent that some people may not like (the aroma doesn't linger). here is a handy tip-if you are annoyed by the label getting wet and sticky when you touch it, try covering it with a few coats of clear nail polish, it really helps!
Hi Donna, thank you for sharing your detailed experience. We're glad you appreciated the formulation and texture, and we appreciate your tip about protecting the label.
Sorry to hear it isn't ideal for your sensitive skin, but your feedback will be taken back to
our next meeting for discussion. 🧐 Nail Polish is a great idea! Our labels are 'water-resistant' but not waterproof.
Thanks for your support!
Your GoW Team ❤️