Before using a honey mask, it is important to apply a small amount of product on skin to test for sensitivity or allergies as honey is a naturally derived substance from plant nectar and may contain trace amounts of pollen.
Method of Application First, give yourself 10 minutes to enjoy this beautiful, healing and relaxing mask. Apply a thin to medium layer of this mask to your face and neck. Let dry or remove when still moist. Remove product with a soft washcloth and tepid water.
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.
Aloe Vera Gel (Organic) soothing, healing, inhibits some strains of bacteria
Freshly Ground Pink/Red Rose Petals(Organic) suitable for all skin types, especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins, soothing, healing, anti-septic, anti-viral, astringent, bactericidal
Rose Clay(True Rose Clay) Rose clay is rich in trace elements and excellent for sensitive skin, detoxification properties are excellent, rose clay is very gentle and does not draw oils from the skin
Kelp Granules
Zemea (propaniedol)
Hawaiian White Honey(Organic) moisturizing, hydrating, our supplier uses a cold, centrifugal, extraction process to get Rare Hawaiian Organic White Honey from the comb into the jar. This cold extraction process allows the naturally occurring enzymes to remain intact and active in the honey anti-septic, anti-viral, astringent, bactericidal
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a well researched and tested active, known for its ability to hold over 1,000 times its weight in water. This characteristic makes it one of the best hydrators a person can add to their skin care arsenal. Hyaluronic acid also protects skin with a light film barrier, while allowing it to breathe. It causes skin to appear more plump, fills in fine lines, and dries quickly without leaving a sticky residue on the skin.
Leucidal SF is a probiotic based preservative created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium. Lactobacillus is one of the species of microorganisms used to produce fermented products such as sauerkraut and kimchi, a Korean dietary staple from cabbage. Like many members of the lactic acid bacteria family. Lactobacillus is capable of restricting the growth of other microorganisms by acidifying its environment. However, in addition to acidifying its environment, Lactobacillus also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, also known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.
I’m on the fence about my rating for this product. I have dry/combination skin, so finding a clay mask that doesn’t dry my face out is tricky. This mask left me with a glow, and my skin felt soft and healthy. However, the batch I got includes kelp granules (not listed on the website as an ingredient), which are noticeably large and make it difficult to spread the mask without feeling like you are dragging them over your face. The kelp gives the mask a kind of fishy smell that I found off putting. The mask is also very thick and difficult to spread in an even layer. I’ll use the rest of my bottle since the results are good, but I don’t know that I’d reorder it until the kelp is removed.
The Kelp is meant to be in the ingredient list. We will have our web developer update this :)
The Kelp is actually what is helping with the glow, and we are happy to hear that this worked for you. We will work on sourcing a finer size of Kelp :)
Thank you for your feedback as this is how we can improve our formulas and make our customers happy. We will also think the mask out a bit as well.
I've been using GOW Banana Healing Serum for 8 years and Love It! it makes my skin heal fast and I never want to be without. Thank You!
Banana Healing Serum
Laura Bush
Micellar
This is awesome. I use it to remove my mascara and it works perfectly without pulling and pressing to get it off.
Micellar Cleansing Dew Antibacterial Blend
Margie Levy
Feels so great!
I LOVE spritzing my face with this! So refreshing and hydrating.
Peptide Comfort Hydration Mist
Cristin Shay
Great product
I have rosacea and several chronic illnesses that cause facial flushing. I have tried lasers, red lights, and every cream and serum imaginable. This, in conjunction with red light therapy, is the first thing that has made a visible improvement in my broken capillaries.
Capillary Buster Serum
Beans
My sensitive skin with seborrheic dermatitis/eczema issues tolerates this
My sensitive skin with seborrheic dermatitis/eczema issues tolerates this, yippee! You can smell the seaweed when you apply it but I think it dissipates.
Moisturizing Gel with Pearl Protein
Holly Goldberg
Love the texture and great for sensitive
Love the texture and great for sensitive skin!
Youthful Glow Pumpkin Lovin' Facial Serum
Margie Levy
New favorite!
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Honey Butter Cleanser
Lyn
VISIBLE EFFECTS IN AGING SKIN
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
I've been using GOW Banana Healing Serum for 8 years and Love It! it makes my skin heal fast and I never want to be without. Thank You!
Hi there
Reading this truly touched us. Eight years with us is not something we ever take for granted, and we’re so grateful you’ve trusted our
Banana Healing Serum to be part of your skin journey for so long.
Knowing it’s been there for you, helping your skin feel supported and cared for, means more to us than we can say.
Thank you for being part of our Garden of Wisdom family all these years. We’re so glad it’s a product you never want to be without
With gratitude,
Your GoW Crew
I LOVE spritzing my face with this! So refreshing and hydrating.
Hi Margie!
Thank you for the lovely review. We always appreciate it when a customer makes the time to help us out as
well as those potential shoppers.
Markey
I have rosacea and several chronic illnesses that cause facial flushing. I have tried lasers, red lights, and every cream and serum imaginable. This, in conjunction with red light therapy, is the first thing that has made a visible improvement in my broken capillaries.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Cristin.
We know how frustrating and discouraging persistent redness and visible capillaries can feel, especially when you’ve already tried so many different approaches. Hearing that you’re finally seeing improvement means more to us than we can say.
We’re especially glad you mentioned using it alongside red light therapy. It’s always helpful for others to see how products fit into a broader routine.
We’re truly grateful you gave our Capillary Buster Serum a place in your skincare journey and took the time to share your experience with us.
Your GoW Crew
My sensitive skin with seborrheic dermatitis/eczema issues tolerates this
My sensitive skin with seborrheic dermatitis/eczema issues tolerates this, yippee! You can smell the seaweed when you apply it but I think it dissipates.
Hi Beans!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us
We know how challenging it can be to find something your skin feels comfortable with, especially when dealing with sensitivity such as seborrheic dermatitis or eczema. Hearing that your skin is tolerating the Moisturizing Gel with Pearl Protein makes us smile.
And yes… that natural seaweed note can peek through at first, but we’re glad it settles quickly for you 😊
We’re so grateful you gave it a try and took the time to share your experience.
Your GoW Crew