Garden of Wisdom's Aloe Vera Gel is 99.5% Certified Organic. Aloe Vera Gel is considered one of the best hydrators and demulcents. The gel found in aloe vera's succulent leaves is a superior healing agent for treating burns, inflammation, and injuries. It is cooling, soothing, and moisturizing while stimulating the growth of new cells and tissue with steroids, enzymes, and amino acids. Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera Gel (99.5% Organic), carrageenan less than .5% of the following natural, food grade sources: citric acid (oxidation inhibitor), potassium sorbate (mold inhibitor). Keep refrigerated, and use a microbial agent in your finished products to keep them from spoiling. It is excellent for use in masks because it allows the mask to stay moist while still allowing it to dry.
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 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 (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
I love this product. I have been using the Aloe Vera with Inner Gel for a few years now and with the Coconut Cream mixed with it. These two ingredients are helping my skin maintain a healthy elasticity in my ageing process.
Thank you GoW for these amazing products.
Hi Linda ❤️ ❤️
Aloe vera gel, particularly from the inner fillet of the leaf, is renowned for its skin benefits, including moisturizing and promoting elasticity. Combining it with coconut cream can enhance these effects, as coconut contains nourishing fatty acids that support skin health. Many individuals have found that using aloe vera gel helps maintain skin elasticity during the aging process. For example, one user shared their positive experience with Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel, noting its effectiveness in moisturizing dry or itchy skin. From Amazon.com
Additionally, some people have explored making their own skincare products using fresh aloe vera. For instance, creating a facial soap with fresh aloe can provide gentle cleansing while maintaining skin moisture.
It's exciting and inspiring to hear that these natural products are contributing positively to your skincare routine. ❤️
