Garden of Wisdom's Banana Healing Serum is expertly formulated to support compromised skin, offering targeted relief for conditions such as eczema, rosacea, and general sensitivity. Powered by soothing botanicals and skin-repairing actives, this deeply hydrating serum calms inflammation, encourages healthy cellular renewal, and helps restore the skin’s natural barrier. Originally created as a therapeutic solution for eczema, its gentle, restorative formula has since proven effective for a wide range of skin irritations. Safe for children and suitable for all skin types, the Banana Healing Serum is a versatile, nurturing addition to any skincare routine. Experience the transformative benefits of this exceptional healing treatment.
Key Ingredients
*Glutathione Function: As the major antioxidant produced by the body, glutathione is essential for cellular health and immune function. It encourages healthy cell development and plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from oxidative stress. Benefits: • Detoxifies harmful substances, including heavy metals and pollutants. • Supports the immune system, enhancing overall skin health. • Essential for mitochondrial function, providing energy to skin cells.
*Orchid Root Extract Function: Known for its protective properties, orchid root extract helps to repair and regenerate damaged skin. Benefits: • Protects the skin from environmental stressors. • Aids in skin recovery, improving texture and appearance • Provides hydration and nourishment, enhancing the skin’s natural glow.
*L-Carnosine Function: A potent dipeptide that helps extend the lifespan of cells and protects against oxidative stress damage. Benefits: • Revitalizes aging skin by rejuvenating cellular functions. • Maintains cellular homeostasis, ensuring balanced cellular environments. • Protects skin cells from damage caused by external factors like pollution and UV rays.
This serum is complementary to our other healing serums:
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.
Spring Water hydrating Banana Distillate hydrating, wonderful, natural scent Glutathione healing, encourages healthy cell development it is the major anti-oxidant produced by the body. Antioxidants such as vitamins C or E cannot be made by your body and in fact could not work properly if glutathione were not present. ^Our immune systems depend on a steady supply of glutathione. Without it, our immune defenses become weakened. It is important in detoxifying many substances including heavy metals, breakdown products of cigarettes and automobile exhaust, many cancer-causing agents, and a multitude of pollutants and toxins we encounter on a daily basis. The major source of energy produced in our cells is derived from tiny structures called mitochondria. These mitochondria would literally burn up without the presence of glutathione. Orchid Root Extract protects skin, repairs skin damage L-carnosine extends the life of skin cells, protects cells from oxidation-induced stress damage, rejuvenates aging cells, maintains cellular homeostasis Xanthan Gum natural thickener Preservative Blend 1. Leucidal SF(Lactobacillis Ferment) 2. AMTicide Coconut Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Hi! I’ve used this after home dermarolling and it soothes and calms my red treated skin. The scent is light and refreshing. Thank you!
Hi Erika
This is really an outstnading serum for soothing redness and calming the skin down after
invasive treatments. You might be the first to say the scent is light and refreshing though.
The glutathione is the trick but can be pretty strong for many people. They do power through
it because it works so well.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
D
David Swingle
Pretty good
Haven’t been using it for long but my skin doesn’t flare up from this and it is definitely soothing to the skin. Will repurchase
Hi David!
Thank you for your feedback on the Banana Healing Serum! We’re so glad to hear it’s been gentle and soothing for your skin ~ no flare-ups is always a win! We’re excited that you’re already considering a repurchase, and we look forward to being a part of your skincare routine for the long haul. If you ever have any questions or need tips, feel free to reach out ~ we’re always here to help!
You GOW team 😊
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S.
Banana Serum ("Day-O!")
I like this serum a lot in finding it quite soothing. I am currently waiting to see how it does in helping me to heal a recently damaged skin barrier (am now 6 weeks into using it on a routine basis) and get my once pretty skin back. It has a delightful but subtle, natural banana aroma. I'm not sure yet how it does in subduing my barrier-compromised redness/blotchiness, but then it also seems my skin has been adversely reacting to another product I've been using for the same length of time. Hopefully, now that I've omitted said product, the Banana Healing Serum may now be able to work some magic to alleviate the blotchy look.
My only gripe is how the aim of the 1oz. bottle's dispenser can be somewhat off: I've had it hit my shirt rather than the palm of my hand several times now, so I try and press down on the top as gently as possible to avoid wasting any product. I've not noticed this issue with two other GoW serums I've got which are in the same sort of bottle. I'm likely to buy a 4 ounce bottle of this particular serum next time so, at least then, that issue will be moot.
Thank you for taking the time to review this product! We're so glad it is soothing!
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Andrea S
Going Bananas
I use the Banana Healing Serum on one area at the bridge of my nose. It has the combined power of calming down the redness and smelling great.
One of our most popular Rosacea/Sensitive skin products! Thank you :)
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Pamela
Awesome!
I have combination skin and at times it can be dehydrated and oily at same time, it's crazy! I don't know what I would do without the Banana Healing Serum, it really repairs my skin overnight. I really don't smell any banana? This miracle in a bottle is awesome, I LOVE it and will never go without. :)
As a senior I didn't know what to expect. However, in the last two weeks I have noticed that my deep wrinkles look smoother and fuller. i realize it's important to persevere if one wants to make a change. So I'll continue using it morning and night. Thank you for a quality product!
This is the best cream for “mature” skin. I have tried many highly recommended expensive products but this is the only one that actually works, together with a couple of other GOW products as recommended by Jen, to give my skin that “youthful glow” as commented on by my friends. I especially appreciate the natural ingredients with no strange chemicals!
However, as good as this cream is, it is eclipsed by the amazing customer service and suggestions from Jen who tolerated my multiple questions and responded so quickly that I felt as if I was their only customer!
Thank you Jen and GOW for all your help and wonderful products.
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Alyssa
Magical for my whole body!
I love using this on my body. It's magical on knees and elbows. Definitely reviving for dry/rough skin and magical for the rest of my body. Hope this gets made into a body lotion.
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Beverly Katzenberger
So far I like the PPSO and the way the oil quickly absorbs into the skin
So far I like the PPSO and the way the oil quickly absorbs into the skin. The only issue is that I keep forgetting that I have it in the refrigerator.
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Andrea S
Banishes redness
Bought this for my husband to treat redness on his face. It's hard to get him to use products. Started with a sample. I worked, so he asked me to order more. He must really like it. Thanks Garden of Wisdom!
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Andrea S
Great on my sensitive skin
I use this cleanser every evening. Love the scent and my skin feels so smooth afterwards. I will continue to keep this as part of my daily routine.
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Andrea S
Great for clogged pores
This product works well on my sensitive skin. It has helped clear clogged pores on my nose as well as reduce small bumps that frequently appear on my cheeks. I'll keep this one on hand at all times.
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Patricia Portis
So far, so good!
To be honest, I use Serum as a Scalp Oil Treatment....I mixed it in with another scalp treatment that I do weekly....I'm very sensitive to everything, but far. so good....Thank you!
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Peg G
Best lotion ever!
This lotion is the best I’ve ever found! Sinks in beautifully, providing moisture to dry, cracked hands and itchy, flaky legs. After many years of searching for the perfect lotion, I’ve found the one! The aroma is subtly beautiful (sea of blue)- love everything about this product :). Thank you Garden of Wisdom!,
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Amelia Thome
This Is THE Lotion
All the things skin is supposed to do, (like holding in hydration and moisture, shedding naturally, and remaining intact to provide a barrier against the elements) my skin doesn't. What it does do, is react to everything (including my own sweat) as an enemy, and block and inflame random pores as revenge upon me for trying to moisturize so the itching doesn't drive me to madness.
This lotion has been genuinely miraculous. At best, others help one problem but cause another. This one interrupts the cycle, and has actually made my skin healthier. To echo another review, please never stop making this.
Well…first off, I need to confess I did not pay attention and I have been using this on my face. Just a drop but it’s been really great! In the winter my skin is so dry and needs an oil and this is what I had so…I used it. No complaints, it did the job and my skin is really clear and hydrated. I will have to get the face version and use this for my body but I do really like it!
Colleen 😊
I love your 'confession'. It's honest, raw, and appreciated.
We are happy to know this helped to clear, condition, and retain hydration in your skin.
We look forward tohearing what you think about the facial oil.
Thank you,
Markey
I’ve never used oil based cleanser before; I was hesitant to try it because I have combination skin
I’ve never used oil based cleanser before; I was hesitant to try it because I have combination skin. My T zone does feel a bit oily when I’m done using this product but before long that diminishes. So for winter weather, this product has been fine - will have to see how it goes once the hot, humid weather returns
Hi there! We're glad to hear that you gave our Blemish Prone Cleansing Oil a chance, even though you were hesitant at first. We understand that combination skin can be tricky to manage, especially with oil-based products. We're happy to hear that the oiliness has diminished after using the product and that it has been fine for you during the winter weather.
We recommend continuing to use it and monitoring its performance during the hot and humid weather.
Thank you for trying our product.
Welcome to the GoW Family ☺️
I’ve tried so many eye creams and serums over the years and nothing has come close to Beautiful Eyes Serum w/Regu-age! The skin around my eyes is extremely sensitive and I’ve had reactions to most products—ranging from burning and irritation to clogged pores and increased milia. This serum has caused zero side effects and is very soothing to my sensitive skin. That alone would have been enough to keep me coming back for more… but the results have been ASTOUNDING!!!
Beautiful Eyes has truly taken years off of my appearance! My eyes look larger than they have in years because the product does such an incredible job tightening the skin on my eyelids! I’ve also seen a DRASTIC reduction in the lines underneath my eyes and my crows feet are nearly non-existent when I’m not smiling. I’m blown away!!
Every time I get complimented on my youthful appearance, I always recommend Garden of Wisdom and this magical serum. Thank you, Markey, for crafting the cleanest, most effective products on the market! I’ll be a customer for life!!!
Amy ꒒ ০ ⌵ ୧ ♡
Oh my goodness. This means more than I (we) can easily put into words.
Thank you for taking the time to share this, and for trusting us with such a sensitive area of your skin. Hearing that your eye area feels calm, comfortable, and supported, especially after so many past reactions, is terrific to hear. And knowing you see fundamental changes makes all of our hearts smile.
This is precisely why we do this work. Carefully. Thoughtfully. With integrity and patience.
Your results, and your confidence, are the reward.
Thank you for your kindness, your loyalty, and for sharing the Garden of Wisdom with others.
We all hold notes like this very close. Truly.
With so much gratitude,
Markey, Jen and Your GoW Team
This serum is a lovely tool in fighting signs of aging cause by lifes little stressors :)
Thank you, Erika.
You are adorable. We are always happy to hear when a product shows the results
one is hoping for.
Thank you for the video!
Markey ˚⊱⊰˚
As a senior I didn't know what to expect. However, in the last two weeks I have noticed that my deep wrinkles look smoother and fuller. i realize it's important to persevere if one wants to make a change. So I'll continue using it morning and night. Thank you for a quality product!
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ for taking the time to share this. Hearing that you’re noticing your skin look smoother and fuller with continued use means a great deal to us.
Skincare changes take patience, and your note about perseverance really resonates. As someone who is almost 70 myself, I understand how important it is to give the skin time and consistency, and to choose products that feel supportive rather than aggressive.
Thank you for your trust and for being part of Garden of Wisdom.
Markey and the Fabulous GoW Crew