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. :)
Hi Jennifer!
This is actually very exciting to hear. The winter weather kills almost everyone's skin.
Thank you for taking the time to let everyone know.
Warmly,
Markey
Despite having dry eczema prone skin on my body, heavily occlusive oils are a huge no. This oil was THE best thing to happen to my sad winter skin. The "linoleic content" in sunflower seed and the other oils isn't just to sound fancy, it's actual science in action. And then the bit of avocado and cocoa butters add just enough luxurious nourishment and my skin is left feeling conditioned without feeling suffocated or like I need to itch off the product! Tried some other brand oils in between, but nothing compared. Thank you GoW for making these products that actually work. I could cry.
Hi S.
This was a beautiful note to read. Thank you for trusting us with your skin and for sharing such a thoughtful experience. We’re so glad this blend has supported you when your skin needed it most.
Thank you for being part of our community.
Warmly, Your GoW Crew
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