Garden of Wisdom's Ceramide Hydrating Complex Serum (Scented) combines the best of both worlds: Ceramides and Liposomes to help hydrate and nourish your skin. Skin ceramides make up 50% of the lipids in the extracellular "cement" that binds together protective cells in the outermost skin layer, the stratum corneum. Loss of skin ceramides renders aging skin permeable to moisture, leaving it dry, rough, and itchy. Ceramide loss is also a major contributor to wrinkles. *Due to this product using our Ceramides, which are created via plants and fermentation - it can continue to ferment, which lends itself to a fermentation scent. This is a scented version of this serum to help with this :)
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 Ceramide Complex with aging, skin loses its youthful moisture, suppleness, and smoothness, thanks to the loss of essential ceramide molecules. Skin ceramides make up 50% of the lipids in the extracellular "cement" that binds together protective cells in the outermost skin layer, the stratum corneum. Loss of skin ceramides renders aging skin permeable to moisture, leaving skin dry, rough, and itchy. Ceramide loss is also a major contributor to wrinkles. Liposomes (Soy Based) penetration enhancer, hydrates Prickly Pear Oil conditioning, emollient, anti-aging Xanthan Gum natural thickener Preservative Blend
Leucidal SF(Lactobacillis Ferment) Coconut AMTicide (Cocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit with Lactobacillus) Fruity Green Tea Essential Oil Blend
This is by far the best serum I’ve ever used. My skin looked unbelievably good just after one application. It was my first time using this product. I use it overnight and my skin looks amazing the next morning.I can’t wait to see the difference after a few weeks and months. I’ve just placed an order for more. Thanks so much to all of you for creating such amazing products :)
Hiral, thank you so much for your kind words! This means the world to us!
We're delighted that the Ceramide Hydrating Complex Serum made such a difference after just one use. It’s always our goal to create products that truly support and transform the skin, and hearing your excitement is exactly why we do what we do.
We can't wait to hear how things go in the coming weeks!
Cheering your skin on every step of the way!
Jen and Markey -`♡´-
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Ashley
Gentle and oil free moisture
I use this serum along with the Oat Enriched Facial Serum and I'm finding it to be a very effective and gentle moisturizer without causing any excess oil production or dryness. My skin feels very balanced.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review this :)
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Annunziata Parnoffi
My new favorite serum
After seriously disrupting my skin barrier with a harsh retinol I had to switch to clean and gentle products (e.g. Edible Beauty Australia), then I found this company which uses effective actives without the bad ingredients (phenoxyethanol, ethylexglycerine., strong essential oils etc...) This new serum is fantastic: it is like you are in a desert and you finally can drink from an oasis, but for your skin, and without any irritation. Please never change the formula or add phenoxyethanol!!!
We're very glad you are loving this product :)
Just as a heads up, any of our other products you do see with phenoxyethanol (Optiphen) we are able to make as customs :) Just email us!
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Megan Marie
Ceramide me Baby
Seriously if you have any barrier disruption grab this for instance healing properties. Dermatologists are always pushing for ceramides in your moisturizers if you have any skin issues. I finally found one my skin tolerates and drinks up like water.
We're happy you're happy with this serum!
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Lora
Soothing & Moisturising
I actually really like this! I have rosacea and can't normally use plant oils, but I've found this to be a really healing skin-support. I like to think it is helping to heal my moisture barrier. I do find I can't use it every day, my skin doesn't like too many products at once, but it's good to give my skin a bit of extra support every few days. Thank you GoW!
So very glad to hear this is working so well for you! thank you for the review!
This serum has really reduced my redness! It's especially helpful any time my skin is freaking out - it seems to reduce the time it takes for breakouts to heal. The hydration and consistency are exactly what I needed as an extra step between my hydrating toner and moisturizer. Also, a friend I was catching up with actually commented on my "glow" - I thought that was only something that happened to people with naturally good skin.
Hi Katie,
What a wonderful review, thank you! We love hearing how you’re using the Calming Moisture Serum between toner and moisturizer, and even more that it’s helping calm redness and speed up healing when your skin acts up.
That “glow” compliment from your friend is the best feedback of all. Proof your skin is really happy.
Warmly,
The Garden of Wisdom Team ❤️
This cream is really helping to balance my combination dehydrated skin. I'm using the lighter version. It doesn't seem to be clogging my pores or causing any breakouts, which I can't say for many other moisturizers. It's a strong contender for a permanent spot in my routine.
Thank You, Katie 😊❣️
So glad the Chamomile Cream is keeping your skin balanced and breakout-free, that’s the best outcome we could hope for!
Your GoW Team
I have very red and easily irritated skin. This product annihilates the redness overnight. I had been really struggling to find something that helped and this was the only thing that did. It didn't irritate my skin in any way when applied. If there's a moisturizer to match in the future, I volunteer as the guinea pig lol. Thank you for a wonderful product.
Hi Jen!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The Tepezcohuite Calming & Brightening Complex has become popular, and for the same reasons, it has helped your skin. We are so happy for you!
Markey ˖˳·˖ ִֶָ ⋆͙⋆ ִֶָ˖·˳˖ ִֶָ
I have very sensitive acne prone skin so I dont often try new things, especially masks that can be harsh. This left my skin soft and hydrated, it tingled slightly but left no redness.
Hi Jenn
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Sulfur Clearing Mask. We are pleased to hear that it worked well for your sensitive skin and left it feeling soft and hydrated. We understand the importance of using gentle products for acne-prone skin and we're glad to know this mask did not cause any redness. Thank you for giving our product a chance and we hope it continues to meet your expectations.
Have a beautiful day,
Markey
Smells divine and glides across the skin! Delicious!
Ann,
What a perfect way to describe this product.
Keep us updated with your results? It's always nice to know when products do and even when they don't give the expected results.
Markey
I have never been able to use vitamin C of any kind on my face. Not sure what the difference is here but this one works great and doesn't bother me at all! I think it's helping even out my skin tone but I've only been using it maybe a month so far and in my experience you have to give things at least three months to really see results. But so far so good!
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Florence
Seeing Results!
I got the 10 ml. size to sample the product and see if it does what it claims. My skin seems to like products with niacinamide in them so I thought it couldn't hurt to try TXA+Z. I'm happy to say that I'm beginning to see results regarding fading of stubborn after-blemish hyperpigmentation on my face and, while I use other products for this purpose as well, I think the TXA+Z is doing most of the heavy lifting at this point. I like the feel of this serum and have been using it in the morning. I'm back to get the 1 oz. size before I run out.
This product is amazing. My skin looks and feels better after only a couple of weeks. I am pleased. Thank you Mother Earth for the gifts Garden of Wisdom uses from you. Thank you Garden of Wisdom for using these gifts for our benefit. Blessings to all of you
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Margie
Love the feel!
This feels great upon application. Really looking forward to seeing how it affects my skin.
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I need this!
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