Garden of Wisdom's Mandelic Acid 10% Serum is a proprietary blend of antioxidants, skin hydrators, alpha-hydroxy acids, skin conditioners and a 10% strength of Mandelic Acid. Mandelic acid lightens skin (especially when paired with our Light n' Bright serum), reduces pore size, improves complexion, evens out skin tone and helps to lighten skin irregularities and hyperpigmentation. Our Mandelic Acid is best to be used by those who have oily to very oily skin, mild acne, blemishes, or with normal skin.
Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that helps clear away dead skin cells that have built up on the skin's surface, and because of its smaller molecule size it can also work within the pore as well. Unlike glycolic acid, it cannot penetrate the skin's layers to enable deeper exfoliation, but it can help to refine pores. Mandelic acid has antibacterial properties.
This is a more watery serum - the full size has an option for a pump or a spritzer to fit your needs.
Our Mandelic 10% Marine Serum (Yes Alcohol and Yes Seaweed) can be found here.
Method of Application If you are new to acids, use them every three days. In total, exfoliate no more than 3 to 4 times per week.
Use on clean skin (skin can be dampened with hydrosol, toner or fruit mists, or it can be dry). Apply a few drops with clean fingertips, then wait 20 minutes before using any other products. The acid will self neutralize and then you can continue with your routine.
The exception to the 20 minute wait rule is if the acids are very uncomfortable. If so, then rinse immediately and build up a resistance to the acids over about a month's time, increasing the length of time every few days. Acids, however, are not meant to be comfortable as they are a remodeling tool.
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.
Believe it or not,I like mandelic acid for use on my armpits. It totally kills underarm odor and yours works perfectly for this.
Margie, 😊
This is so interesting! We see this quite often drifting through the internet.
Let us know what you think??
Again, thank you for your reviews and thoughts.
Markey
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Olaitan
Gets the job done
I use this once or twice a week especially whenever I need a glow the next morning. I like that there’s both a pump and spray option, but I only use the pump
Olaitan,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Mandelic Acid 10% Serum. We’re so happy to hear that it gives you the glow you need, and it’s wonderful that the pump option works best for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy the results. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
As always, Your GOW Team 😊😊😊
M
Michelle
Glowing
I love this stuff. It gives my skin a lovely glow and is helping smooth out my texture. I'm not sure it should be sprayed though, I have to leave the room after I spray my face, or else I go into a coughing fit.
Hi, Michelle :=)
Thank you so much for your glowing review ~ pun intended! We’re thrilled to hear that you love how the product enhances your skin’s glow and helps smooth your texture. Your feedback about the spray application is invaluable to us. We’re sorry to hear about the coughing fits and will definitely take this into consideration. In the meantime, you might find spraying it onto your hands or a cotton pad before applying it to your face a helpful alternative. Thank you again for sharing your experience, we’re always here to help if you need anything! Again, thank you and for your honesty as well! Markey
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Anna Seery
Not a serum
This product is a toner, not a serum due to watery consistency. The product has fantastic ingredients yet is not what I'm looking for in terms of a "serum".
Hi, Anna :-)
Thank you for your review. I have thought this
over the years and to thicken it up keeps (slightly)
the absorbtion of the Mandelic Acid a bit less in
strength.
I will add to the site that this is a watery product.
Please also note the full size has the options of either a pump or a spritzer.
Also, we can certainly thicken this up as a custom
product for a small fee.
Again, thank you.
Markey
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Tracy
Best exfoliant for my aging skin
I've tried a lot of the exfoliants out there and this one is the best for my skin. It doesn't cause redness or peeling. I did start at 5% for months before I shifted to the 10%. I use it 2x a week. I'm early 50s with sundamage and some acne. This serum really clears up my skin and helps with wrinkles and dullness. YAY!
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!
C³ Lipid Elixir
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
Tepezcohuite Calming & Brightening Complex
Margie
Love the feel!
This feels great upon application. Really looking forward to seeing how it affects my skin.
PhytoCellTec™ Goji Berry Stem Cell Exosomes Serum
Margie
I need this!
As I’ve hit my 60s, the bags under my eyes are really getting bad. So so happy to have this incredible serum to help. I’m definitely noticing a difference.
Cellular Eye Complex - Age Defying Hydration for Delicate Skin
Very finely milled and gentle green clay. I love to use it as a face wash in between oil cleansing and skincare, not too drying for more mature skin.
Ariana (thank you for all your reviews),
We agree. This clay is so soft and smooth and very gentle on the skin.
We are so happy that you are loving this clay!
Markey
I highly recommend this excellent carrot seed essential oil. Very rich, high quality, a little goes a long way.
Hi Ariana
Thank you for your review. This is such a lovely essential oil and so easy to add
to formulas or existing products. It's also got some amazing properties.
With gratitude,
Your GoW Team
A very nice affordable sandalwood. It is on the lighter side scent wise, not an intense sandalwood but I appreciate its lightness. It has an almost sunny quality very uplifting energetically
Hi Ariana!
Thank you for the kind review. It is a lighter smelling Sandalwood Pure Essential Oil, that's for sure.
We found that with the heavier, darker one people were using more than was needed in their formulas
and then had to make adjustments. It was too frustrating.
We can get the heavier smelling one for you. Just let us know.
Markey
This product make my skin glow! I’m sensitive, 63yrs. old and needed something gentle to help with renewal and mild discoloration. I love it and this is my second bottle. Just one pump morning and evening with my moisturizer. Under makeup is a wonderful primer. The more I use it, I’m finding the less foundation I need to use! Thank you for a wonderful product.
Absolutely glowing, just like your skin, Helen! ❤️ We’re so thrilled to hear that our Bakuchiol Botanic Facial Oil Booster is working its gentle magic for you. It’s especially heartwarming to know it’s helping with renewal and discoloration without irritating your sensitive skin.
That radiant, foundation-free confidence? That’s what we love to hear.
Thank you for trusting us with your skincare, your support (and second bottle!) is very important to us!
Markey and the team from GoW
This cleanser loves my skin! Such a soothing scent and I love how it calms any redness. Thx!
Erika,
Thank you for another lovely review! You are such a cherished customer and we appreciate your time writing reviews.
Endless thanks from our garden to you
Markey
