Garden of Wisdom's Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion is a luxuriously rich, deeply soothing treatment designed to restore comfort, calm, and hydration to irritated, itchy, or imbalanced skin. Unlike traditional creams, this unique formula contains no heavy waxes or pore-clogging emulsifiers, making it an ideal choice for sensitive, reactive, or congestion-prone skin. At the heart of the emulsion is glutathione, a powerhouse antioxidant known for its remarkable skin-repairing abilities. Though naturally potent in scent, its healing and cellular regeneration benefits are unmatched. Oat Beta Glucans, prized for their anti-inflammatory and moisture-retaining properties, work synergistically to nourish, repair, and protect the skin barrier. Velvety in texture and comforting on contact, this emulsion is a must-have addition to your skincare ritual, especially when your skin is crying out for relief and replenishment. Previously named Decadent Oat Enriched Gel or Decadent Oat Enriched Cream
NOTE: The high percentage of glutathione in this emulsion makes the smell extremely pungent. There is nothing wrong with the emulsion. Glutathione is discussed in our Blog. It is one of the best antioxidants available and is extra ordinarily healing.
Method of Application Apply about a dime size of this emulsion to clean and prepped skin. Prepped? Cleanse, tone and you're ready to apply. Add moisture to your skin with spring water, a tonic (alcohol free) or a hydrosol. Dot this emulsion around your face and décolleté both morning and night (if needed). If you cleanse in the evening your skin should only need a soft warm and moist washcloth or microfiber cloth to gently wipe your skin in the morning. Now you are prepped for application.
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, natural solvent Oat Beta Glucans healing, anti-aging, anti-irritant, anti-itch, since it can work through the Cellular Lipid Matrix (the matrix of the lipids) lends itself to diminishing the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, excellent moisturizer with film forming moisturizing properties stimulates collagen synthesis (meaning to create a matrix by combining actual dermis properties synergistically) Phospholipid (liposome/soy based) penetration enhancer, which allows the beneficial nutrients into the skin barrier, hydrating Cromoist (hydrolyzed oats) softens the skin and creates a film forming a barrier for the skin to retain moisture Glutathione it is the major antioxidant produced by the body. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and 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. Panthenol D healing, moisturizing, antioxidant Co2 Oat Extract healing, soothing Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin, believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth Xanthan Gum natural thickener Hyaluronic Acid hydrates, holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water Leucidal SF (Lactobacillus Ferment) an effective non-formaldehyde, non-paraben preservative
Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion (No Essential Oils)
If you want healthy skin get this it truly works wonders :)
Thank you, Bellarose. We appreciate this kind of personal input. It is formulated with such gentle ingredients. ☺️
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Liz
Hydrating!
I accidentally bought the Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion with essential oils first and my skin did not accept it(though it smelled amazing) so next I tried this one without essential oils and my skin has accepted it and is benefiting from it. I pair it with the Natural Majik Myrr Hydrosol Gel and together my skin feels so soft and hydrated. The scent of this emulsion without essential oils is not bad at all and I tend to be sensitive to scents.
Liz
We always love to hear when a customer has found a moisturizer that works well for their skin! It sounds like the combination of the emulsion and the Myrrh Hydrosol Gel is really nourishing for you. It’s always a bit of a journey (especially with so many fillers inproducts) finding the right products, especially when it comes to skin sensitivity. If you’re enjoying this combination, you might also want to explore other products that could complement your routine even further. We are here for you!
Your GOW Team
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Kim
Truly Amazing, Life-changing Product!
I have been struggling with recurrent blemishes and irritation on my cheeks and nasolabial folds for the past few years. I previously was on Accutane twice and continued afterwards to struggle with temperamental, irritated skin. I have been diagnosed with rosacea, dermatitis, allergies, sebaceous hyperplasia, milia, acne, and dry skin related to possible ectodermal dysplasia. I also completed allergy patch testing and reacted to coconut derivatives and various other products, and it has been immensely difficult as a result to find products that would work for my sensitive skin. Prior to finding Garden of Wisdom, I have tried countless products from name brand to expensive, high-end, medical grade products. Nothing else worked until now. The decadent oat emulsion without essential oils has nearly healed my irritation within two weeks of using it, combined with their amazing wound healing oil. I couldn’t be more impressed and thankful for this company and their incredible products! I do not think that this version without fragrance stinks at all. It has not caused any further irritation, only soothing and healing. Words cannot express how thankful I am and will always purchase this product. Pretty please don’t ever stop making it or change the formula. I have purchased a couple backups so I never run out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your powerful story with us! We are truly moved to hear how our decadent oat emulsion and wound healing oil have made such a transformative difference for your skin. It’s humbling to know that after such a long journey with sensitive and reactive skin, our products have brought you comfort, healing, and relief.
Your thoughtful feedback about your experience means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for your trust. Please rest assured that we’re committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of our formulations to continue supporting you and others with unique skincare needs.
Your kind words inspire us to keep doing what we love ~ creating products that make a difference. Thank you for being part of our Garden of Wisdom family. We’re here for you whenever you need us, and we look forward to supporting your skincare journey for years to come.
With gratitude and peace.
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Emma Holloway
A truly wonderful product!
I wanted to write my reviews after a couple months of use - since first using this emulsion, my skin has truly thanked me for using it :) It is light but it moisturises the skin beautifully and is the perfect amount of hydration for my skin (without making me worry about breaking out the next day).
I also want to profoundly thank Jen for formulating the products with slight customisations, making sure my skin would be happy over many emails back and fourth over many weeks - which I am very thankful for :)
Each product of yours is formulated with such care, wisdom and expertise :) Thank you!
Emma,
Thank you so much for this review.
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re having such great success with your products—it truly warms our hearts. Waiting a couple of months was a brilliant idea; it really allows you to see the real results.
Your GoW Team
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Anna
Doesn't Smell Bad
Hey, this honestly doesn't smell like much of anything (according to me and my partner), so I'm not sure why they feel the need to add essential oils to the other formula. This also is a really nice moisturizer that doesn't seem to be making my acne worse or clogging my pores or causing any reactions. I use this in combination with Prickly Pear Oil.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review this! We're so glad you are loving it!
-- The one with essential oils was created because the original can start to get a smell naturally due to the glutathione in there! : )
This cream is so healing to my skin. I have a sensitivity to citrus products and get a terrible rash and my face will itch. This is the only product that calms my skin.I apply this and within a few hours the rash has diminished and the itchiness is gone. The Calendula Blossom Cream has saved my skin.
Calendula Blossom Cream
Anonymous
Love it!
I love this product & so does my skin! For me, that is a huge blessing.
Revitalize Your Skin Serum w/Neurophroline
Cynthia Wells
Keeps my skin from getting dry
Keeps my skin from getting dry. Love it!
After Bath Body Conditioning Oil
M W
Magic in a bottle!
This product has become a required staple in my skincare routine. I use it everyday on my very sensitive skin that is prone to redness and dryness. Not only is it extremely calming and soothing, but it also makes my skin look more plump and moisturized. I never want to be without this product; it has shot to the top of my "best skincare products of all time" list, next to the gentle cleansing gel. I highly recommend trying this if you have sensitive or aging skin that needs a boost of rejuvenation.
Repair and Recovery Facial Mist – Botanical Relief for Stressed, Sensitive Skin
Amanda
Great to have on hand if you use a lot of actives!
Sometimes, you just need a great soothing moisturizer, and this one is my new favorite! I recently graduated from using retinol to tretinoin and whoaaaaa boy. All my other creams had actives that were only making the tret burn worse. This was perfect for helping soothe my skin, and now I use it to buffer the tret!
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Cheryl Linville
Great have used it for years and the only products I use
Great have used it for years and the only products I use. I have had Doctors even compliment my skin
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Anonymous
Calming and refreshing
Calming and refreshing. I love spritzing this hydrosol after my cleansing routine or midday. My skin loves both this and the rose hydrosol. The scents are also very lovely.
Cornflower Hydrosol Organic
Elayne Keith Feller
My Favorite!
I love this ReNew Cream!
It has been my favorite go to for years. It is one of the few products that doesn't irritate my skin. It hydrates and makes my skin feel so much better. I can't wait for it to be in stock again!
Thank you to all of the amazing people at GOW!
ReNew Cream with Renovage
Anne G.
Lavender Spritz
I adore a good lavender scented product! A natural botanical even more! I use this spritzer as a bottom layer to smooth and evenly distribute some of my other outstanding GOW products. It’s a great starter and makes me smile in the mornings.
Lavender Blossom Hydrosol Organic
Nicole Kruszka
Love everything!
Every single product is top tier with clean ingredients! Definitely my favorite skincare company right now!
Love this! Works for my skin & allergic reactions! 😊
Yayyyyy, thank you for sharing this!
Not having any allergic reactions to a product is such a blessing.
Let us know how things go after a couple of months.
I find this product to be very beneficial for my aging skin as well.
Markey
I finally got around to using this. I decided that it did not meld well with the collective butters and oils I used. I ended up adding rose and mimosa wax to cover it up!
Rae Lynn,
We are sorry this happened. • ᴖ •
The name is deceiving. Although it is genuinely from the carnation flower, it doesn't
smell like a carnation. It has lovely properties, though.
We do hope the final formula has worked for you.
Your team from GoW.
I got this to harden a lotion bar recipe. It did the trick. I may have used a bit too much, though! I think I will back off to 1 oz next time.
Hi Rae Lynn
Good for you! I can't even share the length of time it took to create skin care products, or how hard those waxes were to work with. They still are at times.
Please keep in touch if you have any questions.
We are always here to help.
Markey
I finally got around to using this. It smells good.
Rae Lynn
Thank you for your positive feedback on our Cocoa Butter!
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the lovely aroma of cocoa. ˙ᵕ˙
We hope it brings a pleasant experience to your skincare routine.
Thank you for selecting Garden of Wisdom!
We know there are a lot of companies out there, and we are truly
honored that you chose us. ☺️