Garden of Wisdom has created a new, exciting hydrating serum. A Magnificent Glow Hydrating Serumwhich leaves a beautiful glow on your skin. Combining two powerhouse ingredients of polyglutamic acid and pantothenic acid can provide intense hydration and nourishment to the skin. With the addition of two molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid and antioxidant ECGC from Green Tea, this serum helps to boost moisture levels, improve skin elasticity, and promote a smoother complexion. It can be particularly beneficial for those with dry, dehydrated skin or individuals looking to enhance their skin's hydration and overall appearance. *If you have sensitive or reactive skin, please perform patch tests, as your skin may be more prone to adverse reactions. Patch testing can help you identify potential irritants and prevent more widespread adverse effects when introducing new products or ingredients into your routine. You can patch test behind your ear, inner crook of the elbow.
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 into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it 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. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely 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 (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Spring Water - hydration
Polyglutamic Acid - is a naturally occurring biopolymer derived from fermented soybeans.
Leucidal SF (lactobacillus ferment) - broad spectrum, paraben-free preservative (does not release formaldehyde)
Amticide® Coconut - is created by fermenting Cocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit with lactobacillus to deliver a non-irritating, effective
and multifunctional preservative.
Pantothenic Acid - helps to prevent water loss and keeps the skin hydrated and plump.
Green Tea Extract - is a concentrated form of green tea high in epigallocatechin gallate.
Hyaluronic Acid (LMW) - low molecular weight.
Hyaluronic Acid (HMW) - high molecular weight.