Garden of Wisdom's Exclusive BLT-RC Serum addresses mature, damaged, and/or photo-aged and sensitive skin. Tamarind extract helps to repair, moisturize, and hydrate damaged skin, making this an excellent choice for dry and dehydrated skin profiles. Amped up with powerful L-Carnosine, a type of antioxidant that protects cells, allowing them to live longer, works in beautiful synergy with R-ALA. R-ALA is a multi-purpose antioxidant that neutralizes water and fat soluble free radicals, protecting cells more vigilantly.
More Information Regarding L-Carnosine
L-Carnosine is an endogenous (resulting from conditions within the organism) free-radical scavenger. The latest research indicates that apart from the function of protecting cells from oxidation-induced stress damage, carnosine appears to be able to extend the lifespan of cultured cells, rejuvenate senescent cells, inhibit the toxic effects of amyloid peptide (A beta), malondialdehyde, and hypochlorite to cells, inhibit glycosylation of proteins and protein-DNA and protein-protein cross-linking, and maintain cellular homeostasis.
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 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 (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Hyaluronic Acid - hydrates skin, can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water R-ALA (alpha lipoic acid, bioavailable form) - an antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage as it can neutralize both water and fat-soluble free radicals Tamarind Extract - hydrating, healing, soothing
Oat Beta Glucans - stimulates the formation of collagen, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles L-Carnosine - extends life of skin cells, protects cells from oxidation-induced stress damage, rejuvenates aging cells, maintains cellular homeostasis
Preservative Blend 1. Leucidal SF (Lactobacillis Ferment)
2. AMTicide Coconut Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
I decided to try this serum in combo with the emu serum after reading up on the benefits of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid. I have an autoimmune inflammatory disease that can result in deep skin lesions with even small abrasions. These spots are hyper sensitive, deep, painful, and can take weeks to months to heal, often leaving noticeable scars with abnormal coloration and texture. Most topical products (and I’ve used pretty much anything you can name—natural, rx, otc, occlusive. The majority of wound and scar products seem to worsen the irritation/inflammation and can make things worse. I was happy that the serum didn’t burn or sting my wounds upon application (always the first test). Not only did it actually feel nice, within days I noticed more significant healing than I’d seen using anything else on wounds that have been stubborn for MONTHS. A couple of the longest running open lesions are FINALLY almost closed over with new skin! My discolored scars are less noticeable as well. I have been using this in combo with the emu R-ALA serum to follow FOR LESS THAN A MONTH, and I’m incredibly impressed and grateful. Recommend this to anyone who’s struggled with problematic skin inflammation/irritation and sensitivity, especially if nothing else has worked for you. Really nothing to lose. Reordering.
Thank you so much for sharing this deeply personal review! We really appreciate hearing how this is working for you!
