Garden of Wisdom's FirmAge 5% DMAE Gel w/Lavender
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) is a naturally occurring compound known for its remarkable skin-firming and toning properties. When applied topically, DMAE helps visibly tighten the skin, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of sagging, making it a popular ingredient in formulations designed to target premature aging and loss of firmness. It helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by supporting the underlying muscle tone of the face, giving the skin a more lifted and youthful appearance. 
              NOTE: We add Lavender Essential Oil for
                the smell of DMAE. But DMAE works!
Refresh and firm your skin with this lightweight botanical gel, thoughtfully crafted to deliver instant hydration and long-term toning benefits. At its heart is DMAE (5%), a naturally derived amine known for its skin-firming properties that help visibly tighten and lift the appearance of sagging skin. It works synergistically with Hyaluronic Acid, a moisture magnet that plumps and hydrates for a smoother, dewier complexion.

Soothing Aloe Vera Gel provides a cooling base that calms the skin while Rose Damascena Hydrosol adds a delicate floral essence with anti-inflammatory and balancing properties, making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive ones. Leucidal SF, a natural probiotic preservative, ensures the formula stays fresh and skin-friendly without harsh synthetics.

Perfect as a daily firming hydrator or layered under moisturizer or serum, this gentle gel is your go-to for toned, hydrated, and radiant skin, naturally.

Method of Application
Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin, focusing on areas like the face, neck, and jawline. Gently massage in upward, circular motions until fully absorbed. Use once or twice daily. For daytime use, follow with your favorite moisturizer and always apply sunscreen. Not recommended for sensitive skin.

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.

Aloe Vera Gel - soothing, healing, inhibits growth of some bacteria, anti-inflammatory
Rose Damascena Hydrosol - healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, revitalizes, tones
DMAE 5% (2-Dimethylaminoethanol) - is a naturally occurring compound known for its remarkable skin-firming and toning properties. When applied topically, DMAE helps visibly tighten the skin, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of sagging, making it a popular ingredient in formulations targeting premature aging and loss of firmness. It is a naturally occurring compound known for its remarkable skin-firming and toning properties. When applied topically, DMAE helps visibly tighten the skin, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of sagging, making it a popular ingredient in formulations targeting premature aging and loss of firmness.
Leucidal SF - (lactobacillus fermentation) all natural preservative (does not contain parabens or formaldehyde releasers)
Hyaluronic Acid (bio-engineered source) - hydrates skin, can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water
Pure Lavender Essential Oil