Garden of Wisdom's Moringa Oil is a highly regarded oil in the field of skin care. I have listed a short list of properties below. Along with having a remarkable effect on the skin, it is also popular in massage oils, shaving preparations, hair products, sun care, etc. We think this oil will soon become one of your favorites!
Propertieshealing, moisturizing, absorbs quickly, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nutritious for the skin, very stable
Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera Origin: India / Organic Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined Color: Pale Yellow to Green Scent: Characteristic Derived From: The Seed Contains: Oleic, Palmitoleic and Linoleic acid as well as being high in Vitamins A and C Base Oil: Can be used up to 100% strength Shelf Life: 1 year plus (if kept refrigerated) Application: All skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry, easily absorbed
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.
This I tried on a whim, and it turned out to be a great purchase. This oil did not bother my twitchy skin, did not break me out, was not heavy or greasy. I also think it evened out my skin tone a bit, which is always a bonus. I think this one will be in my permanent collection. I've tried many of the GQW oils, none have been bad for me, but a few have really stood out, and this is one of them.
