Garden of Wisdom's Oh NO!! What Did I Do to My Skin?!?! is your skin’s SOS in a bottle, a concentrated, fast-acting rescue serum for those moments when your complexion is irritated, over-treated, or simply overwhelmed. Formulated with a powerhouse blend of healing, calming, and deeply moisturizing ingredients, this unique serum helps soothe inflammation, replenish essential hydration, and support the skin’s natural repair process. It creates a breathable, protective barrier that nurtures and comforts stressed or compromised skin, making it an essential go-to after over-exfoliation, sun exposure, or reactions to new products. Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin, this restorative serum brings instant relief while working long-term to restore a calm, healthy glow. Let your skin breathe, recover, and feel safe again.
Method of Application Use this serum as needed to soothe and heal the affected area. Then use as needed for maintenance.
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.
Witch Hazel Distillate - slightly astringent (no alcohol in the distillate) Marine Gel Blend (seamollient) binds moisture to the skin, hydrates skin, soothing, healing Spring Water hydrating, solvent Aloe Vera Gel soothing, healing, possible pain reliever - although mild, anti-inflammatory Bisabolol anti-inflammatory, healing Holy Basil Extract (Tulsi) detoxifying, naturally astringent, antibacterial Glycerin very hydrating, humectant Panthenol B-5 penetrating moisturizer Green Tea (Rooibos) Extract anti-oxidant Allantoin relieves dry, itchy, irritated skin believed to heal skin by promoting new tissue growth Zinc Oxide healing, soothing, gentle barrier protection Sodium PCA natural moisturizer, binds water to the skin Amaze XT natural thickener German Chamomile (Blue) Essential Oil heals dry, irritated, damaged skin, soothing, helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial Guar Silk (not animal derived) conditioner Preservative Blend non-irritating, effective preservative system for extra protection against yeast and mold effective at preventing the growth of fungus, specifically yeast and mold, thus providing additional protection for formulations using natural preservatives systems. 1. Leucidal SF (Lactobacillis Ferment) 2. AMTicide Coconut Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
I keep a small bottle of this on hand to topically address any zits if I break out for any reason. I just dab a bit on the pimple itself and that's it. It seems to calm and clear out much more quickly with a little help from this serum!
Hi Shannon
We love hearing how you’re using this serum, and we’re so glad it’s been such a helpful little spot-treatment for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate that you took your time to let others know how the product can be used in real life.
With gratitude,
The Garden of Wisdom Team
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CeeCee
The name suits this product very well
This lovely product goes on light and calms things down, accomplishing what many of the other name brand products claim to do only this has far cleaner ingredients and actually works. Currently suffering from a seasonal allergic skin flare where nothing seemed to help, until now. So happy to have received this as a bonus with my most recent purchase and it is already in my basket for my very next purchase.
Hi CeeCee
We are so happy to know the 'Oh No, What Did I Do to My Skin Serum' could be a source of calm and relief for your skin during a difficult flare. It’s wonderful to hear that the clean, gentle ingredients made a difference where other products fell short. We always strive to create formulas that genuinely support the skin’s natural healing process, and your review means the world to us. We're so happy it found its way to you at just the right time, and even happier it’s earned a place in your next order!
Your GoW Crew
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Carlin
Amazing!
This helps the skin to heal SO fast after a blemish. And it is fungal acne safe, so no worries of it causing more issues on the skin. AND it helps to prevent fungal/bact acne from coming back, wow this product is doing so many amazing things.
Hi Carlin
Thank you for your review. I love this serum as well. We are so happy to hear
that it works well for your fungal acne. That is truly amazing.
Wishing you the best in your skincare journey.
Markey
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Mary
Just bought it & in love already
I just bought a sample size of this serum and it feels amazing! I have very irritated skin from trying skincare products with harsh chemicals. I’ve never had problems with my skin other than a few pimples once in a while, got into skincare and messed up big time! I didn’t know what would work for me so I tried just about any mainstream product. Now I have mild acne… I heard about Garden of Wisdom on social media and decided to give it a go since the company offers so many natural products. Bought this serum based on the reviews and the ingredients, got it in the mail today, put it on my face, and… I’m going to buy a bigger size! My skin feels so much better already, the redness is going away, and the pimples seem to be getting flatter. I’m so pleasantly surprised and I wish everyone bought something from GOW. I’m definitely going to buy my skincare products on here from now on! Thank you so much. The delivery was very quick too, I ordered on Friday, got this serum and the aloe vera gel on Monday.
So glad you are loving this product! Thank you for the review! :)
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Alex
Miracle Serum x2
Echoing the other review - this serum truly is awesome. I have extremely sensitive skin, and this serum saved me from a very recent, very painful breakout. It feels so cooling and soothing when applied, and I love layering it with other moisturizers. This is a wonderful all-purpose serum and everyone needs some.
This is one of our favorite products to suggest! :) Thank you!
COLLAGEN RENEWAL SERUM GOES ON SMOOTH AND I HAVE NOTICED A MORE EVEN SKIN TONE
COLLAGEN RENEWAL SERUM GOES ON SMOOTH AND I HAVE NOTICED A MORE EVEN SKIN TONE. SO FAR I AM LIKING THE SERUM
Collagen Renewal Serum
Anonymous
Never disappoints and good price
Never disappoints and good price. Thank you GOW!
Fruit Acid Exfo Pads 10% pH 2.85
Marie Donald
The Banana Healing Serum is wonderful for sensitive reactive skin
The Banana Healing Serum is wonderful for sensitive reactive skin. Whenever my skin gets red and inflamed, this along with the calendula cream are the only products that calm my skin.
Banana Healing Serum
Margie Levy
Even better!
Thank you for reformulating this already wonderful product! I’ve always loved it, but I really love that. It doesn’t separate now.
PhytoEstrogen Cream - New Formula!
Grace
Incredible
Waited until I used the whole bottle to review... My rosacea has improved so much using this emulsion!!! I'm in love with the fact that it's a moisturizer with no oils or butters, for I have very dry but easily clogged skin. The oat smell was not a problem for me and became comforting in a strange way LOL! Thank you for making such great products!! <3
Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion (No Essential Oils)
Nicole B
The BEST Azelaic Acid Product I've Tried
I've been using azelaic acid for a couple of years for my pustular rosacea. It is the one thing that helps my skin stay clear the most. I've tried so many different brands, and most contain ingredients that clog my pores or my skin can't tolerate (like silicones, glycols, and other acids). This product has been AMAZING--it smooths my skin and bumps, it isn't harsh, and gives me a nice glow without being oily or sticky. Also I've noticed azelaic acid works better for me than other derivatives. The slightly grainy texture of this product doesn't bother me and doesn't linger on my skin. Please don't stop making this version!!!
Azelaic Acid 8% Serum
Sheryl Paradis
Refreshing and calming
Refreshing and calming. So many skin benefits but even if there wasn’t any benefits I’d use it for the smell alone!
Neroli Orange Blossom Hydrosol Organic
Danyelle Scott, RF, MT, PTA
So far I have used this HA serum only four days in a row.
So far I have used this HA serum only four days in a row, and overall I like it. I'll have to use it for much longer to determine just how effective it is. I do, however, really like the rooster derived HA serum, which I have purchased from GOW before, because I know it's the real thing, so to speak, and I don't mind that it's animal sourced, because I'm not a vegetarian, and fowl is being consumed in huge quantities by non vegetarians in any case, i.e., they're not on the endangered species list. :)
Clearly Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Khalua Kinard
Amazing!
I love the smell and the glow you have after using it.
COLLAGEN RENEWAL SERUM GOES ON SMOOTH AND I HAVE NOTICED A MORE EVEN SKIN TONE
COLLAGEN RENEWAL SERUM GOES ON SMOOTH AND I HAVE NOTICED A MORE EVEN SKIN TONE. SO FAR I AM LIKING THE SERUM
Hi Shannon ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to leave this note. Hearing that it applies beautifully and is helping your skin look more even is wonderful feedback.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
With gratitude,
Markey
Hi Jessica 😊
“Never disappoints” is the best compliment. 💯
We truly appreciate your support and are so happy they’ve remained a staple for you.
Warmly,
Markey ❤️
The Banana Healing Serum is wonderful for sensitive reactive skin
The Banana Healing Serum is wonderful for sensitive reactive skin. Whenever my skin gets red and inflamed, this along with the calendula cream are the only products that calm my skin.
Hi Marie 😊
Thank you so much for sharing this. Hearing that it feels comforting when your skin is feeling reactive
truly means a lot to us.
Banana and calendula were both chosen for their gentle, supportive nature, so we’re grateful they’re working beautifully for you.
We appreciate you trusting us with your skin.
Thank you for being such a long-time and wonderful customer.
Markey, Jen, and everyone here We appreciate you!
Thank you for reformulating this already wonderful product! I’ve always loved it, but I really love that. It doesn’t separate now.
Hi Margie 😊
This truly means so much. Thank you for loving it before and for noticing the improvement.
We worked hard on that reformulation, and hearing that it’s performing beautifully without separating makes us so happy.
We appreciate you being with us through the evolution.
Warmly,
Markey, Jen, and the whole staff here ˚ʚɞ˚
I was recommended this product from a holistic aesthetician. She focuses on protecting the skin barrier and finding products that work with your skin type. I’ve had really dry postpartum skin, and she said to buy these as part of my new skin routine, and these are great! My skin was already used to using acids, so these do not sting for me. They gently exfoliate and leave my skin so hydrated. I’m happy I bought these in bulk!
Hi Kate 😊
We all truly appreciate this review. Supporting the skin barrier while still allowing gentle
renewal is something we care about deeply.
Hearing that your skin feels hydrated and comfortable means the formulation is doing
exactly what we hoped. Tell your aesthetician we said 'thank you.' ❤️
Thank you for trusting us with your routine.
Thank you for taking the time to write this for us,
Markey