Garden of Wisdom's PhytoEstrogen Cream - Original Formula
Once this product goes out of stock, the link for our New Formula is here.
This product will be available as a custom order. Drop us an email. ;-)
NOTE:The only difference between this formula and the NEW formula is that we resolved the separation issue by replacing the Polawax with Sugarmulse as the emulsifier (in the new one).
A deeply nourishing formula designed to address the unique needs of mature and hormonally shifting skin, PhytoEstrogen Cream targets moisture loss, reduced elasticity, and signs of environmental stress. As skin ages, its natural lipid production declines, leading to dryness, dullness, and increased sensitivity. This cream delivers bioavailable nutrients and phyto-compounds to help restore balance, hydration, and resilience.
Targeted Skin Support: Plant-Based Estrogens: Rich in Soy Isoflavones and Soy Protein, this cream helps mimic estrogenic activity in the skin—supporting firmness, improving moisture retention, and reducing hormonal dryness and sensitivity. Soy is also known for its anti-irritant properties, helping to calm inflamed or reactive skin. Essential Lipid Replenishment: A base of Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, and Capric Triglycerides provides lasting hydration and skin-conditioning benefits. These emollients help reinforce the skin barrier while softening rough or flaky patches. Evening Primrose Oil: Naturally high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), this oil supports barrier repair, soothes dry or eczema-prone skin, and offers gentle astringent action to tone and refine the skin’s texture. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: A stable, lipid-soluble form of Vitamin C, this powerful antioxidant helps stimulate collagen production, brighten uneven skin tone, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. Unlike traditional ascorbic acid, it penetrates deeply to support long-term skin renewal. Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Supports wound healing and skin regeneration, making it ideal for compromised or fragile skin. Glycerin: A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture from the air into the skin, helping maintain hydration and plumpness throughout the day.
Ideal For:
Aging or menopausal skin Hormonal dryness and imbalance Loss of firmness or elasticity Fine lines, sun damage, and dullness Sensitive, easily irritated skin
Method of Application Apply a pea sized to a dime sized amount, depending on what your skin needs, after the water soluble phase of your routine. This should be the final phase of layering in your skin care routine, as it will help to hold moisture and nutrients in the 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.
Spring Water hydrating Conditioning Pellets conditions the skin Polawax NF vegetable derived premier stable emulsifier Soy Isoflavones phytoestrogen source from soybean molasses, non-steroidal, antioxidant properties Apricot Kernel Oil rich in fatty acids, lightweight, soothes irritated and aging skin Avocado Oil high in vitamin E, lecithin, and phytosterols, conditioning and very healing, antibacterial, anti-wrinkle Caprylic Triglycerides emollient, moisturizer Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate antioxidant, collagen production, lightening and brightening, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage repair Evening Primrose Oil high gamma linolenic acid content, used for dry skin and eczema, astringent Soy Protein anti-irritant Pantothenic Acid wound healing, part of the vitamin B complex Glycerin humectant, vegetable derived, literally, draws moisture out of the air to skin when applied topically Optiphen(Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol)paraben free, broad spectrum preservative Rose Geranium Essential Oil balancing, soothing, refreshing
I'm so happy to have discovered the PhytoEstrogen Cream with the help of Jen! I'm 58 years old and my skin has never looked so good! I have used everything from Clinique to Rodan and Fields and nothing compares to the Garden of Wisdom! Good clean ingredients in everything they make!
Perfectly reviewed! It is so nice to be recognized for simple yet healthy
ingredients without the fillers.
Thank you for the lovely review.
Your GOW Team
M
Marie Zent
PhotoEstrogen Cream is the best
Because of a message from GOW, I just now found out where to go to write a review, or I would have done it a long time ago. I discovered GOW a few years ago and have tried a lot of their products, and loved them all but the PhotoEstrogen Cream is my favorite moisturizer, and believe me, I have tried many high dollar brands. I also love their resurface cream with retinol, and also their eye serums, GOaWay Circles, and their Beautiful Eyes Serum. Love Love them all. The PhotoEstrogen is a wonderful cream that just melts into my skin and hydrates for hours. I absolutely love it, and getting ready to order it again. Also, the staff at GOW are so good to respond to my emails and answer my questions. Thanks GOW for your wonderful products.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this Marie! We really appreciate it!
Where would I be without this serum? It keeps me clear and doesn’t cause any irritation to my eczema-prone skin. This is a must-have.
Jessica
Thank you for your positive feedback!
PS- your lead in line is fantastic We absolutely love to hear that the Salicylic Acid 2% Serum has been a game-changer for your skin. We always strive to provide effective and gentle products for our customers, and we're glad to know it has helped with your eczema.
Thank you for making us a must-have in your skincare routine!
Your GoW Team
Love it for my neck. Will try on my face at some point. I have Rosacea so I have to be careful with my face. Love Bakuchiol for the body too.
Hi Cynthia 😊
Thank you for taking the time give us a review.
It's so exciting to know the Bakuchiol p;roducts work so well with your sensitive, Rosacea skin profile.
Have a wonderful week.
Markey ❤️
I love the simplicity of this formula. This makes a great nourishing and healing serum. I have to be careful with hyaluronic acid (all molecular weights) and retinol/al(s), all which tend to dehydrate my skin. Oat beta glucans bring it back to life!
Alyssa
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ for leaving a review for our Oat Beta Glucans. We use this ingredient in a lot of our formulas as it is extremely healing and soothing to the skin. Actually, years ago there was a customer who did a study on this ingredient and found so many favorable reviews and testimonials from people with extreme burns and it fascinated us. Kudos to the dear lady! We're so glad to hear that it has been nourishing and healing for your skin. It's great to know that it's a helpful alternative for those who may have sensitivities to other ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol.
We’re so grateful you took the time to write us.
Wishing your skin continued comfort and balance during this journey.♡
I love the other GOW hydrating mists but has not tried this one yet. My skin is on the struggle bus this Fall. Due to weather plus perimenopause I felt like I couldn’t get enough hydration no matter what! Purchased the 1oz size of this mist to try and it’s a game changer!! I just ordered the 4oz size during a sale. Never want to be without this during Fall and Winter.
Hi Michelle
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our Deep Hydrating Mist! Your enthusiasm is so cool and we really appreciate it! One of our customers in the UK gave us the idea so all the credit truly goes to her. We're so happy to hear that it's been a game changer for your winter skin struggles.
We hope it continues to provide the hydration you need during this season.
Thank you for your continued support and we're glad you took advantage of our sale to stock up on the larger size.
Have a great day and a beautiful weekend.
I've never not loved Garden of Wisdom products 100%, and this is no exception... I alternate the C3 Elixir with other GoW products (the C3 does great on off-days that I don't use peptides), and it's been a great addition to my skin's arsenal. Some products can be drying or irritating to my skin but this isn't, at all!
I have to say... Markey and the entire team at Garden of Wisdom is a blessing. They do what they do out of a passion for helping people, and crafting high-quality, clean and safe products, at an affordable price - along with the utmost customer service (and I love the little hand-written notes I get with each order :)
Thank you, Markey, Leah, Jen, and the rest of your awesome team. xo
Jamie •ᴗ•
Thank you so much for sharing this. It means more than you know. We pour so much care into every formula, and hearing that the C³ Lipid Elixir is fitting so comfortably into your routine truly warms our hearts. We’re always mindful of creating products that feel gentle, effective, and trustworthy on the skin, and feedback like yours reminds our whole team why we do what we do.
Your kind words about our little notes and our customer service touched us deeply. From all of us here at Garden of Wisdom, thank you for being part of our community and for letting us support you on your skincare journey.
Your Team @ Garden of Wisdom
Love it for my neck. Will try on my face at some point. I have Rosacea so I have to be careful with my face. Love Bakuchiol for the body too.
Bakuchiol (Sytenol®A) Botanic Facial Oil Booster
Michelle Castro
Winter Skin MUST HAVE
I love the other GOW hydrating mists but has not tried this one yet. My skin is on the struggle bus this Fall. Due to weather plus perimenopause I felt like I couldn’t get enough hydration no matter what! Purchased the 1oz size of this mist to try and it’s a game changer!! I just ordered the 4oz size during a sale. Never want to be without this during Fall and Winter.
Customer Created Deep Hydrating Mist
Jamie Lyn Ross
Another WIN from Garden of Wisdom
I've never not loved Garden of Wisdom products 100%, and this is no exception... I alternate the C3 Elixir with other GoW products (the C3 does great on off-days that I don't use peptides), and it's been a great addition to my skin's arsenal. Some products can be drying or irritating to my skin but this isn't, at all!
I have to say... Markey and the entire team at Garden of Wisdom is a blessing. They do what they do out of a passion for helping people, and crafting high-quality, clean and safe products, at an affordable price - along with the utmost customer service (and I love the little hand-written notes I get with each order :)
Thank you, Markey, Leah, Jen, and the rest of your awesome team. xo
C³ Lipid Elixir
Erika Davies
I love popping this serum on to plump my fine lines
I love popping this serum on to plump my fine lines. It leaves my skin looking and feeling more supple :)
This Hair Oil is very nourishing and lightweight. I use it as a finishing touch to add shine and condition. Thank you!
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Terri Froman
The Yarrow Blossom Healing Mist & Hydrating Mist is a staple in my daily upkeep!
I keep coming back to the Yarrow Blossom Healing mist. It's a staple!
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Mike
Finally a Azelic acid product with the perfect ingredients
I have extremely reactive rosacea + POD + seb derm and have never been able to tolerate other azelaic products (Finacea, The Ordinary, Cos De Baha, etc.). They all left me flushed, burning, slick-oily and “raw” the next morning – even at low %.
Wisdom’s azelaic serum is the complete opposite. The base is incredibly gentle: no sting, no burn, no delayed flare. I can apply it at night after just a water rinse, my skin might flush for a minute (vascular rosacea doing its thing), then it calms right down. I wake up with skin that looks calm, not cooked – still a bit oily (normal for me), but far less than before and without that angry, inflamed look.
It’s the first azelaic that actually works with my barrier instead of fighting it. If you have super sensitive, rosacea-prone, seb-derm-ish skin and thought azelaic just “isn’t for you,” this formula is honestly worth a try.
Please can you consult with your customers if you ever want to discontinue this product? will happily stock up if that ever happens.
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Anonymous
FirmAge
Love this! Works for my skin & allergic reactions! 😊
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Marie Donald
This cream is so healing to my skin
This cream is so healing to my skin. I have a sensitivity to citrus products and get a terrible rash and my face will itch. This is the only product that calms my skin.I apply this and within a few hours the rash has diminished and the itchiness is gone. The Calendula Blossom Cream has saved my skin.
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Anonymous
Love it!
I love this product & so does my skin! For me, that is a huge blessing.