Soothing Cleansing Gel is a gentle surfactant and 100% Soap-FREE cleanser. This is an all-around soothing cleanser suitable for all skin types. We wanted to offer a cleanser free of surfactants, soaps, and solvents. Soapnut herb and yucca herbal hydrosol will gently cleanse your skin, while wild cherry bark hydrosol and marshmallow root infusions help soothe your skin. *Due to this product using our fermented preservative Leucidal SF, it can continue to ferment, which lends itself to a fermentation scent. This won't always be present if a batch has just been made. If this is an issue, please ask us to scent it.
Method of Application Dispense about a dime to a nickel-sized amount of cleanser into the palm of your hand. Drip warm or hot water into your palm, then rub your hands together to emulsify. Pat into skin, wipe off gently with a wet, warm cotton or bamboo clean washcloth. Do not massage into your skin. Only cleanse in the A.M. if necessary
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.
Infusion Of: spring water, soapnuts (gentle, natural sudsing herb), marshmallow root (offers a protective barrier for the skin and hydrating) Aloe Vera Gel soothing, healing, inhibits the growth of some bacteria, anti-inflammatory Wild Cherry Bark Hydrosol mildly astringent, hydrating, soothing Yucca Root Hydrosol full of saponins this root has been used by Native Americans as shampoo, to treat hair loss and dandruff while helping to relieve scalp sores Xanthan Gum natural thickener Leucidal SF(Lactobacillus Ferment) 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 AMTicide® Coconut is created by fermenting Cocos nucifera (Coconut) fruit with lactobacillus to deliver a non-irritating, effective and multifunctional preservative
Upon doing the cottonball test this item did not clean my face properly for me . I only use jojoba oil and concealer in a few places. I do believe it has quality ingredients, I have mixed it w the Skin Friendly Cucumber cleanser as to make that cleanser more gentle for MY high maintenance skin.
Hi Julie
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Soothing Cleansing Gel. We apologize that the product did not meet your expectations and we understand that finding the right cleanser for your skin can be a challenge.
We appreciate your feedback and would like to suggest trying our Skin Friendly Cucumber cleanser, which you have already mixed with our Soothing Cleansing Gel. It may be a better fit for your high maintenance skin. We also recommend using a gentle exfoliator occasionally to
help ensure a deep clean.
We strive to provide quality products and we hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Again, thank you for your honesty as well,
Markey
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Gianna
It’s love at first slather!
Imagine a softness so exquisite it melts into your skin as if it was always there. This gel really does soothe, and mix in come skin-friendly cucumber cleanser into the mix and you’ve really got the party started! This is the clean you’ve always dreamed of minus the stripped vibe. Excess oil is banished into a distant memory, shining clean skin is the star, and you’re left feeling cool as a cucumber. 0% guilt. 100% pampered. I.Am.Hooked.
Thank you, Gianna!
Your review made our whole team smile, “love at first slather” might just be our new favorite phrase! We’re so happy the Soothing Cleansing Gel is treating your skin (and senses) to the gentle, cucumber-kissed clean you deserve. No dryness, no guilt, just glow.
Here’s to many more moments of feeling cool as a cucumber.
~ Markey & the Garden of Wisdom team
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Cortney Gilbert
Best cleanser for PD!
The only cleanser that really calmed my perioral dermatitis. So gentle and works so well. I think I’m on my third bottle and don’t see myself changing from this cleanser!
Cortney,
Wow ~ thank you! We’re so happy to hear this cleanser has been a game-changer for your perioral dermatitis. Calming and gentle is exactly what we were going for, so it means the world to know it’s making a difference. Third bottle in? That’s the ultimate compliment! 😊 We’re honored to be part of your routine.
Thank you, again, for your beautiful review.
Markey
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Natalie Bajandas
Cleansing Gel
This is a good product, and I'd recommend it for sensitive skin and people who don't wear any makeup.
Hi Natalie! Thank you for the kind review. We appreciate this.
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S.
A Nice and Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive/Sensitized Complexions
This is a pleasant, oh so delightfully natural product which I recently purchased to sometimes alternate with pure aloe vera gel (inner fillet) for cleansing my face. It leaves the skin soft and, indeed, clean. Rather than wipe this product off, I instead opt to rinse it off with tepid water before gently patting my skin dry with a clean muslin square. I don't wear makeup and prefer to wear a 50 SPF hat (sometimes plus organic raspberry seed oil) in lieu of sunscreen. Thus, removing these things is not an issue for me so some kind of gentle cleanser plus water is all I require.
We really appreciate you reviewing this product and that you are finding it to work well for you! Thank you :)
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Honey Butter Cleanser
Lyn
VISIBLE EFFECTS IN AGING SKIN
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
Quiet Glow Hand Crème
Laura
It Just Happened skin hydrator
Very hydrating and just what my skin needed. Helped me tremendously.
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Laura
Copper Peptides
Wonderful product! I Noticed a more lifted youthful glow.
Indigo Glow Copper .5% Peptide Renewal Serum
Anonymous
Great oil
Great oil, smells nice and worked well for my beard oil blend. I did some research and this was a non-typical carrier oil I wanted to try. Leaves a nice shine and absorbs well.
Daikon Radish Oil
Kelly Durden
My skin immediately looks and feels better after using this
My skin immediately looks and feels better after using this. Its a must have in my routine now.
Eternal Youth Elixir - Rejuvenation Formula
Beans
works for my sensitive, allergy-prone skin
Got a full size! I need limited ingredient products due to my skin's Mystery Sensitivities. This serum doesn't aggravate my skin,yippee!
Azelaic Acid 8% Serum
Linda J
I just started using this product
I just started using this product, thus it is too soon to write a review since I have only used this product 3 times.
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Margie,
This is so lovely to read… thank you
It means a lot, especially knowing you’ve tried so many of our cleansers. We’re really glad this one is standing out for
you… that balance of gentleness, softness, and still feeling clean is exactly what we hope for.
Our best, always your GoW team and Jen, of course ℒ ♡
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
Lyn ... Thank you!
This means so much… truly ❤️
Hearing that it’s making a visible difference, especially in deeper lines, is something we never take lightly. And the fact that you came back for the larger size, and then again during the sale… that kind of trust means everything to us.
Thank you for sharing this so thoughtfully.
Markey, Jen, and our amazing team ͙֒
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
Hi Margie!
This is such a good description
That “rich at first but absorbs quickly” feeling is exactly the sweet spot… I’m so glad your skin is loving it.
NOTE: My skin loves it too. My hands are about to turn 70 (nothing else, of course), and this is very comforting.
Thank you for being a lovely customer and friend.
Your GoW Team
