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 :)
Love this cleanser. Gentle and seems to hydrate and leave my skin with a little glow.
Majik Azulene Cleanser
Anonymous
Great
Great
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Anonymous
So clean and pure
So clean and pure. That’s all we need. No chemicals! Thank you GOW!
Clearly Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum (Leucidal SF)
Shannon Loe
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!
Love this cleanser. Gentle and seems to hydrate and leave my skin with a little glow.
Sara
Thank you! so much for sharing this. We love hearing that the Majik Azulene Cleanser feels gentle on your skin and leaves it looking fresh and glowing. Azulene is such a beautiful ingredient for calm, comfortable skin, and we're so happy it’s working well for you. This cleanser contains copious amounts of one of our favorite creams, and this is why it is so gentle.
Markey and the GoW Team
Garden of Wisdom
Hi there
Thank You ❣️ so much for this review.
I personally love this serum. It is full of beautiful and rich ingredients. I am very proud of this one. 😊
Enjoy every drop. It is very concentrated and will last a long time.
Markey
So clean and pure. That’s all we need. No chemicals! Thank you GOW!
Hi there
YES, YES, YES ⭐
This is exactly what we do and have always strived for. You said it perfectly.
Clean, pure, and no chemicals.
We all appreciate that you took the time to send this review in.
Markey and Your GoW Team
I tend to hate the feeling of greasy, heavy creams and was pleasantly surprised by how this is neither of those! The unscented version still has a very light, pleasant, and quickly dissipated smell.
Hi Andy, Thank You 😊
This makes us smile. We worked hard to create a cream (the Flirty Mango Butter Cream) that feels nourishing without ever feeling heavy or greasy, so we love hearing that it felt just right for you. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
Markey
Garden of Wisdom ͙֒
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