Garden of Wisdom's Thanakha Blemish Clearing Tonic is a gentle yet powerful skin-soothing formula designed to target blemishes, irritation, and inflammation while supporting overall skin clarity and resilience. At the heart of this tonic is Thanakha Extract (Limonia Acidissima), a traditional Burmese skincare ingredient revered for centuries for its cooling, calming, and protective properties. Thanakha is rich in marmesin, a natural compound that protects UVA, helping shield the skin from environmental stressors and sun damage. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-brightening benefits by reducing nitric oxide (a key contributor to inflammation), scavenging free radicals, and inhibiting tyrosinase to help reduce hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Coumarin supports healthy collagen and elastin production, promoting smoother, more resilient skin.

Complementing Thanakha’s unique properties are Juniper Berry Hydrosol and Neem Leaf Hydrosol - two botanical waters known for their purifying, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Juniper Berry helps calm redness and soothe conditions like eczema, while Neem Leaf is deeply cleansing, making it ideal for acne-prone or infection-prone skin. This tonic can be especially beneficial for those dealing with flare-ups, blemishes, or reactive skin, as it restores balance, comfort, and a clearer complexion. Use it daily to tone, refresh, and fortify your skin’s defenses—without stripping its natural protective barrier.

Method of Application
After cleansing spritz face (not too much) and let dry naturally. Wait a few minutes before moving forward with your daily routine. You can also apply this in the evening before bed. Apply serums, etc. afterward.

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
Juniper Berry Hydrosol anti-inflammatory, calming, wound healing, excellent to calm eczema flare-ups, antiseptic
Neem Leaf Hydrosol healing, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, naturally cleansing,  excellent for eczema, acne, and skin infections
Thanakha Extract (Limonia Acidissima Extract) this extract allows the protective layer of oil on the skin to remain intact, mildly astringent, soothing, cooling
Leucidal SF (lactobacillus ferment) paraben free, broad spectrum preservative