Garden of Wisdom's Tomato Fruit Hyaluronic Acid Serum contains lycopene, the pigment responsible for tomatoes' rich red hue. This serum combines hydration with lycopene's potent antioxidant properties. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, Tomato Fruit Extract helps to shield the skin from UV damage. Additionally, the fleshy fruit of the tomato is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, along with essential fatty acids, further enhancing its nourishing benefits for the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid's prowess in retaining moisture is truly remarkable, making it a highly sought-after ingredient in skincare. Its ability to hold such a significant amount of water helps to keep the skin hydrated, resulting in a more youthful and supple appearance. Additionally, its lightweight texture allows the skin to breathe, while its moisturizing properties help to plump up the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines. The fact that it dries quickly without leaving a sticky residue further enhances its appeal, making it an ideal choice for various skincare formulations.
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 into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it 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. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely 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 (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Spring Water- hydrating
Tomato Fruit Extract - potent anti-oxidant, high in vitamins A, C, and E, nourishing
Hyaluronic Acid (bio-engineered source) - hydrating,
can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water Leucidal SF (Lactobacillus Ferment) - is a natural probiotic based preservative created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium.
