Garden of Wisdom

[chiaberry]

Just to share. Came across this from an Ebay seller based in Israel. Prices look good for Dead Sea Mineral Mud. Wanted to get some from GoW @ msshopalot's spree, but GoW was out of stock.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTHENTIC-DEAD-S...19506435314189

Aztec clay from www.vitacost.com mixed with apple cider vinegar is also high raved (as an alternative if you can't get hold of the Dead Sea Mineral Mud.

[Aud]

Aztec clay from www.vitacost.com mixed with apple cider vinegar is also high raved (as an alternative if you can't get hold of the Dead Sea Mineral Mud.

Thank you, will try that out in my next Vitacost order Just bought a bottle of Braggs' ACV @ NTUC today before reading this.

[luvenergy]

does the Glycerin Based Soap contains SLS or is it also as harsh?

[basic6]

Can the extra virginia olive oil that is sold in the NTUC be used for our face?

[Aud]

GoW free intl shipping for Jan for orders of US$300 & above. Time to join msshopalot's spree now

[Sydnal]

I purchased their Fruity Exfo 5% face cleanser, it contains salicylic and lactic acids.

I was really unhappy with the packaging. I do understand the packaging is simple to save on costs, which I have no problem with, but the cap on the bottle was one of those little flip tops. You press down one side and the other side pops up to dispense the product with. Well, the bottle itself was only sealed with cling wrap! Most bottles using that type of cap use the seals which are adhere onto the bottle which need to be peeled off before use.

This only had cling wrap underneath, and when I opened the package, a lot of the cleanser had spilled out. The bag was all wet inside and the bottles were covered in product.

I also found the cleanser quite harsh. I use acids all the time, so my skin is more than used to them, but it wasn't really the acids that I felt made the product seem harsh, but it seemed really 'soapy'. My reason for saying this is because in the past when I've had soap go up my nose, I get that burning sensation. I got the same sensation when using this and when I breathed out huge bubbles flew out everywhere!

It left my skin really tight and dry. I wasn't impressed at all, with the product or the packaging.

[chiaberry]

My recommendations:

Lactacyd facial cleanser in the morning (lactic acid pH balanced)

L'Oreal Revitalift Milky foam at night (after make up remover/cleansing oil) - has salicylic acid.

Above are drugstore products easily obtainable from Guardian/Watsons.

[sashaLEE]

sometimes packaging does play a huge role. i hate those products where i have to shake real hard to get it out...makes my real mad....

[belovedlulu]

looking at the no. of post makes me wanna tr out the products... kekeke

any of their product is the must try?

anyone spreeing let me know yeah, i would wanna join kekek.

[Mrs Vainpot]

Hi ladies,

I ordered a sample of the above product . After using some time, the tiny opening of the bottle is clogged! It is difficult to get the product out *sigh* I opened it and I saw brown residues. I suspect that is the cause of the blockage. Does any of you have the same problem as me?

[gracieg]

hi chiaberry,

ps. sorry ot ot a little~

tried to pm you but seems like you have exceeded the cap.

I read that you know of OptiMSM by Source Naturals. I have tried to search for this product but can't find it even on Source Naturals site. Could you advise me?

I am also saw Healtheries zinc plus and am keen on getting it. Just curious, if I consume both together will it have any side effects?

TIA babe~

[Evil Cat Cat]

sometimes packaging does play a huge role. i hate those products where i have to shake real hard to get it out...makes my real mad....

What i normally do with such products is I will turn the packaging upside down so that the product can move towards the opening. If it is still difficult to squeeze out, I will use a clean plastic crapper to crap out. + in the future try not to buy the product again unless it is that great.

A fren of mine wanna order GOW online but her orders are quite light. Shipping via vpost. If anybody is interested and can contact me within 2-3 days, that will be great. Thanks

[gracieg]

Hi babes, I could do with some help here pretties! I am changing my entire skincare recently and am especially keen in GoW products! I have combi skin, sensitive and acne-prone. Here are some items I've picked out so far:

Cleanser:
- Heather Blossom Cleanser
- Jen's Green Tea/Shea Cleanser (Gentle)

HA Serum:
- Cranberry Fruit HA Serum
- Manuka Honey HA Serum

Moisturiser:
Need a light, hydrating day-time moisturiser

Overall Treatment:
- Light n' Brite Serum
- Marityme AntiOxidant Gel
- Sebum Control AntiOxidant Serum
- Majik Coconut Revival Cream

Spot Treatment:
- GoW Oh NO!! What Did I Do to My Skin?!?!
- GoAway Scar Gel

Eye Treatment:
- GoW Eye Majik [No Wax] Cream
- GoaWay Circles

Scrub (is this a must before the Mask? as I have pretty sensitive skin and given past bad experiences with scrubs ):
- Takrai Lemongrass Cleanser
- Not Tonight Honey Cleansing Mask

Mask:
Am looking at a Clay one heard this is good, any in particular to recommend?

Oh, and any particularly good products under the Camelia Rose range?

I am definitely open to all suggestions, just all out for better beautiful skin! TIA~ :D

[Yuri21]

Purchased some hydrosols from GOW and I gotta ask this question: why are they so thick and concentrated? The hydrosols I received from MilagroTrading were very watery. Is there anything wrong with the GOW hydrosols?