What’s in the Temple Gardens™ Products? They smell so good!

Temple Gardens™ uses all-natural ingredients. Even our hand, body, and face creams are made with a vegetable glycerin base – not animal glycerin. Our oils are all natural and mostly cold-pressed to preserve the natural energetic properties and ingredients found in the oils. All the herbal ingredients in our products are prepared according to Chinese principles and extracted in a 5:1 ratio which means that they are extracted and refined five times so that you get more pure plant properties and less fiber, filler, and unwanted waste. This makes the herbal properties stronger than normal. Our plant extracts are clean and vibrant to preserve their energetic values. The rich fresh aroma comes from the plants and ingredients themselves.

Why is Temple Gardens™ different than other skin care products?

Most products are chemicalized, that is, the plant extractions from whence the ingredient originated has been broken down to a molecular chemical and combined with other chemicals. They are no longer plants with particular energetic characteristics, but just chemicals which have no life force. The body does not recognize them as nutritious and therefore does not pick them up and use them to enhance life. The body does recognize Chinese Herbs and plants because their molecular structure and “nature” have been left in tact. They are a nutritious source for the body. As these products are used on the skin, they are readily absorbed into the channels.

What are the energetic pathways talked about in the brochure?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, energetic pathways, channels, aka: Meridians, are pathways where energy from the life force is dispersed and spread throughout the body via these energetic “highways.” Chinese Herbs and plants are effective in helping to nourish these pathways so that more vital energy reaches its destination throughout your body.

What causes wrinkles and how do these products help wrinkles disappear?

The skin is an external organ. It is designed to encase the body, but it keeps growing even when we stop! Age and environment, stress, diet, alcohol and smoking can age the skin faster. Surging hormone factors can also dramatically affect the skin. If you’ve ever seen a tree lose it’s leaves and start to hibernate for the winter, you will notice that most will lose the top leaves of the top branches first. The energy of the tree begins to recede inside and the upper leaves turn color and fall off. In a way, the skin on the face is like the tree’s leaves and branches. Our head and face is the highest part of our body and takes the brunt of the environment every day. Every stress in our body can show up on our face. As we age, the lustrous beauty of our face and skin begins to wane before the rest of our body does. We can reduce the signs of aging by a good diet, enough sleep, and exercise and a simpler life style. These are internal factors. Temple Gardens™ Skin Care Products are designed to put vitality and energy back into our skin from what our daily stress, lifestyle, and environment takes away. The Mask exfoliates dead and damaged skin cells. It also tightens the skin and allows the excess skin to shrink over time. The energetic ingredients help the skin to rejuvenate and revitalize so it can repair. With continued use, these products improve the overall appearance of the skin.

My skin is dry. Will the mask further dry my skin?

The Temple Gardens™ All-Natural Skin Care Mask and the Energizing Eye Mask are made to nourish your skin. They do not contain chemicals or clays or salts which dry the skin. Those with normal to dry skin will notice a marked improvement to the tone and elasticity of their skin just using it twice a week. Mrs. Schmidt’s husband has extremely dry skin. Yet with use of two and three times a week, the quality and texture of his skin improved greatly. Following with the Temple Gardens™ Finishing Oil and the Temple Gardens Supreme Touch Face Cream day and night will increase the overall tone and elasticity and condition of the skin.

The oils are listed to show use of them on certain parts of the body. Can I use the oils on other parts of the body not specified?

It is not advisable to do this. The oils are designed to be applied in their designated parts of the body as described. For instance applying the Nourishing Foot Oil is very good to relax the feet and back of the legs, however, applying this to the breast tissue would not help the breast tissue become firm because there are difference ingredients which have different effects. The herbs and ingredients are designed for specific areas and channels only. It is best to follow directions as indicated and to read all the cautions and to test a spot before applying full use.

How soon will I notice a difference?

Everyone is different. Some people notice a difference right away, some, especially those with severely damaged and neglected skin, may take longer. It depends on your own skin’s condition and the number of times you apply the Temple Gardens™ products. If you want to heal acne or help reduce severe wrinkles, using the products irregularly or randomly may not be effective because you are not giving your skin the nutrition and energetic balance it needs. Regular use, daily, three times a week, or even twice a week, depending on the individual’s needs and skin condition, will determine the overall effect of the products on your skin.

What is the difference between redness that comes from increased energy and redness that comes from an allergic reaction?

Some people experience a slight pinking or flushing when first using these products. According to our experience, this is due to the previously deficient areas of the skin being without energy for a while. If you rub your skin while removing the mask, this can cause redness. This is why it is advised to NOT rub the mask off, but simply flush off with tepid water. These products stimulate the energy of the skin and help the skin to revitalize. An allergic reaction might be one in which the redness occurs with some irritation and does not subside after a few hours.

After I use the mask, I get something that looks like a pimple. It turns red and then gets a white head on it? What is that?

The masks are designed to draw out impurities that are below the surface of the skin. These impurities can be dirt or dead lymph cells such as pus which are brought to the surface of the skin and washed away. In this way, the energetic channels below the surface of the skin can stay clean and continue their job of rejuvenating the skin.

My skin is oily. Should I use the Revitalizing Finishing Oil after a mask treatment?

We have found that most people, particularly older women find that the Finishing Oil does not cause their skin to become increasingly oily. In fact, after using the mask and following with the oil, the skin condition improves greatly with less evidence of oil residue. Teenagers and young adults in their twenties going through hormonal changes may find the Supreme Touch Face Cream is a great follower to the mask treatment. Each skin is different so preferences will be different. However, consistency is very important in any skin care program.