Vitamin C serum is commonly applied to the skin to promote cell turnover, thereby producing a youthful, energized glow and reducing the appearance of marks and scars, says "Clinical Dermatology." Even if your skin is in perfect condition, vitamin C serum can assist your skin in staying beautiful. Vitamin C serum is often sold at spas and dermatologists' offices, but with a few minutes of time and some inexpensive ingredients, you can prepare vitamin C serum at home.
Step 1
Pour 1 tbsp. distilled water into a cup. Add 1 g ascorbic acid, which is a form of vitamin C, in the water. The ascorbic acid can be purchased in tablet or capsule form at a drugstore, pharmacy or health food store. Ensure that you use enough capsules or tablets to equal 1 g. For example, if each capsule contains 250 mg, you will require four capsules to equal 1 g. To add the contents of a capsule to the water, pull apart the capsule and pour its contents into the water. Crush a tablet prior to adding it to the water so it will dissolve faster.
Step 2
Stir the water with ascorbic acid with the spoon until the ascorbic acid is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Add 1 tsp. glycerin, which can be purchased at a drugstore or health food store, to the water and ascorbic acid. The glycerin will thicken the serum, allowing it to be applied to the face.
Step 4
Stir the glycerin with the spoon until it is thoroughly mixed with the water and ascorbic acid.
Step 5
Pour the vitamin C serum into a dark bottle. Secure the lid to the bottle and place it in a cool, dry place, such as your refrigerator.
Things You'll Need
- Dark bottle with lid
- 1 tbsp. distilled water
- 1 tsp. glycerin
- 1g ascorbic acid
- Cup
- Spoon
References
- "Alternative Cures: More than 1,000 of the Most Effective Natural Home Remedies"; Bill Gottlieb; 2008
- "Clinical Dermatology"; Richard Weller, John A. Hunter, John Savin and Mark Dahl; 2008
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