Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in anti-aging products because its high antioxidant content fights free radicals and helps reverse the signs of sun damage, making skin look younger and brighter. Since many anti-aging products come with a high price tag, making your own vitamin C serum at home can give you healthy-looking skin at budget-friendly prices. Following vitamin C serum directions requires careful measurement, but it's a fairly simple process.
Step 1
Add the L-ascorbic acid to the bottle.
Step 2
Pour in a little distilled water. Use a spoon or chopstick to stir the water and L-ascorbic acid together until the L-ascorbic acid is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Add the rest of the water to mixture in the bottle. Use a spoon or chopstick to stir the liquid in the bottle a few times.
Step 4
Add the vegetable glycerin to the liquid in the bottle and stir the mixture with a chopstick.
Step 5
Seal the bottle and shake it vigorously up and down to mix the ingredients completely.
Step 6
Store the mixture in a cool place away from sunlight, such as a refrigerator. It should stay fresh for two to three days.
Step 7
Use your fingers or a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of serum over your clean face and throat before you go to sleep. Wash the serum off when you wash your face in the morning.
Tips and Warnings
- You can find L-ascorbic acid at health food stores or online. Be sure to purchase L-ascorbic acid instead of regular ascorbic acid, and choose L-ascorbic acid in its pure form, without any additional ingredients. L-ascorbic acid comes in crystal or powdered form. Both work for this recipe, but the powder dissolves more easily in water. To sterilize your glass container, run it through the dishwasher or wipe it inside and out with rubbing alcohol.
- Avoid getting the vitamin C serum in your eyes. Some people may be sensitive to vitamin C. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to test the serum on a patch of skin before applying it to your entire face. You can add less L-ascorbic acid if you need a gentler serum. If you experience any burning or discomfort, see a dermatologist.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 tsp. L-ascorbic acid powder
- 3 1/2 tsp. distilled water
- 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable glycerin
- Tinted glass container, sterilized
References
- "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy to Use Recipes for Body,Bath and Hair (Revised Edition); Janice Cox; 2002
- VivaWoman: DIY Beauty Homemade Vitamin C Serum
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