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Vitamin C Serum

This DIY vitamin C serum is made with just a few natural ingredients to help brighten skin, fade dark spots, and even out tone all without the $50+ price tag.

Materials

  • 1/2 tsp L-ascorbic acid vitamin c powder
  • 1 tsp glycerin
  • 2 tbspp distilled water or hydrosol
  • 2 drops essential oil optional
  • 6 drops Geogard ECT preservative optional
  • few drops vitamin E oil optional
  • pH strips for testing

Instructions

  • Add the essential oils to the glycerin.
  • Add the ascorbic acid to the water and stir until fully dissolved.
  • Add glycerin to the water. Then add in the preservative and vitamin E oil, if using.
  • Test the pH of the product. It should be between pH 3.0–3.5.
  • Stir well and pour into a dark glass bottle.
  • To Use: Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin once a day (ideally at night). Follow with a moisturizer. Always wear SPF in the morning as this can make you more sun sensitive.

Notes

  • The essential oil is optional.
  •  Even with a preservative, Vitamin C oxidizes quickly. Keep it in a dark glass bottle in the fridge, and use it within a few weeks. If it turns yellow or orange, it has oxidized.
  •  This is for a 5% vitamin c serum which should be gentle enough for a beginner. Always do a patch test first.