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Vitamin C serum is an anti-aging natural skincare ingredient often found in high-end beauty regimens. You can find this antioxidant in many moisturizers, lotions, and creams as well. Why all the fuss? And is it possible to make your own (much less expensive!) vitamin C serum at home?
I’ve researched, experimented, and tried it out and the answer is… yes you can!
Vitamin C Serum Benefits
Vitamin C is touted as an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle cream, and for good reason. Vitamin C is helpful for brightening and tightening skin. (This works if you take it internally too!).
Researchers found that regular use of vitamin C on the skin will:
- Increase collagen production in the skin, which fights wrinkles (I personally like to take gelatin and vitamin C internally too for this purpose)
- Brighten and tighten the skin
- Reduce the effects of negative sun exposure (Note: Not all sun exposure is bad)
- Mitigate some chlorine exposure
- Help skin repair and renew itself at a cellular level
While I love these benefits, many of these products also cost an arm and a leg. Thankfully, there is a natural, homemade and inexpensive alternative (noticing a trend here?) that seems to work just as well.
How to Make Your Own Vitamin C Serum
In just a few simple steps, you can make your own brightening facial serum.
First, you will need a few items:
- a dark-colored bottle with dropper (I love how these bottles look on the bathroom counter!)
- a quality vitamin C powder (linked below)
- filtered or distilled water
Next, just mix in the ratios below and store! Use as you would a facial toner. Note: Since it contains no preservatives, this serum will last about two weeks and needs to be stored in the fridge.
This serum works on most skin types, especially dry or aging skin. Customize your results based on your skin type by:
- If you have more oily skin or combination, consider trying this vitamin C toner with witch hazel instead.
- If you have acne-prone skin, try this sea spray for skin in addition to or instead of vitamin C serum.
Cautions & Tips
Here’s the best way to use vitamin C serum, from personal experience:
- Measure carefully and do not add extra vitamin C as it is acidic and can/will burn the skin if the concentration is too high. If you are dealing with a lot of wrinkles or very dry skin, extra vitamin C can be added, but work up slowly and test on the inner arm before applying it to the face.
- If you have extra sensitive skin, dilute with even more water.
- Alternatively, to make the vitamin c less irritating, you can add baking soda to make the serum more alkaline.
- This is best paired with a natural skincare routine like oil cleansing.
Vitamin C Serum Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ tsp vitamin C powder
- 1 TBSP distilled water (OR 1 tsp distilled water + 2 TBSP vegetable glycerine)
Instructions
- In a small, dark-colored container, combine the vitamin C powder and the water.
- If you are only using water and vitamin C, you are done. This will store for up to 2 weeks or longer in the fridge.
- If you are using glycerin, dissolve the vitamin C in 1 teaspoon of water, then stir in 2 tablespoons of glycerin and store. This version will last a month or longer.
Notes
This article was medically reviewed by Cynthia Thurlow, NP, the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, nurse practitioner, international speaker, and globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
Ever used a vitamin C serum on your skin? How did it work for you? Share below?
what about using vitamin C ampoules? those who can be injected. Could it work directly or with the glycerin?
Ascorbic acid doesn’t do well in water. It goes rancid before if can even hit the skin vitamin C can be very tricky to stabilise
Ascorbic acid is a synthetic chemical that looks like the vitamin c mollecules. I believe most of it produced in the US is made from sunsidized, GMO corn in a book an in New Jersey. I think you need to look into natural vitamin C sources such as acerola cherry powder, camucamu, sea buckthorn and even orange peel….
If you look into the works of Linus Pauling, Dr. Saul, etc. You will see that vitamin c as ascorbic acid has saved countless lives. It is no different than what most other animals produce on daily basis. Its exact chemical makeup is identical to pure ascorbic acid. When ascorbate is made correctly, it does not matter whether it comes from GMO corn or otherwise. It can be safely given to even those with severe corn allergies. Humans are one of the only animals that do not make their own internal ascorbic acid. This coming from a mother who only believes in vitamins and minerals from food, never supplements, save vitamin c and magnesium. Once upon a time we could get enough vitamin c from food sources but with the toxicity of this world now, we simply cannot. Look into high dosing internally.
I was wondering if vitamin C tablets could be crushed finely & used instead of purchasing vitamin C powder ? Thanks
Am eagerly waiting to know the same.. please do let us know.. Thanks
I would like to know this answer as well. Cause I have plenty of vitamin C Tablets…
I mix mine with coconut oil or pure aloe vera- works great! I also use the Hyaluronic Acid with vitamin C capsules. I can just use one at a time and not worry about it going bad. Just open the gelatin capsule and dump it and mix either aloe or organic coconut oil. ( I also use coconut oil as a makeup remover.
Hi, I’m wondering where do you purchase hydraulic acid? I live in British Columbia, Canada.
Thanks
Hi,
I’m in BC also and have looked everywhere. I just bought mine from Bulk Actives online. I have the crystals from Choices but they are a pain to dissolve.
I also use Hyaluronic acid and organic rose hip seed oil (natural retinol) in my serum and its amazing. The ultra fine l-ascorbic is so g=hard to find locally. I got 90g for 27 USD (shipping and all) bit pricey but it goes a long way.
I live in Okanagan and find that Nature’s Fare sells pure hyaluronic acid serum (Episilk), in a darkened, 30 ml bottle. It is rather costly at $74.99 plus tax, but the good news is that a little goes a long way. I use a Vitamin C serum (Viva Bio Brightening) in a dark 25 ml bottle for $34.99. Again, a little goes a long way.
The Vitamin C serum also contains Sunflower Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil Cold Press, Avocado Oil, Vit E, Rosehip Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Vanilla Planifilia Oil, Lavender Angustifilia Oil, Angelica Dahurica, Mandarine Oil.
You have to shake the bottle well and apply a THIN layer to desired areas. Use on a clean face. Open pores up by placing a hot as you can tolerate facecloth for 1-2 minutes. I exfoliate every 2nd day, as every day is said to be too much.
Allow the Vit C serum to dry for a couple of minutes (skin absorption) and follow up by dabbing (do not overuse) hyaluronic acid serum. I am an older woman (over 50) and have just begun this regime, so I cannot state as of yet, any results. But I can say that my skin (after only 4 days) is already softer and I have seen reduction in some blemishes.
I should say that after exfoliating, I use ACV (apple cider vinegar) mixed with equal part distilled or filtered water as a toner, then after a couple of minutes, use the ‘hot facecloth’, so that I am applying the serums to a clean face.
Coconut oil, castor oil and vitamin E are being used for eyelashes and eyebrows. Sweet almond oil for dark circles/bags under eyes. I am drinking plenty of water per day, cut out sugar, breads, sweets, processed food and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Exercise is being incorporated into my lifestyle also.
The sooner one starts in life the better! Thumbs up to wellness mama…keep up the great work! I only just stumbled across this site because I was wondering if I could save some money by making my own serums. ; ))
The reason I mentioned diet and exercise (as well as plenty of proper sleep) is because the outside will definitely reflect what is going on on the inside. Hope this helps someone. God bless!
I bought hyarulic acid in gel capsule, and liquid vitamin c.. Can I add that strait to my coconut oil? How much do you think!
No, because they are made with binders.
Probably depending on what other ingredients were included.
Actually, the answer is no. Well, not ideally, because AA oxidizes the minute it hits the water, and so quickly, unless it is a fine powder that dissolves almost instantly, you will be losing all the healing power as you wait for the coarse powder to completely dissolve. I suppose if you want exfoliation……you could move a bit quicker? 🙂
Actually the rate of oxidation does increase dramatically when it is dissolved (why you really should use dissolved C within 7 days), but oxidation rate is slower when crystalline because the individual crystals are not dissolved.
I wouldn’t use crushed tablets as they contain excipients not wanted on the skin. Order a small container of NOW Foods Ascorbic Acid on Amazon. I’ve been taking it (orally) for 10 yrs. It’s good stuff & USP (pharmaceutical grade) which is important as you want purity….Good luck! I’m going to make my own and glad I already have the C on hand! I think I’ll make it with water and apply with cotton ball after I cleanse my face. Then, I’ll follow with my other skin care products, like moisturizer.
IS IT SAFE TO USE THE 1000G EVERESCENT VIT C TABLET DISSOLVED IN A BIT OF DISTILLED WATER MIXED IN WITH A FACE CREAM? I AM 50 AND HAVE DEVELOPED ACNE FOR SOME REASON OR OTHER. I USE THE SAME EVERESCENT TABLETS ORALY FOR SOME YEARS WHICH HAS TAKEN AWAY ALL THE DARK SKIN BLOTHES I HAD. SO IF VITC IS SO GOOD ORALY, SURELY IT WOULD DO WONDERS ON THE OUTSIDE TOO. PLEASE ADVISE.
VIT-C TABLETS CONTAINS AT LEAST 8 PRODUCTS IN IT SUCH US BINDERS, STABILIZERS, FILLERS, DISINTEGRANT …
DO NOT DISSOLVE AND READILY IT CANT BE USED .
Please Do Not use Vit C tablets. There are fillers and colours.
I use only cosmetic grade ascorbic acid and glycerin and water.
I buy all my DIY products at Bulkactives.com.
I mention them because I’ve been so happy with their products. I’m not paid to promote them and I doubt they even know who I am.
When you make the Sejm, how are you actually applying it to your face? On a cotton ball? Spray?
I have been oil cleansing every since I read your post on it last January and love it. When I am finished there is some oil residue still on my face. Is it ok to use the c serum in top, or will the oil keep it from absorbing? I am anxious to try this!
Yes, I would love to know the answer to this as well.
I find glycerine makes the serum very sticky. I currently use the recipe from gorgeously green and her recipe only calls for 1 tsp of glycerine and I can hardly stand the stickiness from that. I’m going to try using aloe Vera with my next batch.
I just started using deep sean minerals,expensive (when you buy from the retailer) ebay it. wow wow wow, my skin is softer than it has ever been, I’m in my fourties,My combination skin is now under control, I no longer have servere oily T zone. I take Balckmore’s vitamin C to help from the inside out, my neck skin is improving amculatly. and only after nearly a week of taking VitaminC. 🙂
Please send me the URL address for the deep sea minerals
What brand are the deep sea minerals?
Hi , can you use pure L-ascorbic acid for this ? I noticed your vit c is a mix of berries etc ….
Hi! We may be in the same skin boat, I’m curious what deep sea minerals products you have been using?
I have Ester-C powder with Citrus Bioflavonoids by American Health. It is brownish-grey in color. Can that be used instead of the crystals?
Thanks.
Michelle
No it can’t. Google. It will not absorb into the skin as well, although there is some implication it may help over the very long term with the deeper layers of skin. I am looking for immediate results, so perhaps a combo of both Vit C’s would be an option for you.
i’m very confused by your comment. i googled homemade vitamin c serums and came across a blip on youtube from a dermatologist who advised against making them specifically because regular vitamin c is water soluble and supposedly does not absorb into skin well. he said vitamin c ester is better!
Then that dermatologist didn’t know what they were talking about. For one Ester-C is just as water-soluble as regular C, and no more fat-soluble, and besides all the research says regular Vitamin C absorbs better than any other type (including fat soluble variety ascorbyl palmitate). Ester C contains partially oxidized C, which doesn’t contribute metabolism boosting electrons. All the pros of Ester C vs regular C is entirely produced by the Ester C industry. All other studies find it’s efficacy no better and often worse than regular c.
You are FULL of awesome goodness! Thank you for breaking that down for us!
This awesome!i have to try this as I do lot of aqua aerobic in chlorinated pool and was looking for ways to increase my vitamin c. Would like to all you though, if you don’t mind, which kind do you take orally? Is it the same powder and how much do u take from it?
I take camu camu as it is the one I tolerate better right now
How do you disolve camu camu powder?i tried a lot and it doesn’t t work
Same problem here! Camu camu doesn’t dissolve in water!
I take Ester-C tablets (and also L-Lysine) by Solgar to aid in collagen production. They’re both great products to use! It’s great quality for the price & it’s easy on the stomach and releases over time, so you don’t just get a huge dose then excrete it through the urine.
Hi I was just reading thru and at first is seemed to be a potion to be applied on the face and now you’re talking about taking the vit C orally. Could you pse explain cause I don’t understand where the facial cream stops and the taking of vit C orally begins. Thanks for being patient with me.
RAchel
I use L-ascorbic Acid that is the most absorbable with water and instead of glycerin i use aloe vera gel.
Same proportions? How well does the aloe vera work? How often do you make a new batch?
yes same proportion. In general L-ascorbic Acid is very unstable, light, temperature, humidity sensitive. So small batches every week or two.
What / where do you recommend that I buy the L-ascorbic acid and aloe vera gel? Thanks!
I am sorry but I live in Spain and we have diferent suppliers here.
I live in Spain too, in Madrid. Could you tell me where you buy your supplies? At an herbolario?
I live in Sweden the health supplies is very pricy here so I buy from the company Iherb. You can find vit c for very good prices there. Just make sure its L-ascorbic
iherb.com are great for these things
I am moving to Spain. Where can I buy these products?
Thanks,
Carolyn
What’s going on in Spain? Everybody is moving there is it expensive? I would like to live there too. What do I need to do first, visit and look around.
There are different molecular compounds of vitaminc C, but as it turns out the most absorbable and beneficial is the easiest to make: L-Ascorbic. For that reason all vitamin C powder is composed of 99% L-ascorbic. Beware of those charging you more because theirs is “L-Ascorbic”, insinuating the other cheaper stuff is not.
Hello
Can you tell me what are the quantity you use for the aloea vera 1 oz? how many teaspoon of vitamin c powder to make 5%, 10% 15% 20%?
how long does it last to oxidize?
This method is easier. Take a paper plate and fold in half Put the vitamin C tablet on the fold and close the paper plate. old in half again. Take anything a kitchen mallet or a shoe lolol and hit a few times. Once you have it down 2 shots does the trick!!!! also Vitamin C doesnt stay potent long. Really only a week and I put it in a dark bottle with a liquid dropper in it from a pharmacy. I am not the expert but my friend is. I buy the hydraulic acid from Drugstore.com and that is less then $13.00 for a large bottle that lasts me at least 2 months. I used to use Henrikson and it was pricey for their vitamin C serum but after reading and seeing how fast it loses it potency I have done this. I do not refrigerate and the dark bottle helps tremendously for 7 days. I am not a youngster. I am 56 and I am very happy with my skin. Mind you this is a serum so stick with a good moisturizer. All department store stuff Lancome etc are crazy priced and yes I did use that at 1 time but since the year 2000 Macys had a line called Prescriptives and now you can get it on line and the service is amazing with decent prices. Once you sign up and start a first order they have a few times a year 30 percent off and I go crazy for their moisturizer and eye creams and UNTIL you find what you like free shipping both ways and service is unbelievable. On line chat, online picture chat and phone. If you wash your face and their all clean comes in a BIG tube and is amazing and lasts at least a year and put the hydraulic acid on and the vitamin C which you need after the hydraulic acid you need a TINY amount of moisturizer and that lasts for about 6 months too. I have returned things many times and never a problem. Chat is amazing too. I just wrote a book! I am sorry but I have hit comment and it isnt responding?
Hi Randy
How much of hydraulic acid and vitamin c are exactly that you are using and how?
I cannot afford the prices on the market I am 60 years old and I need good advice on how to erase some wrinkles around mouth ,eyes and in between eyes area…
What can I say? …I feel that I am falling apart!
DONNA please don’t use vitamin c tablets like Randi has advised. You could be putting all sorts of things into your skin by using tablets….because tablets come with added ingredients like binders, fillers and sweeteners. You need to use a pure L-ascorbic acid. Try amazon. A small 100-200 gram pouch won’t cost you more than 5 dollars or so. But make sure it’s non gmo L-ascorbic acid. …and not plain ascorbic acid. You don’t need to mix with hyaluronic acid. …This is just an ingredient that helps to hold moisture in the skin. The cheapest and most effective method is to use plain distilled water…..or rise water or any other type of hydrosol, a little vegetable glycerin and the L-ascorbic acid.once you have mixed it, and provided it’s kept in a cool place in a dark bottle….It will easily latest 2 weeks. If it develops a yellow tinge,then it’s time to make a new batch.
Vitamin E works miracles when applied over the vit C serum and works as a moisturiser as well as a sunscreen and helps to diminish any freckles or age spots that may have already developed.
I feel the same, Donna…falling apart… except I’m 69.
Does the glycerin version also have to be kept in the fridge?
can regular vitamin C powder, not crystals, also be used? Do you know how much is absorbed? I am trying to up my Vit C dose and am interested in learning more about transdermal recipes, especially the most absorbable ones with no harmful ingredients. Thanks.
Hi Katie!
I love your blog!! And use it a lot! Thank you so much!
I have a question. From what I read, vit c is very unstable while dissolved and water-soluble which doesn’t allow it to get through lipid walls of the cells. In order to override those problems, the producers add all kind of stuff which make it so expensive.
So, if we mix just water and vit c, do you think it still gets absorbed well? Your opinion ?
Thank you
For all those in doubt please read the following article:
Dr. Perricone
Antioxidants & Skincare
He is absolutely inccorrect about Vit C ester.
ESTER C + UV RAYS = DISTRUCTION TO THE SKIN
“Why it can be Disastrous to use the Wrong Vitamin C” for details. In the meantime, if you use a product containing ascorbyl palmitate, be sure to stay out of the sun. Under UV exposure, ascorbyl palmitate is toxic to skin cells and contributes to disease states including skin
That Felecia Rose site feels biased to me. Just the very uncomfortable feeling I get that they knock everything but don’t offer enough science to back claims. How honest can they be? They say “Skin levels of vitamin C drop 425% by middle age”; I only have a HS diploma but I wonder, how can something drop by 425%. After the first 100% of dropping, there should be nothing left to drop.
Tara is correct. Ascorbyl palmitate is bad for your skin due to the free radicals formed when exposed to UV rays (the sun).
I understand what your saying and I am going to experiment with mixing the Vit C with Coconut oil that I have used for many 20+ yrs., the oil soaks deep into the skin (fyi; no one be-leaves im over 60) All the newest natural skin and hair receipts have “Coconut Oil” as the #1 best ingredient. Now after reading Dr. Oz statement of using Vit. C and Hyaluronic Acid together for an alternative to plastic surgery, and after his words was a free trial offer (+ shipping) that was running out on the night i happen to be reading it?(seen that trap before) I so love Katie’s receipt, and her caring for sharing with others, so i did take a copy of it… I think its only fair and my wish to share my years of knowledge. Would like to share my idea with Miss Katie also. like her opinion of using the liquid C (wonder what that is mixed with, in order to get it to mix with my oil?) Hope I have given you some answer’s to your concern, Laura
I have been using 1 tbs. of L-Ascorbic Acid Ultrafine with with tbs of distilled water and 1 tbs of veg glycerin. Worked great; however, it discolors my hair and much of my clothing. On many fabrics (and hair), it stains. Does anyone else have this problem?
Thank you,
Fran
Yes, I had been using a serum I made from an online recipe containing L-ascorbic acid, glycerin and vitamin E but the stuff stained my clothing even when I had just made a new batch of serum. I understand it oxidizes but that obviously was not the problem. So, I searched for a solution and found a site called Skin Actives. I emailed them and they suggested I use a more stable but just as effective form of vitamin c called MAP or magnesium ascorbic phosphate which can be added to another of their products called Sea Kelp Coral. You can add the MAP to any cream or lotion but it will turn a cream into a lotion if you are not careful. However, this will not cause it to lose its effectiveness. This seems to work better for me and so far, my blouse and t-shirt collars are not stained.
I have been using ascorbic acid, water, and glycerin mixture for a couple months and love the way my skin feels, I get a lot of compliments on my skin. However, never had a staining problem. Never heard of that till now??? Ohhh after applying the ascorbic acid I apply HA. Love the results!
Be careful of any vitamin C serum that turns from clear to yellow, tan or brown. It contains AA that’s being oxidized by air and light. Some manufacturers color their solutions orange to hide what’s going on.
Although coconut oil is a great oil for many things including the body skin, grapeseed oil is a better carring oil for mixing vit C and apply to face. Better absorption & less oily feel. I’m a massage therapist and know my oils & absorption rate. Look up absorption rate of different oils. Hope my comment helped.
Jill
Hi Jill,
I am a 42 year old woman from India Recently I had some hormonal mess up which has left me with a lot of acne scarring . Have been trying essential oils (helichrysum and frankincense) in grapeseed oil as well as Vit C (LAA) in water as a diy serum. These have been helping but i really want to speed up the process a bit. So when I read your comment, was wondering if you could tell me what would be the correct proportions of Vit C powder and grapeseed oil? My skin is extremely sensitive and acne prone. Thanks in advance.
Laura, I appreciate this information. I can’t use herbals, extracts, or salicylates. Since I found this out, my cosmetic life is almost impossible. But I can use the ascorbic acid form of Vitamin C. Can you tell me where you ordered these products you use. I will try to duplicate this as it sounds like something I can use. Thank you for help from anyone!! Love this site, Wellness Mama! You are a genius to come up with this.
Jill where do I get the vitamin c at, and I will try your suggestion about the grapesead oil. Also what are the amounts thank you
Pearl
I mix mine with pure rose hip oil, it absorbs better and together work wonders.
Well 5he main problem with coconut oil is it hardens in colder weather, so you won’t get a serum
in order to mix coconut OIL with vitmin c which is mixed with WATER, an emulsifier is needed as oil and water will not mix on their own.
I have mixed water and oil together. Use a mixer and whip it. Works fantastic.
Are you saying mix the Vit C with coconut oil & distilled water with a mixer? Then apply HA (what brand do you use?). Also could you give the exact measurements you use. I have deep wrinkles around my mouth that I hate. Never smoked either. Thank you for any information as I’m new to all this. Ruth
CAN YOU GIVE ME YOUR RECIPE…I HAVE BEEN USING VITAMIN E WITH COCONUT OIL…CAN I PUT ULTRA FINE VITAMIN C WITH THAT FOR MY FACE…I WOULD NEED RECIPE…OR IS GRAPESEED OIL BETTER..PLEASE HELP…PLEASE HELP
where can I find ph 3.5 strips? I ordered Hydrion stiprs from amazon. They tested 5.5 in vit c and also distilled water. I am returning them
How much percentage is this vitamin C serum batch?
Skin is naturally acidic to protect from external environment. That’s why you want to make sure that home made VC serum is between 2.5-3.5 acidity for it to penetrate the skin.
Lower than 2.5, it will do damage to your skin while higher than 3.5 is rendered useless.
And by the way, you can get ultra fine Vitamin C from Whole Foods. Whole Foods carries its own brand of Vit. C.
Hope it helps!
Wow, you all know So much! I am just starting out after watching the doctor Oz show also, and i found a vitamin box from about 6 months ago, and i found some Vitamin C Crystals (says Ascorbic Acid with No L before it) at 1/2 level tsp. is 2.25 g. & 100% pure powder. But they Are Crystals. Could i measure as crystals for their amount for grams and use my coffee grinder to grind into a powder? Do you think? I don’t want to waste these crystals, i’m not sure why i bought them now. They are “Now” Brand..
@Kathy
It is not necessary to grind Vitamin C granules into a powder first, regardless of whether they are cyrstals or powder, because Vitamin C is soluble in water.
your blog is simply awesome, my question is which oral vitamin and gelatin supplements do you use ?
I would recommend blendng the crystalls up to a fine powder before using it. It will measure more accurately and also dissolve more readily. What I do is take about 1/4 cup of crystals at a time and pulverize them in my nutribullet, then use that powder leaving the larger bag in the fridge until I run low. The additional benefit is that the main stock of VItamin C is not exposed to air as much as the smaller volume, and will stay fresher longer.
Been using this for almost 3 months now. The last time, and last time only, tested it and my pH was 6. Anyone know how I can get it to 3.5? I know how to raise it with baking soda but how do I lower it? I tried a different recipe with 1 tsp. vitamin c and 1 tsp. water with a pH of 3.5 but it left a powdery residue on my skin. Not grit, residue. Love this and even though pH is 6, I can see a difference, but want it to be most effective. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
lemon juice?
tho I don’t know what the ph of lemon juice is.
how did you test the ph? what did you use?
I used pH test strips. I just wonder if using lemon juice will lower the concentration? I’m currently at 20%.
more specifically, I thought about replacing the water with lemon juice.
i googled it, and while i’m sure it varies, I saw somewhere that the ph of lemon juice was 2.
if you do it, i’m curious to know how it turns out!
Ok, thanks, Tanja! Right now I’m mixing the C with hyalauronic acid but I haven’t tested the pH yet. I mix just enough for one application. If I remember, I’ll test it tonight and let you know.
Hi Tanja, just wanted to let you know the pH remained the same with the HA and C. Might experiment with the lemon juice or maybe ACV…
I have used this recipe and had amazing results!
@mar: The best and most effective form of vit c to use is an ‘ultra-fine’ L-Ascorbic Acid powder, which can be found on ebay or places like LotionCrafter, etc, but a google search for ‘ultra fine L-Ascorbic Acid’ will easily help you locate an online suppler.
The inclusion of ferulic acid and d-alpha-tocopherol (vit e) are what really add a punch and help vitamin c serums work so brilliantly.
How much ferulic aid and d-alpha tocopherol (vit.e) should be used with the above recipe?
How much ferulic aid and d-alpha tocopherol (vit.e) should be used with the above recipe?
How do you mix your vit C (L-AA), your HA, and the vitamin E? I have been just mixing twice daily applications of L-AA with water and applying it and then applying HA and then putting olive oil on top (would like to switch to rosehip oil or something). How do you do it? So excited to learn! 🙂
I use powder , one can be swayed by others believes,I use my own common sense along with research & intuition.absorbic acid is such .also one can bath with Epsom salts,bobs bakeing soda,ginger to open pores,absorbic acid/2000 to 4000 mg.powder & your choice of essential oils. Then, after ,apply the vit. C serum. Presto…