How to Make a Firming Serum That Works Like the Expensive Ones

Expensive firming serums can be effective in tightening of facial skin. But if you know the main ingredients, and can find your way around the Internet, you can skip the beautiful but costly packaging and mix your own for a lot less. Read on to learn how to make a firming serum that works like the expensive ones.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A supply of topical, pure DMAE
• Pure aloe vera gel
• Plastic mixing spoon or stick
• Glass bottle with dropper
• Hyaluronic acid
• Vitamin C or other anti-oxidant power

1. Order a supply of the pure DMAE powder online. It may may be listed as DMAE Bitartrate or L-bitartrate and should be inexpensive.
2. Mix the DMAE into a base of aloe vera gel, using a small plastic scoop or mixing stick. You can start by using 1 tsp. of DMAE bitartrate powder to 50 ml or 1¾ oz. of aloe gel.
3. Add other ingredients based on the individual needs of your skin. Some possibilities include hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and alpha-lipoic acid.
4. Apply mixture daily for at least four months on forehead wrinkles, fine lines around the eyes, lips, or all over the face and neck for general improvement.
5. Allow firming serum to soak in for 10 minutes and then apply moisturizer, as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use other bases for your DMAE firming serum other than aloe vera, but make sure your choice is water-based. DMAE is water-soluble and can change the texture of creamy bases.
• Use pure aloe gel from a health-food store or website, or check labels.
• Start with a low concentration of DMAE to check for sensitivity. You can add more later, up to about a 4 percent solution.
• Extra ingredients you add must be water-soluble. For example, oil-soluble vitamin E will not mix.