How to Make Vitamin C Serum
If you want your skin to appear youthful, smooth and glowing, try making your own vitamin C serum. It's easy to make vitamin C serum out of a few simple ingredients that you can pick up at your local pharmacy. The benefits are great, and include protection against sunlight and environmental toxins as well as a reduction of wrinkles and blemishes.
Things You'll Need
- 1/4 tsp. L ascorbic acid
- 1 tsp. glycerin
- 1 tsp. distilled water
- Small glass container
- Glass stirrer
- Small dark colored jar, sealable
Instructions
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Place 1/4 tsp. of L ascorbic acid in a small glass container.
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Add 1 tsp. distilled water and mix with a glass stirrer. Stir the mixture until you're sure the L ascorbic acid is completely dissolved into the water.
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Stir in 1 tsp. glycerin and blend well.
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Put the vitamin C serum in a small, dark colored, sealable jar.
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Apply the vitamin C serum every night before bed to start with. If your skin tolerates the vitamin C, gradually increase the usage to twice daily.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have sensitive skin, start with 1/8 tsp. of L ascorbic acid and gradually increase the amount up to 1/2 tsp.
Be sure to use L ascorbic acid. Don't attempt to use a vitamin C tablet.
It's important to store vitamin C serum in a dark colored jar, because light will degrade the vitamin C. For convenience, you can purchase a small dark bottle with an eye dropper at a pharmacy or herbal supply store.
