Over the counter vitamin C serums are expensive because they need stabilizers. Vitamin C oxidizes very quickly. When it oxidizes, it becomes a free radical. I vote just make the serum yourself. Cheaper, natural and in my opinion, works far better.
What you'll need:
- A dark glass bottle and dropper
- Distilled water (I got a jug from the grocery store for $1.19)
- 100% Pure vegetable glycerin
- L Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C powder! Do not use vitamin C tablets, it must be pure vitamin c!)
- A glass bowl for mixing
- Measuring spoons
In my mixing bowl I add the Vitamin C powder and distilled water and mix together until the powder is fully dissolved. This is very important!
Once the L Ascorbic Acid is fully dissolved, you may add the vegetable glycerin. This sets the serum and you have just concocted vitamin c serum, hooray! It is good for one week. You wont have a whole lot in your bottle, so you'll need to make more by then anyways!
If for whatever reason your vitamin c serum changes color or solidifies, DO NOT USE IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS.
Depending on whether or not your skin is used to vitamin c or not, there are a few options for you to choose from. I use 20% and am convinced I will never age. For those just starting, consider starting slow. I still feel a tingling sensation every time I put it on.
Formulas:
5% serum: 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin C powder, 4 tsp distilled water, 3/4 tsp glycerin.
10% serum: 1/4 tsp vitamin C powder, 2 tsp distilled water, 1/4 tsp glycerin.
15% serum: 3/8 tsp vitamin C powder, 2 tsp distilled water, 1/8 tsp glycerin.
20% serum: 1/4 tsp vitamin C powder, 3/4 tsp distilled water, 1/4 tsp glycerin.
10% serum: 1/4 tsp vitamin C powder, 2 tsp distilled water, 1/4 tsp glycerin.
15% serum: 3/8 tsp vitamin C powder, 2 tsp distilled water, 1/8 tsp glycerin.
20% serum: 1/4 tsp vitamin C powder, 3/4 tsp distilled water, 1/4 tsp glycerin.
Remember, Vitamin C is EXTREMELY sensitive to light, which means if you decide to use it in the morning or during the day, where a high SPF. This should also be stored in a cool, dark place. Sunlight will make it oxidize quicker.
Another product to end my little entry I'd like to point out is St. Ives "Timeless Skin" collagen elastin moisturizer. I got it from Walgreens for $4.99 and this product I put on all over my body after showers to also help my skin continue to produce lots of collagen. :)
Hope this helped you out, enjoy!
From the person who refuses to age (or grow up),
Lauren
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