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• Method 1 of 3: Making a basic vitamin C serum
• Method 2 of 3: Make a moisturizing vitamin C serum
• Method 3 of 3: Store and use the vitamin C serum
• Tips
• Necessities

Applying Vitamin C to the skin can promote its healing and reduce aging marks. Vitamin C also appears to reduce the loss of water in the skin cells and increase the skin's softness and elasticity. Applying Vitamin C to your skin could also reduce redness and swelling and even protect against UV damage. With a few ingredients and materials you can make your own vitamin C serum.

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Method 1 of 3: Making a basic vitamin C serum

1. Gather the ingredients. You can get everything you need to make a basic vitamin C serum from a health food store or supermarket. To make a basic vitamin C serum, you need to gather these ingredients and materials:
   • ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder
   • 1 tablespoon of hot (not boiling) distilled water
   • a spoon and a teaspoon
   • a small glass bowl
   • a plastic whisk
   • a small funnel
   • a brown or cobalt (dark blue) glass vial
2. Add the vitamin C powder to the hot water. Pour a spoonful of hot water into the bowl. Then measure out ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder and add it to the hot water. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
3. Transfer the basic vitamin C serum to the brown or cobalt glass vial. Place the funnel in the bottle and pour the serum through the funnel to avoid spilling. Close the bottle and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
   • The cold and dark environment in the refrigerator keeps the vitamin C serum fresh and powerful.
   • You can make a fresh serving of vitamin C serum every two weeks or as needed.

Method 2 of 3: Make a moisturizing vitamin C serum

1. Gather the ingredients. You can get everything you need to make a moisturizing vitamin C serum from a health food store or a well-stocked supermarket. To make a vitamin C serum you need:
   • ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder
   • 1 tablespoon of hot (not boiling) distilled water
   • 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin OR non-comedogenic oil. Non-comedogenic oils are oils that won't clog your pores, such as hemp seed, argan, sunflower or calendula oil
   • ¼ teaspoon of vitamin E oil
   • 5 - 6 drops of any essential oil of your choice, such as rose, lavender, frankincense or geranium oil
   • measuring spoons
   • a bowl to mix in the serum ingredients
   • something to mix the ingredients with, such as a fork or small whisk
   • a small funnel to transfer the serum to the glass vial
   • dark colored glass vial to store the serum
2. Combine the vitamin C powder and water. Dissolve ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder in a tablespoon of hot water. Place the tablespoon of hot water in the bowl and then add ½ teaspoon of vitamin C powder. Mix the water and vitamin C powder together with a fork or whisk.
3. Mix in two tablespoons of vegetable glycerine or oil. Add the vegetable glycerin or non-comedogenic oil to the water and vitamin C powder mixture. Vegetable glycerin and non-comedogenic oils both serve well as bases for the vitamin C serum, but some people prefer to use oil as it is very similar to the sebum on our skin. The sebum acts as a protective barrier for your skin.
4. Add ¼ teaspoon of vitamin E oil. The vitamin E acts as a moisturizer, meaning it helps soften your skin. This ingredient is optional, but it is a nice addition if you want the serum to have a higher hydrating capacity.
5. Add 5 - 6 drops of essential oil to it. Adding an essential oil is optional, but it can add a pleasant fragrance and also improve the properties of the vitamin C serum. If you don't want to add an essential oil, continue with the next step.
6. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Use a whisk or fork to mix the oil with the vitamin C powder and water. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Be aware that the oil will separate from the water after a while; so you should always shake the vitamin C serum before use.
7. Use the funnel to transfer the moisturizing vitamin C serum to the glass vial. Use the funnel to transfer the vitamin C serum to the dark glass vial. You could also use a spatula to scrape any excess serum from the bowl and pour it into the funnel. Close the bottle after you have put in all the serum.

Method 3 of 3: Store and use the vitamin C serum

1. Keep the vitamin C serum. While a basic vitamin C serum will last for up to two weeks, make a fresh serving of moisturizing vitamin C serum every three days. If you want the serum to last longer, you can store the vitamin C serum in the refrigerator for up to a week.
   • Although the serum is somewhat protected from light in a dark glass vial, you can also wrap the vial in aluminum foil to prevent light from reaching at all.
2. Test the serum on a piece of your skin. Before using the serum for the first time, it might be wise to test it on a small area of ​​skin to make sure it isn't too acidic. Put a small amount on the inside of your wrist and wait a few hours to see if there is a reaction.
   • Do not use the serum if you notice some redness or a rash after use.
   • If you notice a burning or tingling sensation, add a little more water to the serum to reduce the acidity.
3. Use the serum on your skin twice a day. Use the vitamin C serum twice a day after washing and moisturizing your face. If you used oil in making the serum, you can use it in place of your normal moisturizer.
   • If you notice tingling, burning, redness, or other reactions from the serum, wash it off immediately and stop using it.

Tips

• Remember that you should use the serum within three days or within a week if you keep it in the refrigerator. That is why you can only make a small amount of serum with this recipe.

Necessities

• vitamin C powder
• distilled water (hot, but not boiling)
• vegetable glycerin or non-comedogenic oil (hemp seed, argan, sunflower or calendula oil)
• an essential oil of your choice, such as rose, lavender, frankincense or geranium oil
• measuring spoons
• a bowl to mix in the serum ingredients
• something to mix the ingredients with, such as a fork or small whisk
• a small funnel to transfer the serum to the glass vial
• dark colored glass vial to store the serum