Description
If you haven’t tried a DIY vitamin C serum for the face, you may be missing out some big skin benefits. Learn how to make it yourself.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon GMO-free vitamin C powder
- 1 teaspoon filtered or purified water
- 1½ tablespoons aloe vera gel
- ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
Instructions
- Using a bowl and a whisk, blend vitamin C powder and filtered water.
- Add the aloe vera gel. Blend again.
- Add the vitamin E oil and frankincense. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
- Using a funnel, transfer the serum into a small amber bottle to help reduce light exposure.
- Apply at night, making sure to remove in the morning since it can cause sensitivity when exposed to the sun.
- Finally, add some facial moisturizer, such as our DIY lavender and coconut oil moisturizer.
- You may want to start with every other night to make sure your skin responds well. Results are usually noticeable within a few weeks and up to 3 months.
Notes
- The vitamin C serum should only be used at night to avoid exposure to the sun. Make sure to cleanse the skin the next morning before applying sunscreen and makeup.
- The mixture should remain shelf-stable for up to 2 months.
- Method: Mixing