DIY Vitamin C SerumNowadays, Vitamin C Serum has become an essential product in skincare routine. Serums available in the market are often expensive and may also contain chemicals. In such a situation, how would it be if you can make it easily at home?
Why is Vitamin C important for skin?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. Its scientific name is Ascorbic acid, It protects the skin from free radicals and promotes collagen production. Collagen is the protein that keeps the skin tight and young.
Benefits of Vitamin C Serum
- It brightens the skin tone and reduces dullness.
- Helps in lightening pigmentation and acne marks.
- Helpful in reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
- It helps reduce UV damage (but is not a substitute for sunscreen).
- Makes the skin firm by increasing collagen.
Method to make DIY Vitamin C Serum
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin C powder (L-ascorbic acid)
- 2–3 tsp distilled water
- 1 tsp aloe vera gel
- 2–3 drops Vitamin E oil
- small dark glass bottle
method of making
- Add Vitamin C powder in a clean bowl.
- Add distilled water to it and mix it well.
- Now add aloe vera gel and Vitamin E oil.
- Mix the mixture well and fill it in a dark glass bottle.
- Store it in the refrigerator.
- Use it within 1–2 weeks.
correct way to use
- Apply 2–3 drops of serum after face wash at night.
- Massage with light hands.
- After that apply moisturizer.
- Be sure to apply sunscreen while applying during the day.
necessary precautions
- Do a patch test first.
- Do not apply too much quantity.
- If skin irritation occurs, stop immediately.
- Protect from sunlight and wind, because Vitamin C Oxidizes quickly.
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