Does anyone use a DIY Vitamin C serum?

[Andi]

I have been reading up on this online, and making your own (making only a small batch each time, storing it in a small, dark jar in the refridgerator) seems like a good idea.

I have come across this recipe below quite a lot. It´s for a 10% L-ascorbic acid serum/cream

http://www.ehow.com/how_5293770_make-vitamin-anti-aging-serum.html

The recipe is quite simple, so I won´t mind making it fresh every few days.

Has anyone made their own Vit C serum before?

 

[magosienne]

I never tried it, mostly because i take acerola pills regularly (everyday during exams and winter, and every other day when i feel i need a boost).

But it seems really simple, and you don't risk buying a serum that may oxidize fast and become wasted.

 

[Andi]

Originally Posted by magosienne /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I never tried it, mostly because i take acerola pills regularly (everyday during exams and winter, and every other day when i feel i need a boost).

But it seems really simple, and you don't risk buying a serum that may oxidize fast and become wasted.

that´s why I thought I´d give it a try. I just got a good sized jar of ascorbic acid powder from the pharmacy for only €5.

 

[Dragonfly]

Good thread Andi.

I wasn't sure if L- Ascorbic Acid (also known as Vitamin C ) would be absorbed into the skin, but apparently it does.

I' have a question regarding Retin A and Vit C - which do you apply first after the evening face wash?

Or would you consider applying them at the same time?

I think that it would be a waste if you applied the Vit C during the day, when your face would be exposed to sunlight.

 

[Andi]

Originally Posted by Dragonfly /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Good thread Andi.

I wasn't sure if L- Ascorbic Acid (also known as Vitamin C ) would be absorbed into the skin, but apparently it does.

I' have a question regarding Retin A and Vit C - which do you apply first after the evening face wash?

Or would you consider applying them at the same time?

I think that it would be a waste if you applied the Vit C during the day, when your face would be exposed to sunlight.

I plan to use Retin-A at night, and Vit C in the morning. I have read numerous times that antioxidants actually enhance your sunscreen´s protection, but then again I think I have also heard that it degrades in sunlight....so I really don´t know lol

If I use it at night, I would alternate it with Retin-A, cause personally I use Retin-A every other night. And I can use Vit C in the mornings on days when I don´t leave the house right away.

Anyway, I tried it today and so far so good, no irritation (wasn´t expecting any since my skin isn´t sensitive). The repice said to cut down on the amount of Vit C if your skin gets irritated.

 

[Dragonfly]

I'm sure I read that Vitamin C is quite unstable, and that the sunlight can render it useless.

Unfortunately, I can't find the article.

That's why I thought that using Vit c at nighttime might be more effective.

If I come across the article, I'll post it.

Keep us posted with your trials. Curious as to how effective it is for you.

 

[magosienne]

Originally Posted by Andi /img/forum/go_quote.gif




that´s why I thought I´d give it a try. I just got a good sized jar of ascorbic acid powder from the pharmacy for only €5.

Cool ! That's quite cheap too.

I too read antioxidants enhance your sunscreen protection, what if you applied it first ? Maybe with sunscreen and moisturizer on top it wouldn't degrade as much.

 

[emilydoll]

I read that models "ok I readI this" lol, that they carry around lemons to rub gently on their face?! Like sliced lemons lol. Anyone try that? That's a lot of C. It's supposed to be good for skin.

 

[magosienne]

You can do that, i do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use a fresh lemon, i usually juice it so i can keep the zests for a desert /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[emilydoll]

Well I need to get me some lemons. lol

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by Dragonfly /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm sure I read that Vitamin C is quite unstable, and that the sunlight can render it useless.

Unfortunately, I can't find the article.

That's why I thought that using Vit c at nighttime might be more effective.

If I come across the article, I'll post it.

Keep us posted with your trials. Curious as to how effective it is for you.

There are more stable derivatives of Vitamin C that does not oxidize in the light or air or water. 

From least to most stable

Ascorbic Acid - water soluable

L-ascorbic acid - water soluable

L-ascorbyl palmitate - fat soluable  

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate - water soluable

tetrasubstituted lipophilic ascorbates - oil soluable

 

[haveago]

I have been making this serum for about 3 weeks for my wife she say the benefits are as good as bought ones from the shops