Homemade Vitamin C Serum

Name: Homemade Vitamin C Serum
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 4.4 (195 reviews)

4.4

195 reviews

90%

would repurchase

3.8/5

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ingredients

Vit C powder (5 to 20 percent) Water, Glycerin (Optional) Ferulic acid (Optional) Vit E (Optional)

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4.0

from

annieoakly

13 years ago

Okay so I have acne prone skin with acne marks and uneven skin tone... so I went in search of something cheap that I could make st home.... and I came across vitamin serums. Well I have vitamin c...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

ferndarlin

13 years ago

I've been using this for 3 days only, and my skin already feels smoother. I used Doves Farm organic vitamin c powder (it's pure ascorbic acid, I found it in the baking section of my local health...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

lesteach

13 years ago

This a great product. I always liked Vitamin C products and really it's the only one that truly makes a difference for my skin. It looks fresher, the tone is more even and my make-up applies...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

4.0

from

4tja

13 years ago

Haven't actually tried this yet, I'm still in research mode.. just wanted to point out this useful article (& website) that says the best way to make Vitamin C serum/or to use Vit C for skincare is...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

saratee

13 years ago

For several months, I was on a skin regimn where my derm was giving me a mild TCA peel on a regular basis and hydroquinone and retin A treatment( Obagi Nuderm). Although the treamtent significantly...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack

3.0

from

harveystuart

13 years ago

Brilliant idea! I have always made my own facial stuff but I've never thought to make something with vitamin C. I went to Whole Foods today and picked up some Camu Camu, Vegetable Glycerine,...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

4.0

from

AshleyFontenot

13 years ago

Really makes my skin look a whole lot better. I will use this again.

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium

HairOther

EyesBlue

5.0

from

astrick

13 years ago

Holy cow!!! I've been making my own cleaning products for years because I was tired of spending $5.00 a bottle for something that's mostly water. Skin care is no different, just more expensive. I...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

span29

13 years ago

I was interested in using a Vitamin C serum because I had a large scar that I wanted to fade. I was hoping for minimal results - a lightening of the scar, but I am so surprised that my scar is...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

5.0

from

kristlkrost

13 years ago

God I wish you could answer people's posts..Is there any way to do that??I'm just now getting into making all kinds of home made concoctions and will make this too..Thank you all..It's a lot of...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen

5.0

from

DuchessofGrapes

13 years ago

I love using vitamin c serum on my face. This is my recipe: 1 tsp Camu Camu or Ascobic Acid 1 1/2 tbsp Water 1/2 tbsp Vegetable Glycerin 10 drops Licorice Root Extract 10 drops Raspberry...

About reviewer (153 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

catherinesophia

13 years ago

I have decided to make my own Vitamin C Serum at home, as I feel that the Obagi C serum I have is very expensive, and it doesn't work by the time I am halfway through the bottle, because of the...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

shwankie

13 years ago

I've used several vitamin C serums over the years, and loved many of them. My skin responds incredibly well to vitamin C treatments overall, but it just got way too expensive. So, I was thrilled...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

MissLivia

13 years ago

I've been using for around a month now, at varying strengths. Purchased ascorbic acid powder from GOW, as well as their serum base (just water, preservative, and a starch to give thickness. I know...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kspaffy

13 years ago

EASY CREAMY C BUTTER: 2 TBSP Cetapil Cream ( or simila brand) 4 TBS SPF ( I use Olay SPF 15 sensitive) 1/8 Tsp Vitamin E Oil 28,000 IUs 2 Evening Primrose Oil caps (break & squeaze into...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue

2.0

from

nalayu1317

13 years ago

After reading the reviews, I tried the vitamin c serum for almost two weeks. Whiteheads and acnes began popping up all over my face. I am sure it works for a lot of people (thus the glowing...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Unwit

13 years ago

Wow, this is a revelation! Thanks, Kassy, whoever you are! I mixed some up and it was too stingy, so I diluted it to half strength, and it's fantastic! My clock is now turning backwards, I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

makeupman05

13 years ago

When I first used it my skin got soooooo itchy that I couldn't help but rinse it with water. But after one use, it gave my skin a healthy glow, like I just came out of the spa. Also, tightened my...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

zedy

13 years ago

I have been using diy vitamin c for a year or so now. It has made my skin clearer and complexion brighter. It also seems to have softened some lines around my eyes. Overuse can make your skin...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

luxferi

13 years ago

Edit: Updated 18th June 2012: My recipe has changed to a simpler, but no less effective one I found on MUA. Here it is: 1/4 tsp L-Ascorbic Acid (purchased from bulkactives.com) 1 1/2 tsp...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown