Homemade Vitamin C Serum

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

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    dc1407

    12 years ago

    I bought some Vitamin C powder to mix with glycerin to use as a night serum. It made my skin feel amazingly soft, but the glycerin made my face too dewy. I now mix Vitamin C powder + water,...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

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    Amie99

    12 years ago

    I had a terrible skin infection last year that left some bad scars on my arms and face. I tried everything to make them better, but nothing seemed to work. My skin on my arms started looking like...

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    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair

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    heathermrm

    12 years ago

    LOVE LOVE an easy DIY that is really inexpensive and performs as well as the much more expensive products out there! About me: mid 40s w/ combo skin (slightly oiler t-zone, slightly drier cheeks)...

    About reviewer (626 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

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    sk_london2003

    12 years ago

    Regular use of this homemade vitamin C serum at night, plus Argan oil as a facial moisturizer during the day and the Indian Aztec clay mask once a week has changed the texture and tone of my skin...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

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    NotoriousCharity

    12 years ago

    Was excited to kiss goodbye super expensive serums and make my own. First I brought 100% argan oil since it’s chock full of vitamin E, it was perfect to mix with a pinch of vitamin C powder and a...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

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    Missy

    12 years ago

    Ugghh.....This was the beginning of the end for my skin, meaning it turned my skin into a total hot mess for weeks on end. I made a 10% solution. The first day I used it, my skin turned a bit red,...

    About reviewer (497 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

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    matteam92

    12 years ago

    I got 1000 mg vitamin c pills the other day because I was feeling like I was starting to get sick. I remembered that I saw this homemade vitamin c serum on here when I was browsing so I ground some...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    Kat2004

    12 years ago

    I've been mixing vitamin c powder with my regular moisturizer for the past few weeks and i've noticed a significant difference in my skin. It's more toned, even, redness is reduced and most...

    About reviewer (357 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

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    rachelleanita

    12 years ago

    I used The Body Shop's vitamin C serum which was ok, but I never saw a huge difference. I read about homemade serums and bought a big bag of the powder off of Ebay for super cheap. Make sure it's...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

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    soccergirl272

    12 years ago

    If only I could figure out how to make this right... Maybe after my chem class is over;)

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

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    lipstickland

    12 years ago

    Ooooo my gosh!!! Run to the store and buy Vitamin C crystals right now guys. It might say Ascorbic Acid crystals. Its the same thing. This product is absolutely amazing! I was so upset because I...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive

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    bixbailey

    12 years ago

    I've been making C serum for a few years, based on a recipe from EDS. It helps fade post-acne pigmentation, gives a luminescence to the skin, and has a firming effect. My mom has been using it as...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

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    playsindirt

    12 years ago

    I stumbled upon this accidentally when I was looking for Vitamin C serum reviews. Dr. Oz had on a couple of dermatologists on one day a few weeks back and both doctors stated that every woman...

    About reviewer (106 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    RosieLouMelon

    12 years ago

    Hands down the best thing that I have done for my skin in the last ten years. I use Nutribiotic Ascorbic Acid that I got at Whole Foods and distilled water. I mix it fresh in the morning: put on...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

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    strawberrygrl

    12 years ago

    Im not sure if i bought the 'right' kind of ascorbic acid. I got mine from Trader Joes and it was a huge container for about $10. The packaging just says ascorbic acid and nothing in regards to...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesGreen

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    Thunderblitz

    12 years ago

    I've been using this for several weeks and am very impressed. I had used commercial vitamin c serums in the past, but stopped because they were expensive and oxidized very quickly (turned yellow or...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

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    Juanis

    12 years ago

    This is the best thing ever! I've always had hormonal acne due to PCOS and my love of junk food for years now. However, I started using Vit C Serum about a month ago and the change has been...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBlack

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    EWest

    12 years ago

    Started using this a wekk ago and I LOVE THIS. I bought the pure absorbic acid (NOW brand, fast shipping and on amazon) and every night I take a half tablespoon of warm water and a pinch of the...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

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    darling20

    12 years ago

    I make a 20% vitamin C serum using only distilled water and L-ascorbic acid powder as I find additional ingredients to be somewhat inessential for my purposes. Like the reviewer directly below me,...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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    yankeerose

    12 years ago

    I started making my own Vit C serum about 1 month ago. I use 1 teaspoon crystalized vit c from Trader Joes and 1/2 cup rosewater. I put everything into a cobalt glass spray bottle. Shake until...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

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