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In our article today, we will present you with a simple recipe for a homemade vitamin C facial serum that you can conveniently prepare at home. We'll explore not only the individual ingredients and their benefits for your skin, but also the steps to make an easy vitamin C serum, even if you're a beginner.
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to natural and homemade solutions in skin care, and one of the most in-demand ingredients is vitamin C. Known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to promote collagen production, this vitamin can provide your skin with the care it needs while giving it a healthy glow.You will need:
1. Disinfect all instruments, containers and packaging, for example by using ethanol, to ensure a clean production environment.2. Weigh the demineralised water and set it aside. 3. Mix thePhase B raw materials and stir thoroughly until a thick slurry is formed.4. Slowly add the demineralised water to the container with the phase B raw materials. Stir thoroughly.5. In a separate container, mix the phase C materials well and then slowly add them to the rest of the serum, stirring constantly.6. At this stage, check the pH of the product using litmus papers. If the pH is too high, adjust it with lactic acid to between 4,5 and 5,5. The amount of lactic acid is only a guide, add it gradually and check the pH regularly.7. Let the serum sit for at least a few hours before filling the bottle, so that the hyaluronic acid has enough time to hydrate (this way the lumps of unhydrated hyaluronic acid will disappear from the serum).
Examine the raw materials used in the production of vitamin C serum. Below you will find detailed information on the raw materials used and their influence on the final product.
Stabilized vitamin C is often used in cosmetic products because it is a powerful antioxidant, which means it helps protect the skin from free radicals and damage caused by sunlight and other external factors. This form of vitamin C can also boost collagen production, which contributes to skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction. In addition, vitamin C helps to lighten the skin, leading to an even skin tone.
Stabilized forms of vitamin C have a longer shelf life and are more resistant to oxidation, which ensures their effectiveness over a longer period of time. For even greater stability, it is advisable to combine this vitamin with another antioxidant, ideally vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), and use opaque packaging or coloured glass packaging as protection against degradation by sunlight.
Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E and is also another important antioxidant, protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It has the ability to retain moisture in the skin, which contributes to hydration and prevents dryness. Tocopheryl acetate can help in skin regeneration and healing, keeping it healthy and soft.
Pentylene glycol is a transparent glycerin-like liquid with the ability to bind water well in the skin, making it an effective moisturizing ingredient in cosmetic products. Pentylene glycol has the ability to dissolve other substances, especially small amounts of oils or other water-insoluble substances, allowing for even mixing of different ingredients in water-based cosmetic formulations. Without pentylene glycol, you will not evenly disperse stabilized vitamin C and tocopheryl acetate in serum.
Further, pentylene glycol also has preservative effects, which means that it may contribute to extending the shelf life of cosmetic products by preventing the growth of microorganisms and preventing contamination. At the same time, pentylene glycol is lightweight and does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin, making it a popular ingredient in many types of cosmetic products, including skin creams, serums and toners.
Lactic acid is used to adjust the pH of serums. As an alternative, citric acid can also be used, and a 1:1 acid:water solution can also be used to easily adjust the pH (however, you will need a different amount of this solution than when using lactic acid). However, the most important thing is to regularly check the pH of the product when adding the acid and adjust it to the activity of the preservative.
It is essential to use a preservative to prolong the shelf life of the serum. Euxyl PE 9010 was chosen because of its pH activity over a wide pH range. You can substitute another preservative, but be aware of its broad-spectrum activity against yeasts, moulds and bacteria and the pH at which it is effective. If you choose a preservative that is effective at acidic pH, add it only at the end after adjusting the pH of the product.
HMW hyaluronic acid is an essential gel-forming and hydrating ingredient in serum. We have selected a high molecular weight type that has significant thickening effects but is also hydrating. If you prefer a less viscous (more fluid) product, you can use MMW hyaluronic acid.
Glycerin is used in the serum to hydrate the skin, improve water retention in the skin and is important in hyaluronic acid products as it hydrates this powder well. Omitting it will make it more time-consuming to obtain a clear product without hyaluronic acid clumps.
Demineralised water is an essential element in the manufacture of most cosmetic products. It is water that has been stripped of minerals to avoid possible problems with product stability, the formation of turbidity or reduced preservative effectiveness. It is important not to confuse it with ordinary tap water or boiled water.
An alternative to demineralised water may be distilled water or floral hydrolates, which are stripped of minerals through steam distillation. In addition, floral hydrolats contain beneficial botanicals that can add additional benefits to your skin. However, when using hydrolates, always check the pH of the product as hydrolates can affect the amount of lactic acid used.
How to get a self-made vitamin C serum? Here you will find some tips to make your production a success. When making a vitamin C serum, the key is to adjust the pH of the product so that it is close to the physiological pH of the skin by adding lactic acid. The amount of lactic acid in the recipe is only a guide, as the exact amount depends on dosage, quality of ingredients and other factors. Always add lactic acid gradually, mixing each drop into the serum and checking the pH regularly. Be aware that any change in the recipe may affect the amount of lactic acid needed.
Serum with vitamin C provides significant hydration to the skin without a greasy feeling. After applying a larger amount of hyaluronic acid serum, a fine film may form on the skin. At the same time, the skin may feel noticeably tightened. If you feel this effect is uncomfortable, you can apply your favourite cream after the serum has been absorbed into the skin.Always dissolve the vitamin C and tocopherol in pentelene glycol first. Stabilized vitamin C is not water soluble on its own and must be dissolved in a solvent, which in this case is pentylene glycol, before adding it to a serum containing water.
Before using any raw materials to make a cosmetic product, become thoroughly familiar with their properties, recommended dosage, storage conditions and safe handling. Any raw material may cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, so we recommend that you check before using the product that you are not allergic to any ingredient in the raw materials or the overall product, for example by a skin test.
In case of very sensitive or acne-prone skin, or if you have other skin and health problems, we recommend that you consult a medical professional before applying a new product to your skin, whether it is a homemade cosmetic product, a pure raw material or a commercially available product.
As mentioned, when experimenting with homemade recipes, it is important to remember that many factors such as humidity, temperature, quality of ingredients and their storage can affect the final result.
