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In today’s article we present a simple recipe for a homemade facial serum with vitamin C, which you can easily prepare at home. We will explore not only the individual ingredients and their benefits for the skin, but also the steps for easily making a vitamin C serum, even if you are a beginner.
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to natural and homemade solutions in skin care, and one of the most sought-after ingredients is vitamin C. This vitamin, known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support collagen production, can provide your skin with the care it needs while also giving it a healthy glow.You will need:
Explore the ingredients used in the production of the vitamin C serum. Below you will find detailed information about the ingredients used and their effect on the final product.
Stabilised vitamin C is often used in cosmetic products because it is a strong antioxidant, which means that it helps protect the skin from free radicals and from damage caused by UV radiation and other external factors. This form of vitamin C can also support collagen production, which contributes to skin elasticity and the reduction of wrinkles. In addition, vitamin C helps to brighten the skin, leading to an even skin tone.
Stabilised forms of vitamin C have a longer shelf life and are more resistant to oxidation, which ensures their effectiveness over a longer period. For even higher stability, it is suitable to combine this vitamin with another antioxidant, ideally vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), and to 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 against damage caused by free radicals. It has the ability to retain moisture in the skin, which contributes to hydration and prevents it from drying out. Tocopheryl acetate can help with the regeneration and healing of the skin, keeping it healthy and soft.
Pentylene Glycol is a clear liquid similar to glycerin with the ability to bind water well in the skin, which makes it an effective humectant in cosmetic products. Pentylene Glycol has the ability to dissolve other substances, especially small amounts of oils or other substances that are insoluble in water, which allows for even mixing of various components in water-based cosmetic formulations. Without Pentylene Glycol, you cannot evenly disperse stabilised vitamin C and tocopheryl acetate in the serum.
Furthermore, Pentylene Glycol also has preservative effects, which means that it can help to extend the shelf life of cosmetic products by preventing the growth of microorganisms and avoiding contamination. At the same time, Pentylene Glycol is lightweight and does not leave a greasy feel on the skin, which makes it a popular ingredient in many types of cosmetic products, including facial creams, serums and toners.
Lactic acid is used to adjust the pH of the serum. As an alternative, citric acid can be used, the solution of which in a ratio of acid:water 1:1 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 to adapt it to the activity of the preservative.
To extend the shelf life of the serum, it is essential to use a preservative. Euxyl PE 9010 was chosen because of its activity over a wide pH range. You can replace it with another preservative, but pay attention to its broad-spectrum activity against yeasts, moulds and bacteria, as well as to the pH value at which it is effective. If you choose a preservative that is effective at an acidic pH, add it only at the end after adjusting the pH of the product.
Hyaluronic acid HMW is the main gelling and hydrating ingredient in the serum. We have chosen a type with a high molecular weight, which has pronounced thickening effects and at the same time hydrates. If you prefer a less viscous (more liquid) product, you can use hyaluronic acid MMW.
Glycerin is used in the serum to hydrate the skin, it improves water retention in the skin and is important in products with hyaluronic acid, because it hydrates this powdered acid well. Omitting it will cause that obtaining a clear product without clusters of hyaluronic acid will take more time.
Demineralised water is a basic component in the production of most cosmetic products. It is water that has been stripped of minerals to prevent possible problems with product stability, the formation of haze or reduced effectiveness of the preservative. It is important not to confuse it with ordinary tap water or boiled water.
An alternative to demineralised water can be distilled water or floral hydrolats (flower waters), which are freed from minerals by steam distillation. Floral hydrolats also contain beneficial plant substances which can provide additional benefits to your skin. When using hydrolats, always check the pH of the product, because hydrolats can influence the amount of lactic acid used.
How to obtain a homemade vitamin C serum? Here you will find several tips to help you achieve a perfect result. When making a vitamin C serum, it is crucial 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 indicative, because the exact amount depends on the dosage, the quality of the ingredients and other factors. Always add lactic acid gradually, mix each drop into the serum and check the pH regularly. It should be borne in mind that any change in the recipe can affect the amount of lactic acid needed.
The vitamin C serum provides significant hydration to the skin without a greasy feel. After applying a larger amount of a serum with hyaluronic acid, a fine film may form on the skin. At the same time, there may be a marked feeling of skin tightening. If you feel that this effect is unpleasant, you can apply your favourite cream after the serum has been absorbed into the skin.Always dissolve vitamin C and tocopherol in Pentylene Glycol first. Stabilised vitamin C is not independently soluble in water and, before adding it to a water-containing serum, it must be dissolved in a solvent, which in this case is Pentylene Glycol.
Before using any ingredients to make a cosmetic product, thoroughly familiarise yourself with their properties, recommended dosage, storage conditions and safe handling. Each ingredient may cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, so we recommend that before using the product, you check whether you are not allergic to any component of the ingredients or to the final product, for example by a patch test.
In the case of very sensitive or acne-prone skin, or if you have other skin or health problems, we recommend that you consult a medical professional before applying a new product to the skin, whether it is a homemade cosmetic product, a pure ingredient or a commercially available product.
As mentioned, when experimenting with homemade recipes, it must be kept in mind that the final result can be influenced by many factors, such as humidity, temperature, the quality of the ingredients and their storage.
