There are a multitude of products on the market today touting their ability to make you look like a younger you. They claim to pump up the skin where it needs it, remove age spots, or at least prevent them, and give you the glow of someone ten years younger. Do they really work? There is no way to tell unless you spend the big bucks and try them out. However, a lot of these serums use natural ingredients we can get ourselves and since we don’t want the chemical ingredients anyway, why not try to make one at home. If it works, you’ve saved loads of money and a trip to the mall, and if it doesn’t, you haven’t lost anything but a few grocery items and a bit of time.
What are the benefits of a vitamin C serum?
Vitamin C has a couple of benefits that play a huge role in making skin look younger and healthier. One great benefit is that it is loaded with antioxidants that assist in the repair and renewal of skin cells. Vitamin C is also a natural wrinkle fighter. It stimulates the collagen process which firms and tightens the skin. If your skin is sensitive, be careful with any product, homemade or store bought. Begin by using this vitamin C serum in small concentrations to see if you have a negative reaction before committing to use. The L-ascorbic acid is the ingredient that may cause irritation for a small number of people.
Recipe for Vitamin C Youth Serum
- Empty dark colored bottle with dropper
- 1 tsp Natural Vitamin C powder
- 1 tsp filtered water
- 1-2 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
- ¼ tsp Vitamin E oil or 3 vitamin E oil pills
Instructions
Add the 1 tsp of Vitamin C powder to a bowl (one with a spout works best)
Add the teaspoon of filtered water and mix until the vitamin C powder is completely dissolved
If using vitamin E pills, use a pin to puncture the casing. Squeeze the oil from the capsules into the bowl.