Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Vitamin C serums can go off quickly, or be expensive... this super easy DIY version takes only a few minutes to make, is cheap as chips (probably cheaper), and is guaranteed to be fresh!
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In this video:
🍊 What does vitamin C do?
🍊 What's wrong with vitamin C?
🍊 Why a DIY serum?
🍊 What you need
🍊 How to make the serum
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@Hyram 4 жыл бұрын

The only DIY skin care I can stand behind 😂 (the lab coat may or may not have played a part 😝)

@MyNguyen-gv2ip 4 жыл бұрын

Holly hell, never thought I would see Hyram here💓💓💓

@xtian384 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, watch and learn something, for once...

@2NE1BB2012 4 жыл бұрын

Will u gonna make one Hyram? Look forward to your coming video about it ❤

@marinaalex0510 4 жыл бұрын

@@MyNguyen-gv2ip Why? Lab Muffin's channel is recommended by Hyram to follow for "pure science" provided in "such an unbiased way" (I am quoting)

@MyNguyen-gv2ip 4 жыл бұрын

@@marinaalex0510 what? I can't be surprise about seeing a KZfaqr I like on a channel I didn't know exist now? What kind of question is that

@hamnakhan3656 4 жыл бұрын

Your the only person I would trust with a DIY vitamin C serum

@rosasumilepalermogofredo8333 4 жыл бұрын

Same here😏

@Riya-qb1kz 4 жыл бұрын

@satan thanks satan! That was a great tip

@drew2fast489 4 жыл бұрын

Then it's too bad she didn't tell you ascorbic acid isn't real vitamin c.

@jz1578 4 жыл бұрын

Satan lol

@chinyerefidelis5015 4 жыл бұрын

@satan it can hurt your skin trust me, I've witnessed the burnt skin by lemon juice and I've gotten burnt by it as well.

@JamesWelsh 4 жыл бұрын

K I’m doing this 😍

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope it works for you! ^_^

@ricericemorerice 4 жыл бұрын

James!!

@AM-zing 4 жыл бұрын

If @James is doing this I will too!!

@ayeitsscott550 4 жыл бұрын

Wowww the only DIY skincare I’ve seen James not hate😂

@nuzhatahmed6216 4 жыл бұрын

We want a video on it James. 🙋 I turst your opinion.

@raadizon3442 3 жыл бұрын

I made it. I can literally see my pimple scars getting lighter just after 1 week of using it. I use it 2 times a day. I am using 15ml amber dropper bottle. In grams i use 10ml distilled water, 5ml rose hydrosol, and 1 tablet 1000mg ascorbic acid. I adjusted the pH to 3.3 using TEA. Im on my second week now. Also, no sting or irritation at all.

@raadizon3442 3 жыл бұрын

To update my post. I bought a L Ascorbic Acid powder and using 15% for my serum with 0.5% hyaluronic acid. Adjusted its final pH is 2.9, works amazing, I could say more effective than vit c tablet.

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

@@raadizon3442 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@adrianaherrera7202 3 жыл бұрын

using tea? how does it works? what kind of tea? ... to drink?

@its_rayray9398 3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianaherrera7202 apparently tea lightens in an acidic medium and darkens in a basic (alkaline) medium. So u can use tea as a rough ph indicator i guess. Or she could mean triethanolamine (TEA) which is commonly used as a ph adjuster.

@sereinserenity2293 3 жыл бұрын

@@its_rayray9398 Definitely TEA as Ph adjuster. I've tried the same recipe months ago and unfortunately my sensitive skin can't tolerate how strong it was. I remember the Ph level was at perfect 3. I guess water penetrate way too far and fast on my skin and as a result my sensitive skin showing signs of irritations. I've tried mix LAA with already available water based serum and it didn't completely dissolved. I thought LAA dissolved perfectly on my palms but then applied there was very fine powder sitting on top of my skin. DIY vitamin C/LAA serum might be fun for non-sensitive skin, I could only imagine lol.

@TanyaOfMars 4 жыл бұрын

As a fellow PhD scientist (who never wears a lab coat in her line of work), I loved this intro!

@rosatwinkleblossom 4 жыл бұрын

Can I ask a question!! I want to be a scientist too, what profession did you study? I’m thinking of pharmacy:)

@fabiananetus783 4 жыл бұрын

This may be a dumb question but u might know the answer... but if the Vitamin C is unstable in water, why can’t you mix it with something else, like oil, or glycerin?? 🤔

@traviscastro2310 4 жыл бұрын

@@fabiananetus783 i think it's because it's not soluble in either of those. I guess. I might be wrong tho

@gupmitallaica681 4 жыл бұрын

Is making a honey serum the same with this procedure?

@EspadasYCopas 4 жыл бұрын

Thats where liposomas comes in.

@Normi19 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this for a few years now (science PhD as well), and modify the concentration based on how my skin is doing. I follow-up with Vitamin E to multiply effectiveness. Like Lab Muffin said, this allows me treat my whole body, too... just be careful if you have any scrapes or little nicks from shaving. Also, I do a heavier dose on my hiking bruises to help accelerate healing - it works extremely well.

@iniyaraj5665 2 жыл бұрын

How do you add vitamin e to this ? Isn't vit e oil based and this serum is water based ? Wouldn't you need an emulsifier ?

@blahriana 2 жыл бұрын

@@iniyaraj5665 They said "follow-up" with Vit E; I think they use this serum and then Vit E separately after.

@alexandratrost101 Жыл бұрын

why you don't add ferulic acid to the vitaminc serum?

@gs4913 Жыл бұрын

@@alexandratrost101 ferulic acid is not soluble in water. if you want to add ferulic acid then you need to dissolve it in a solvent

@Normi19 Жыл бұрын

@@iniyaraj5665 I am just seeing this. I rub Vitamin E oil on top of, meaning using separate ingredients. This keeps it simple and helps me adjust as needed, i.e. my face cannot take much Vit E without clogging pores, but for body bruises I go hard with dose.

@cafeconcremas 4 жыл бұрын

But does it work? Omg! This is so cheap and fun to do and as a biochemistry student (thanks for being my inspiration) this sounds as the perfect experimentation to begin with. ❤️

@dania2369 4 жыл бұрын

Finally , someone who knows what she talking about , an expert not those youtubers who start mixing things and call it a solution .

@L.J.01 4 жыл бұрын

Here's the formula (please correct me if I'm wrong) I like her videos, but I had to watch this a couple of times because formula examples were not well explained. The only example for calculating the ratios went by very quickly. Here ya go - 20 ml of 10% L-ascorbic acid serum: 20 ml distilled water (RO is about the same) 2 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/3 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) of baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Imperial measurements 1 oz of 10% LAA serum: 1 oz distilled or RO water 3 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/2 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Multiply as needed. Use within a week. Ascorbic acid quickly loses strength. For 5% ascorbic acid serum reduce LAA amount by 50%, for 15% increase by 50%. Water amount remains the same. Will need to also adjust baking soda. Wrap bottle to protect from light. I added the note that RO (reverse osmosis) is about the same as distilled since and lot of ppl have RO systems. RO removes all contaminants and minerals almost like distilled does (when it's working properly, that is, lol!) She also says do not use tap water because mineral ions in the water can speed how quickly ascorbic acid decomposes. (Spring and well water contains minerals too.) 👍 ❤️

@polytan6993 3 жыл бұрын

Some heroes don't wear capes but they write notes in comment section.

@ord2mia 3 жыл бұрын

you’re a God send!! Thank you!

@mionrugheart2340 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@hanamiya8008 4 жыл бұрын

I love that first 30 second scene 🤣 That red lipstick and black glasses thoo👏

@somemillennial 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michelle! Buying somewhat "cosmetically elegant" spf is already expensive enough for me, since the amount of product that is needed is a lot. All things considered, a skincare routine can be really expensive even without buying high end brands. I don't think I would have (or rather, could have) started using vit C without this DIY.

@marianar2948 4 жыл бұрын

Michelle this was the best intro ever 😂😂😂 I love when your humour pops out

@lindajoy23 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Michelle’s tutorials but the intro is a copy of Liah Yoo who often intros exactly like this.

@anthrogal19 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I have been making this for months now. I just spray it all over my arms and face. Even with sensitive skin I can use it every other day. Love that this is actually easy and potentially better than store bought.

@iniyaraj5665 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen any benefits from using this serum?

@nanettediop2300 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, 👋 thanks for this new tip. Which brand of VITAMIN C are u using? Where do u buy yours and what benefits have u noticed from this DIY? Please, tell us more 🙏 😫

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

@bet177 Жыл бұрын

@@tes33720any product you apply on top of the serum will work perfectly fine. and no, sunscreen doenst need to go on bare skin. it should be the last step of a skincare routine after serums, moisturizer. sunscreen can even be reapplied on top of makeup because how it works is it essentially creates a protective film over your skin to protect it:)

@Lupescupe 4 жыл бұрын

OMG this is amazing. Thank you. I've been thinking of trying vitamin C and this is a great, affordable option.

@kalyanishah17 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to end up paying a bomb / buying a vit c that doesn't work. This is a life saver! Been following you since you started, thank you so so much!

@janijoy3237 4 жыл бұрын

Showed it my mother, she said i should eat a citrus if i want vitamin c...

@quaziainul8774 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you ..

@chandracox6814 4 жыл бұрын

That's for inside your body....but this video is referring to what goes on your skin....so, major difference.

@daylilopez6350 4 жыл бұрын

Ya ppl that don't like fruits lol

@daylilopez6350 4 жыл бұрын

@Eat the Rich it does the same?

@TayLor-br9gi 4 жыл бұрын

Fruit has sugar and sugar inhibits vitamin c intake

@KHUZAFARAUF 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't get my eyes away from that pink/orange colored owl/kitten/bird staring cutely/creepily in a glass in the back.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 4 жыл бұрын

It's actually an acne bacterium 😉

@mylynd 4 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin Beauty Science I don’t know why, but this pleases me SO much as a fellow skincare nerd!

@carolmichael2205 4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience can I replace L ascorbic powder with a grinded vitamin c tablet?

@Nicken0o0 4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience HAHAHAHA THE ANSWER 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@maramimendoza205 4 жыл бұрын

Now that I saw it (thanks to your comment) I can't also take my eyes off of it 😅

@skateata1 2 жыл бұрын

I studied as a chemical technician in college. I'm happy to find someone who actually knows science spreading accurate information. Some influences make me roll my eyes. Not saying I know everything, but some of the "hacks" I see posted are mind boggling.

@taylorhorne1046 4 жыл бұрын

this is a GAME CHANGER considering how expensive C serum is!!

@jenluv 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video so much! Thank you!!

@mrecommend4787 2 жыл бұрын

I made mine each time I use it . I use ordinary vit c powder which is super fine and dissolves easily . I mix a tiny spoonful with the spoon provided with a bit of toner and pat on my skin, Been doing that for a few years and love the results

@RoseKazable 4 жыл бұрын

This is great. I've found Vitamin C helped with the keratosis pilaris on my arms, but you need so much that I was going through so many bottles. Even the cheap brands added up, and all those containers felt wasteful. I'll definitely give this a go.

@billie4916 8 ай бұрын

hey, how was it?

@nikahopper2178 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve made this for months off her old blog entry. Things I’ve learned. Her test strips are much easier to use than the basic strips, get the better ones. Aluminum foil trick works very well. I started with 10% and that was too much but it’s so great to quickly be able to adjust.

@jiydamintmoussa9898 4 жыл бұрын

Did you see improvements to PIH?

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@roarlexroar 2 жыл бұрын

hi, do you clean the bottle between each batch?

@billie4916 8 ай бұрын

update? have u tried it? @@tes33720

@silverbullet4055 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you are on KZfaq to share your Scientific education with us; helps to have someone explain why and how sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. Science Behind the Beauty is knowledge, and we all know Knowledge Is Power! Choices based on facts!

@nanettediop2300 3 жыл бұрын

So true 👍

@nanettediop2300 3 жыл бұрын

Knowledge is POWER. 👌

@pjsalesky5009 6 ай бұрын

@nanettediop2300 What we do with Knowledge is Power! 😊

@ashleymc5599 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love more science-backed DIY content (though I imagine that gets a bit tricky).

@debbiejones6654 4 жыл бұрын

Michelle, I'm old and shrivelled up from the Queensland sun. I've been looking at getting HA powder to make a hydrating body product. Love a diy idea on that from you.

@abbiswasanwesha 4 жыл бұрын

I just use your cheat sheet aka mix a pinch of vit c powder in my hyaluronic acid toner every day. Trust me it works better than pricey brands 🤩🤩🤩

@flbound8750 2 ай бұрын

Where did you find vitamin c powder?

@trishmaloney5674 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I'm a Physician Assistant student but my BS is in chemistry and I worked in Dermatology before starting my PA program... Needless to say, I love your content! Would love to see a video on stem cell serums/topicals for anti-aging skincare. I've done some scant research and although these products appear to work well, there seems to be some very serious potential downsides related to the lack of specificity of the targeted cells, for example promoting the differentiation of UV damaged cells and the potential carcinogenic risk associated with that. One of the articles I read was Stem Cells in Dermatology and Anti-aging Care of the Skin by Amy Forman Taub, MD and Kim Pham, PhD

@kdixuebw7884bfb Жыл бұрын

Look into urine therapy for anti aging

@anamariarasheva219 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could do something on dermarolling/ micro needling. I am finding a lot of conflicting information on whether it's safe and if it even works for scars and hyperpigmentation. Thanks for always approaching skincare in a scientific way :)

@clockworkalmond1032 4 жыл бұрын

YES please!!!

@Call-me-Al 4 жыл бұрын

It's safe if you do it safely. You have to know how to sterilize everything correctly, what pattern to do with it, what needle length to use, what intervals to do it in, when NOT to do it (e.g. when you have the skin infected or damaged and so on you need to postpone the treatment), when you need to switch out the tool for a new one, etc. The point of dermarollers is to create very specific controlled damage that the skin can heal well. It helps break up scar tissue and make it consist of more healthy tissue and less scar tissue. It can also help reduce 'genetic' dark undereye circles in some cases, but it is extremely important you don't randomly experiment but actually know exactly what you are doing so you can do it in a safe manner.

@brittniep9219 4 жыл бұрын

I’d only do it with a dermatologist or esthetician... Same with waxing or any treatments like that.

@juliedumesnil6185 4 жыл бұрын

I would love that too ! I have no doubt that most people can do it safely without being an esthetician, but you'd need to have all the correct info about it. Here are some useful documents : > dermaroller.owndoc.com/dermaroller-instructions.pdf > simpleskincarescience.com/dermarolling/ > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJufkqiI3a-WY40.html > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brSAis6izbKVe4k.html

@chandracox6814 4 жыл бұрын

@@brittniep9219 waxing?! Lmao. Ok.

@aurisdonela861 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michelle! I made my first batch last Friday and it doesn’t make my skin irritated whatsoever. As I do have a quite thick skin I am thinking of making a more potent serum. 😎

@bhawnajoshi5493 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see a person with tooth gap like me making videos😊... I was so insecure about that gap whole of my life 😂😂

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 4 жыл бұрын

My dentist keeps asking if he can "fix" my gap but I like it 😊

@bhawnajoshi5493 4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience haha same here... You are an inspiration

@TruTrinity 4 жыл бұрын

Bhawna Joshi I have always found tooth gaps cool and most of my male friends think it is sexy! I say own it!!! Embrace it! I wish I had a tooth gap lol

@bhawnajoshi5493 4 жыл бұрын

@@TruTrinity thank you 😌 i have learned to live with it now happily 😅

@lilycoeur7714 4 жыл бұрын

It's so charming! Like Vanessa Paradis ❤

@emkn1479 4 жыл бұрын

I just made a new batch of this, I love it! I’ve been adding some glycerin and The Ordinary’s Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid serum. Not sure if that’s why but it lasts far longer than 2 weeks. Thanks for the trustworthy tips!

@nbajwa02 4 жыл бұрын

Ooo have you ph tested this? Going to try this combo !

@taytayqueen7024 4 жыл бұрын

How’s it working out for you?

@gloriamontgomery6900 4 жыл бұрын

If you want a very blendable, lipid vitamin C which is stable and non irritating get tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate at Lotioncrafter. I’ve used it for years.

@lisakerr6400 4 жыл бұрын

How much glycerin do you add to the recipe?

@martywilsonlife 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of adding ALA for the viscosity. I wonder if it would work with Vitamin C.

@renemason22 4 жыл бұрын

For the record I already know you know what you're talking about even without the lab coat 😉💖✨

@melistd Жыл бұрын

im a chem eng student that love the skincare and this recipe is best for me thank u

@amandac3658 4 жыл бұрын

I read this on your blog last year and made my own! I put mine into a little spray bottle and wrap black paper over it and I use all over my body. I just eyeball the powder with a tiny spoon and don’t bother with the distilled water or baking soda lol. I roughly check it with a ph strip tho >.< but it works and it’s so cheap and convenient! Lol

@taytayqueen7024 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda! I’d love to know if you’ve seen results from this serum? I’m planning on making it

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

@@taytayqueen7024 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? (If you ended up making it/trying it) I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

@jamz9196 Жыл бұрын

You’re amazing!!! Ty for making skincare accessible and backing it with facts!!! We needed you

@SallijaBule 3 жыл бұрын

This is so down to earth, logical and enjoyable! And also reminds me a little of chemistry class haha! So happy to have found you, thank you so much!

@gwengwen4535 4 жыл бұрын

You had me at Critical thinking skills!! 🥰🙌🏻💗

@cielobetancur 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle 😍 I already made my DIY taking the recipe from your blog. It works perfectly and yes, 5 minutes later I put it in my face.

@MrErika23jones 4 жыл бұрын

How often do you uses it ? and how long do you live it on ?

@CieloSkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrErika23jones I use it every day in the morning. I leave it all day until I do my nighttime routine. Same person just different account :)

@iniyaraj5665 3 жыл бұрын

@@CieloSkin have you seen any difference in your skin? How does this fair in comparison to store bought vitamin c serum, if you have used any previously?

@CieloSkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@iniyaraj5665 thank you for your question. When I use this diy serum I am aware that I am only looking for vitamin c results, it means brightness and improvement in my spots with hyperpigmentation, that is its purpose of it. I always keep in mind that this would not treat acne, for example. I have used other vitamin c serums before with exactly the same results. I appreciate the texture in store vitamin c serums and that is why I put a little bit of glycerin in mine. Remember, concentration and ph are key for this to work. I have stopped buying vitamin c serums since I start doing my own. I trust it so much that I recommend it in my channel 🤗❤️

@iniyaraj5665 3 жыл бұрын

@@CieloSkin thank you. The vitamin c serums here are either trash or I have to sell my kidneys to buy them. Definitely will try it. Thanks again.

@rickie12 11 ай бұрын

I use The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid + Alpha-Arbutin and put it in the refrigerator. The freshness last much longer. Mine was changing color after 2 weeks then read about putting it in the refrigerator. After 3 days the serum became clear again.

@Efflorescentey 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love you! I love that there’s an Aussie on my screen and I recognise all the major brands you talk about 😍 so happy you did a collab with ASAP science!! Also, yay! I have the drunk elephant vit C. I always buy these things I think is a ‘good’ product but I never usually know. Now I do 🤩

@orenjikukki 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to run out of my beloved Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C serum. It can be quite expensive because I have to purchase it online, I'm so glad I found this video! Can't wait to make it and save $$$. BTW, I just subscribed! ❤️

@donnaharris8722 3 жыл бұрын

I use this with distilled water and a small amount of glycerin. It tingles but does not burn. Kimberly from Pretty Over Fifty shares a recipe I really enjoy Lab Muffin. I had 5 chemistry classes for my BS in Nursing.

@terramauthe1521 2 жыл бұрын

The video is great but the use of metric units is AMAZING

@warkmard-dw4dw 11 ай бұрын

How do you know the vitamin C is getting absorbed into the skin, and not just getting stuck on the outside of your skin after the water evaporates?

@taytayqueen7024 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone actually tried this for the past few months? What’s your results or updates?

@Martha_My_Dear 3 жыл бұрын

I need to know

@selvatica979 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I've just produced the 2nd batch for myself, my skin loves it and applying SPF after this serum goes amazingly smoothly!

@maryammahamad8405 Жыл бұрын

Can y tel me the whay i fel not ezey ti do ifel difecalt

@schavyknows3516 4 жыл бұрын

I just made this! It was super easy and really cool! Felt like I was in school doing a science project!

@fokid1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, I bought the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder and don't really use it because the instructions are quite lame and I find it weird to just mix everything together and not know what exactly I put on my face. So I'm really sure I will try this to finally use up the product!

@xkaleidosaurusx 4 жыл бұрын

As a scientist, that lab coat intro is so accurate 😂😂

@amyschmidt2765 3 жыл бұрын

Scientist here, and I appreciated it too. She kept me from rolling my eyes about wearing a lab coat outside of the lab.

@andee6359 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, there's a vlog version of ur blogpost about this way way back. Thanks!

@lauriloss4537 4 жыл бұрын

I'm making my own cosmetics for years, it's so much fun :) I always have fresh bottle of vitamin C in my fridge. My favourite and proven formula is 15% vitamin C serum with ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, vitamin E and some humectants. I cannot imagine my routine without vitamin C serum and was quite suprised when I saw Dr Dray's video about vitamin C in cosmetics. She claimed that it doesn't have any effects on skin and there are no scientific research to prove it's effectiveness in treating skin ageing, hyperpigmentation etc.

@tamacc6820 4 жыл бұрын

Lauri, so how do you make your Vitamin C? Could you share with us please?

@lauriloss4537 4 жыл бұрын

@@tamacc6820 It's very easy:) I dissolve ascorbic acid in some low-pH hydrolate (now I use orange blossom hydrolate, it has pH about 3.5) mixed with propanediol and ethanol - it makes dissolving easier. In other beaker I dissolve ferulic acid in ethanol (I don't have ferulic acid solution, only pure ferulic acid powder). I add ferulic acid dissolved in ethanol to the beaker with ascorbic acid and mix them. Then I add hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and preservative. I don't add any emulsifier which will mix vitamin E with the rest, so before use I have to shake the bottle. If you want you can modify the formulation by adding some more hydrating ingredients - panthenol, sorbitol, etc. If you want exact recipe with grams I can share :) If you have access to online shops selling raw cosmetics ingredients, DIY vitamin C serum is very easy and budget-friendly option. And it's so much fun :)

@Selinnaguz Жыл бұрын

Hi, Hope you are doing well, i have 2 questions, i would greatly appreciate if you can answe them. What can I use to make this vitamin c serum last longer, around 6-12 months like store bought ones? Vitamin E? And if so how much drops do I add of it. Secondly would you be able to tell me how much ascorbic acid, water and baking soda I need a 30ml bottle or could you tell me how can I work it out. Can i use aloe vera gel instead of Baking soda? Thank you so much, really appreciate it❤️❤️

@0karolzer 4 жыл бұрын

I'd LOVE you to talk about eyelashes serum!! What about a DIY? Is it possible??

@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the dark lipstick you were wearing. It was a fabulous color

@What-nj9ok 3 жыл бұрын

I watched it while ago and now I finally made my first diy serum. Thank you for this!

@MP-hw6sx 7 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@What-nj9ok 7 ай бұрын

@@MP-hw6sx I think it was good, but I stopped using it a really long time ago, I think I used it for about 6 months. It was good, you could try it, buy lesser quantity of ingredients if you could, to try it out. I really wished if it could have been a little thick in consistency to handle easy.

@adaninurs 10 ай бұрын

Michelle! You are definitely a vitamin C expert!!! Can I mix vitamin c and niacinamide? SO many mixed review online and I cant decide:(

@mdml0 3 жыл бұрын

nice. for those who did this can you share how much you had to throw away because the vitamin c became unstable before you can finish the batch? and how long did you manage to keep up the weekly diy of a serum? did you see any visible changes on your skin after a month or so?

@avigailomichael 4 жыл бұрын

Where have you been all my life??? Love you, love your content, and love your accent! Definitely going to make this. Thank you!!

@tes33720 3 жыл бұрын

@michaelmartinez1088 3 ай бұрын

Not only do you give us the straight skinny, but you have such a great sense of humor. Keep it up!🤩

@trivediRiya510 Ай бұрын

I found that the littlextera riceberry vitamin c face serum gives my skin more glowing and evens out my pale skin tone. It also diminished my fine lines. Now I use it consistently in my skincare routine. One more thing I noticed is that it helps wounds like scratches or marks from blemishes heal faster. In the AM, before going to the office, I use rice berry sunscreen and moisturizer on top of the serum. Before this, I used minimalsts serum, but it did not give me any good results. Now I'm super happy with my current skin care routine, and I intend to stick with it for a long time.

@Rohanibansals251s 9 күн бұрын

I use riceberry vitamin c serum regularly. It has lightened up my dark spots. I have a glow in my face than before. Just be consistent with your usage. Always apply good sunscreen after this. I recommend riceberry for this as it is a great match for my skin. And we can use this morning or night as needed. The texture is so smooth going and simple to apply.

@cleliamattana6582 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, this was very interesting! I only have a question... so many studies indicates that for the ascorbic acid to penetrate the skin barrier it needs to be at low ph (less than 3.5) so if you make it at skin ph, doesn't this mean that the ascorbic acid is not absorbed or is minimally absorbed? thanks a lot!

@user-yr2mb5zg6n 4 жыл бұрын

gonna try to make this in my empty The Ordinary bottles skkkrrtt qurantine glow up here we go

@chadh6855 Жыл бұрын

One thing I've noticed about Skinceuticals and the C E ferulic dupes out there is they use a hefty amount of ethoxydiglycol (aka Transcutol), probably needed for the ferulic acid to dissolve but I wonder if the vitamin C will penetrate nearly as well without it.

@PianoGirl091 3 жыл бұрын

Most derms I've talked to seem to agree the Skin Ceuticals one is the best. For that price, though...I think I'll do the DIY instead. Thank you!

@lenigame 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! The first DIY I feel I can trust. I will definitely try it! Thank you so much 😍

@bsaldy 4 жыл бұрын

I've thought of using the l ascobic acid vitamin c that i had in my shelf. Good thing i watched this video. Because vit c serums are so expensive.

@1984Ginita 4 жыл бұрын

I found you today on youtube! OMG! I was looking for someone who explains the scientific facts behind my DIY skincare products! I LOVE YOU!

@christinakathleen9445 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely knew this had to be a thing. Thanks for the recipe!

@mayafriedman2937 Жыл бұрын

4:30 to get to the DIY Serum

@loveit347 4 жыл бұрын

Love the fact that this is water based 😍

@niccoloreiss842 6 ай бұрын

I found a stabilized l-ascorbic acid complex a while back, it's not the kind of complex you can make at home because it requires some specialized equipment (can't even make it in my lab) but buying it isn't too pricy. I've found it's worth it for me since I use vitamin c 2x daily on my face and once daily on the rest of my body. It's an l-ascorbic acid, glutathione, and gold complex which is completely stable. This means I'm able to make pretty huge batches (about 450 ml) and remake it less often. Also, since I am a formulator with a home lab I already have a ton of emulsifiers, emulsion stabilizers, and preservatives so I'm able to stabilize and preserve the big quantities of serum I make and use it over about a month instead of 1-2 weeks. I can also add other actives into my formula and mess around with it a lot, which I definitely do. It's wildly different every month at this point lol. I will say, though, I do have to add an additional step in the LAA concentration calculations because I'm using a complex of LAA and not pure LAA. So, while it isn't a huge inconvenience it is a little bit annoying and does complicate the process more.

@daezeechayne462 5 ай бұрын

wooo that went mostly over my head! But I have just made my first 10ml vit c serum and I feel proud!

@contemplator1993 Ай бұрын

@@daezeechayne462 Is it effective as cited in above video ?

@mindofzyzz8805 8 ай бұрын

Can you make an updated video with the ferulic acid and vitamin e

@science_in_stilettos 4 жыл бұрын

You're awesome on so many levels. This is quality content ! Thank you

@MarbyDiaries 4 жыл бұрын

I love your voice! Its so satisfying idk how to explain it.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@5Fem5Fem 10 ай бұрын

How do you clean you old container properly to prevent contamination? Great that you actually explained!! Thank you!

@daezeechayne462 5 ай бұрын

I took form the vid that you can douse it in rubbing alcohol let dry, then rinse with your distilled water then let dry (but I was using a bottle that had vit c already in it before)

@damnemperess 4 жыл бұрын

The only diy on vitamin c on the internet that is worth listening too

@raygin6581 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how semi permanent hair straightening works? Like keratin treatments that make your hair straight for a few months

@deakeller 3 жыл бұрын

My routine is that I mix some L-ascorbic acid powder with 3.5 glycolic acid toner (both from The Ordinary), and use it as a chemical exfoliant once a week. This way, I get the right pH and always use it right away. Would love to hear your thoughts on this!

@zoezzzarko1117 3 жыл бұрын

Do you rinse it off... or leave it on? 😲 Also... does it burn at all?

@deakeller 3 жыл бұрын

@@zoezzzarko1117 I leave it on for 5-10 minutes and then I apply moisturizer without washing it off. And yes, it burns!

@zoezzzarko1117 3 жыл бұрын

@@deakeller ha ok !! Thank youuuuuuuuu for the info !!

@zoezzzarko1117 3 жыл бұрын

@@deakeller about how much of the vit c do you add to about how much toner (so I don't burn my face off 🤣)

@deakeller 3 жыл бұрын

@@zoezzzarko1117 I think there is a small spoon that comes with the vitamin C powder - I use a bit less than a full one. Vitamin C can sting too so don't go overboard with it (half a spoon should be enough). I mix the powder with a little toner in a plastic measurement cup by swirling it around until the powder and toner are mixed. Then I apply to my face with my hands. You don't need much toner, I often find myself taking too much, you don't need a lot to wet your entire face... good luck and let me know how it goes!

@TheRealMerBer Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I already love you! Thank you for being so thorough!

@svalentina3075 4 жыл бұрын

I finally ran out of my storebought vitamin C, so I now have all the ingredients to make this homemade one! So excited!

@svalentina3075 4 жыл бұрын

I just made it tonight! It burns a bit on my neck. Maybe the pH was too low (it was 3). Next time I'll try to reach 4.

@untitled3313 4 жыл бұрын

@@svalentina3075 that's reassuring, I'm gonna try it too! Wish me luck

@svalentina3075 4 жыл бұрын

@@untitled3313 good luck! I enjoyed the little chemistry experiment! I hope you do too.

@eyebutterfly 3 жыл бұрын

Yay I can finally use my bachelor of biomedicine skills for something useful!

@kreempouf 4 жыл бұрын

Fun video ! Next , can you discuss diy Copper serums

@tamiloreadebayo1880 4 жыл бұрын

You guys, Michelle is out here saving lives!

@bareloto 6 ай бұрын

Is it possible I wonder to do weekly but mix with ordinary resveratrol and ferulic acid water baking soda ? O weekly base as you described ? Or I am playing with flame 🔥?

@solar979 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! A dream come true! Should I keep it in a fridge?

@martying94 4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering too!

@ofthebeanvariety 4 жыл бұрын

Since this is meant to be made on a weekly basis, I don't think it's necessary. Storing in the fridge will extend the length of time before oxidizing and microbe growth. If you live in a particularly hot place or plan to travel, a fridge might be needed.

@solar979 4 жыл бұрын

@@ofthebeanvariety Thank you :)

@shaoome119 4 жыл бұрын

Gea Sol I store my diy vitamin c serum in the fridge. It’s been three weeks and it’s still clear! no yellow so far :)

@elmundoenunespejo6304 4 жыл бұрын

hi thank you for your values advice can u please make a video about the black circles or panda eyes how to get rid of the but the effective way as you have done with the vitamin c thank you so much

@svg4026 3 жыл бұрын

Omw. You are amazing. I have started an home skincare business and am always looking for great ideas for my clients skin. Love this and definitely will be using this.

@yimeizi2648 2 жыл бұрын

I would prefer to premix the 4 parts by weight solid free acid with 1 part by weight solid sodium ascorbate. (Make sure the sodium ascorbate you bought has a VC to sodium ratio reflective of the pure solid: 175:23) That way we can simply dissolve the mix in however much DI water we want and the pH shouldn’t vary by much, and if pH is off significantly, probably the free acid is bad anyways. Aliquoting small portions of the solid in ziplock bags to the freezer would probably help? My lab only worked with sodium ascorbate which was stable for years. Didn't expect vitamin C serum is literally pHed ascorbic acid lol!

@Cyber00V 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen many diy vitamin C serum videos and looked too cheap and easy! Thank you for passing your knowledge and science behind it! I’m definitely going to do this! ❤️💜💖🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@johnsskincarereviews 4 жыл бұрын

Could you in theory use a toner or ha serum as a base and ph adjust with baking powder? Love the video

@Fifje 4 жыл бұрын

I am actually wondering the same thing!!

@zmafam2615 3 жыл бұрын

same question

@peacefuldaze9489 2 жыл бұрын

I use nutricost ascorbic acid powder. It works just as good as the ordinary vit c powder but in a large tub. Drink it, too 😊👌

@elizabethsalvage4338 4 жыл бұрын

I used to make mine years ago. I used aloe instead of baking soda. I kept it in the refrigerator. It worked really well. Lately I've been lazy.

@Selinnaguz Жыл бұрын

Wow can I use aloe vera gel instead of baking soda??

@isabelhess1510 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I would love to try it but I’ve read some conflicting info about combining niacinamide and vitamin c in the same regimen. What’s the low down with that?

@SaraKhan-ro7lr 2 жыл бұрын

Please guide me about the ratio of powder and distilled water.i didn't get it..

@mariejonas46 4 жыл бұрын

Starts at 6:14

@dyoungerman. 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your article "Vitamin C Esters: Are ATIP and THDA the Same Thing?" I'm one of the three people who was trying to figure out if there was any difference between the two esters! 😉