How to Make Vitamin C Serum

If you want your skin to appear youthful, smooth and glowing, try making your own vitamin C serum. It's easy to make vitamin C serum out of a few simple ingredients that you can pick up at your local pharmacy. The benefits are great, and include protection against sunlight and environmental toxins as well as a reduction of wrinkles and blemishes.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 tsp. L ascorbic acid
• 1 tsp. glycerin
• 1 tsp. distilled water
• Small glass container
• Glass stirrer
• Small dark colored jar, sealable

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Instructions

• 1

  Place 1/4 tsp. of L ascorbic acid in a small glass container.

• 2

  Add 1 tsp. distilled water and mix with a glass stirrer. Stir the mixture until you're sure the L ascorbic acid is completely dissolved into the water.

• 3

  Stir in 1 tsp. glycerin and blend well.

• 4

  Put the vitamin C serum in a small, dark colored, sealable jar.

• 5

  Apply the vitamin C serum every night before bed to start with. If your skin tolerates the vitamin C, gradually increase the usage to twice daily.