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Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:14 pm  |
Hey everyone!
I'm going to make a homemade vitamin C serum based on help from other members, will start with 10% and work my way up, but can I apply this to the delicate skin of my under eye area? I have kind of hollow eyes and dark circles, I might be somewhat underweight even though I seem to have a pretty average body fat composition. Is it safe to apply to this area?
What is the highest percentage that would be totally safe to use in that area?
Either way I'll avoid that area the first few times until I see how my skin reacts to it.
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Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:01 am |
| Oh I don't know more about it. But my mom used it for eye area in the past and it is ok. Maybe you can do it |
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Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:21 am |
Yes you can use Vitamin C under the eyes, but be careful as sometimes that area is extra sensitive. If you are using ascorbic acid, a helpful tip that I found was to apply it to damp skin. For some reason the dampness helps the serum penetrate further. I have no idea why but there was a large amount of info from the book that I read (can't recall it now) but it said if you apply it to damp skin the serum actually can travel further.
10% is quite strong though, so initially you may want to dilute it a little more so you are at 5% for your eye area. Then gradually increase to 10%. |
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Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:56 am |
| I use Cosmetic Skin Solutions vitamin c on my eyelids and under my eye most days but my skin is quite resilient. YMMV |
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Curent Regime: Cosmetic Skin Solutions CE Ferulic and Phloretin/ Revale Intensive Serum / NIA 24 Intensive Recovery Complex cream / Jojoba and Squalane oils / Avene Emulsion SPF 50 & Prevage City Smart SPF 50 / Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0/ Dermaroller / Facial exercises |
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Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:52 pm |
| It's okay to apply vitamin C serum to the under eye area, but since the skin is thinner and tends to be more sensitive, I would just be careful with it. If it stings, I would lower the dose or buffer it with a moisturizer. |
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Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:51 pm |
Yes you can use vitamin C all over your skin. Best Vitamin C serums are the organic one. Stay away from toxic ingredients that give cancer and worrisome hormone disruptors.
AVOID THOSE INGREDIENTS:
Coal Tar: A known carcinogen banned in the EU, but still used in North America. Used in dry skin treatments, anti-lice and anti-dandruff shampoos, also listed as a colour plus number, i.e. FD&C Red No. 6.
DEA/TEA/MEA: Suspected carcinogens used as emulsifiers and foaming agents for shampoos, body washes, soaps.
Ethoxylated surfactants and 1,4-dioxane: Never listed because it’s a by-product made from adding carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make other chemicals less harsh. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found 1,4-dioxane in 57 percent of baby washes in the U.S. Avoid any ingredients containing the letters "eth."
Formaldehyde: Probable carcinogen and irritant found in nail products, hair dye, fake eyelash adhesives, shampoos. Banned in the EU.
Fragrance/Parfum: A catchall for hidden chemicals, such as phthalates. Fragrance is connected to headaches, dizziness, asthma, and allergies.
Hydroquinone: Used for lightening skin. Banned in the UK, rated most toxic on the EWG’s Skin Deep database, and linked to cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Lead: Known carcinogen found in lipstick and hair dye, but never listed because it’s a contaminant, not an ingredient.
Mercury: Known allergen that impairs brain development. Found in mascara and some eyedrops.
Mineral oil: By-product of petroleum that’s used in baby oil, moisturizers, styling gels. It creates a film that impairs the skin’s ability to release toxins.
Oxybenzone: Active ingredient in chemical sunscreens that accumulates in fatty tissues and is linked to allergies, hormone disruption, cellular damage, low birth weight.
Parabens: Used as preservatives, found in many products. Linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD): Used in hair products and dyes, but toxic to skin and immune system.
Phthalates: Plasticizers banned in the EU and California in children’s toys, but present in many fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, lotions. Linked to endocrine disruption, liver/kidney/lung damage, cancer.
Placental extract: Used in some skin and hair products, but linked to endocrine disruption.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG): Penetration enhancer used in many products, it’s often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, both known carcinogens.
Silicone-derived emollients: Used to make a product feel soft, these don’t biodegrade, and also prevent skin from breathing. Linked to tumour growth and skin irritation.
Sodium lauryl (ether) sulfate (SLS, SLES): A former industrial degreaser now used to make soap foamy, it’s absorbed into the body and irritates skin.
Talc: Similar to asbestos in composition, it’s found in baby powder, eye shadow, blush, deodorant. Linked to ovarian cancer and respiratory problems.
Toluene: Known to disrupt the immune and endocrine systems, and fetal development, it’s used in nail and hair products. Often hidden under fragrance.
Triclosan: Found in antibacterial products, hand sanitizers, and deodorants, it is linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. Avoid the brand Microban. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:10 am |
| Vit C is great for under eye area - and can be applied anywhere on skin. Depending on the ph of the one you use though - it can cause irritation if too strong. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:06 pm |
| Yes! In addition to what everyone else has said, I find that using my C serum under my eyes is very plumping and brightening. Just be careful not to use too much or get it *into* your eyes and it's no trouble. |
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:42 am |
| Yes, I do it everytime. |
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Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:59 pm |
| Yes I use the 15% Vitamin C Serum from PSF around my eyes & on my eyelids. I wear contact lenses & I have no problems. Just avoid getting it into your eyes, obviously, as it is acidic & would burn. HTH! |
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Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:29 pm |
| Yes, I don without any issues. |
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47, former sunworshipper, skincare addict, oily T-zone, fair skinned, love Vita A, some hyperpigmentation, microneedler. |
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Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:58 pm |
| Definitely use my C under my eyes without any issues. It's a 12% concentration. I also use a 20% C in combo w other vitamins (Face Synergy Serum from Cellular Skin) under my eyes without any issues. Doesn't seem to bother my skin at all. Definitely has helped brighten up my dark circles. I think this is mainly due to more collagen. I feel like my skin in that area is not as thin and translucent as it used to be. I have been using C for over ten years now. I don't know what I'd do without it. |
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:58 pm |
| bigsmilebigdreams wrote: |
Yes you can use vitamin C all over your skin. Best Vitamin C serums are the organic one. Stay away from toxic ingredients that give cancer and worrisome hormone disruptors.
AVOID THOSE INGREDIENTS:
Coal Tar: A known carcinogen banned in the EU, but still used in North America. Used in dry skin treatments, anti-lice and anti-dandruff shampoos, also listed as a colour plus number, i.e. FD&C Red No. 6.
DEA/TEA/MEA: Suspected carcinogens used as emulsifiers and foaming agents for shampoos, body washes, soaps.
Ethoxylated surfactants and 1,4-dioxane: Never listed because it’s a by-product made from adding carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make other chemicals less harsh. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found 1,4-dioxane in 57 percent of baby washes in the U.S. Avoid any ingredients containing the letters "eth."
Formaldehyde: Probable carcinogen and irritant found in nail products, hair dye, fake eyelash adhesives, shampoos. Banned in the EU.
Fragrance/Parfum: A catchall for hidden chemicals, such as phthalates. Fragrance is connected to headaches, dizziness, asthma, and allergies.
Hydroquinone: Used for lightening skin. Banned in the UK, rated most toxic on the EWG’s Skin Deep database, and linked to cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Lead: Known carcinogen found in lipstick and hair dye, but never listed because it’s a contaminant, not an ingredient.
Mercury: Known allergen that impairs brain development. Found in mascara and some eyedrops.
Mineral oil: By-product of petroleum that’s used in baby oil, moisturizers, styling gels. It creates a film that impairs the skin’s ability to release toxins.
Oxybenzone: Active ingredient in chemical sunscreens that accumulates in fatty tissues and is linked to allergies, hormone disruption, cellular damage, low birth weight.
Parabens: Used as preservatives, found in many products. Linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD): Used in hair products and dyes, but toxic to skin and immune system.
Phthalates: Plasticizers banned in the EU and California in children’s toys, but present in many fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, lotions. Linked to endocrine disruption, liver/kidney/lung damage, cancer.
Placental extract: Used in some skin and hair products, but linked to endocrine disruption.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG): Penetration enhancer used in many products, it’s often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, both known carcinogens.
Silicone-derived emollients: Used to make a product feel soft, these don’t biodegrade, and also prevent skin from breathing. Linked to tumour growth and skin irritation.
Sodium lauryl (ether) sulfate (SLS, SLES): A former industrial degreaser now used to make soap foamy, it’s absorbed into the body and irritates skin.
Talc: Similar to asbestos in composition, it’s found in baby powder, eye shadow, blush, deodorant. Linked to ovarian cancer and respiratory problems.
Toluene: Known to disrupt the immune and endocrine systems, and fetal development, it’s used in nail and hair products. Often hidden under fragrance.
Triclosan: Found in antibacterial products, hand sanitizers, and deodorants, it is linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. Avoid the brand Microban. |
Thanks for posting this info. There are a few high end products here that are very popular even though they include these awful ingredients. Customers need to be aware of this. |
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47, former sunworshipper, skincare addict, oily T-zone, fair skinned, love Vita A, some hyperpigmentation, microneedler. |
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Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:07 am |
| generally speaking yes,and you can try it inside of your wrist for a few miniutes,then put it among your eyes.I really hope it could help you. |
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Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:52 am |
| bugaboo wrote: |
| bigsmilebigdreams wrote: |
Yes you can use vitamin C all over your skin. Best Vitamin C serums are the organic one. Stay away from toxic ingredients that give cancer and worrisome hormone disruptors.
AVOID THOSE INGREDIENTS:
Coal Tar: A known carcinogen banned in the EU, but still used in North America. Used in dry skin treatments, anti-lice and anti-dandruff shampoos, also listed as a colour plus number, i.e. FD&C Red No. 6.
DEA/TEA/MEA: Suspected carcinogens used as emulsifiers and foaming agents for shampoos, body washes, soaps.
Ethoxylated surfactants and 1,4-dioxane: Never listed because it’s a by-product made from adding carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make other chemicals less harsh. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found 1,4-dioxane in 57 percent of baby washes in the U.S. Avoid any ingredients containing the letters "eth."
Formaldehyde: Probable carcinogen and irritant found in nail products, hair dye, fake eyelash adhesives, shampoos. Banned in the EU.
Fragrance/Parfum: A catchall for hidden chemicals, such as phthalates. Fragrance is connected to headaches, dizziness, asthma, and allergies.
Hydroquinone: Used for lightening skin. Banned in the UK, rated most toxic on the EWG’s Skin Deep database, and linked to cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Lead: Known carcinogen found in lipstick and hair dye, but never listed because it’s a contaminant, not an ingredient.
Mercury: Known allergen that impairs brain development. Found in mascara and some eyedrops.
Mineral oil: By-product of petroleum that’s used in baby oil, moisturizers, styling gels. It creates a film that impairs the skin’s ability to release toxins.
Oxybenzone: Active ingredient in chemical sunscreens that accumulates in fatty tissues and is linked to allergies, hormone disruption, cellular damage, low birth weight.
Parabens: Used as preservatives, found in many products. Linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD): Used in hair products and dyes, but toxic to skin and immune system.
Phthalates: Plasticizers banned in the EU and California in children’s toys, but present in many fragrances, perfumes, deodorants, lotions. Linked to endocrine disruption, liver/kidney/lung damage, cancer.
Placental extract: Used in some skin and hair products, but linked to endocrine disruption.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG): Penetration enhancer used in many products, it’s often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, both known carcinogens.
Silicone-derived emollients: Used to make a product feel soft, these don’t biodegrade, and also prevent skin from breathing. Linked to tumour growth and skin irritation.
Sodium lauryl (ether) sulfate (SLS, SLES): A former industrial degreaser now used to make soap foamy, it’s absorbed into the body and irritates skin.
Talc: Similar to asbestos in composition, it’s found in baby powder, eye shadow, blush, deodorant. Linked to ovarian cancer and respiratory problems.
Toluene: Known to disrupt the immune and endocrine systems, and fetal development, it’s used in nail and hair products. Often hidden under fragrance.
Triclosan: Found in antibacterial products, hand sanitizers, and deodorants, it is linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. Avoid the brand Microban. |
Thanks for posting this info. There are a few high end products here that are very popular even though they include these awful ingredients. Customers need to be aware of this. |
Thats why all my face and body creams are handcrafted.
Only Serum, foundations,blushes ect. are from te drugstore.i dont use high end cosmetic,wich promissed a lot and dont keep any promisses. |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:10 am |
| Yes you can. I use a 27% organic Vitamin C serum once a day. All over my face and under my eyes and also my neck. So many people forget to take care of the neck. I buy my organic vitamin C serum from imfabulouscosmetics.com |
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Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:43 pm |
When I (used to) make products dyi, I would normally look at professionally formulated products.
Here is a good reference for you
IS CLINICAL EYE SERUM PLUS
"C Eye Advance+ contains 7.5% time released vitamin C to brighten and revive the eye area"
HOWEVER, be ware of the marketing hype. This formulation calls for L-ascorbic acid AND THERE IS NOTHING SLOW RELEASE ABOUT IT. You can't encapsulate acids in liposomes.
| johndoe1125 wrote: |
Hey everyone!
I'm going to make a homemade vitamin C serum based on help from other members, will start with 10% and work my way up, but can I apply this to the delicate skin of my under eye area? I have kind of hollow eyes and dark circles, I might be somewhat underweight even though I seem to have a pretty average body fat composition. Is it safe to apply to this area?
What is the highest percentage that would be totally safe to use in that area?
Either way I'll avoid that area the first few times until I see how my skin reacts to it.
Thanks |
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Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:40 pm |
| It's better to consult a doctor. Eyes are very important. It's important not to hurt your eyes. |
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