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Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:19 am  |
Ladies,
Where do you buy the ingredients to make your Vitamin C serum? I have the recipe I would like to use, however I am not sure where to shop to find ascorbic acid, glycerin, etc....
I live in Atlanta, Georgia and would love to find a business that would carry the supplies I need....
Thanks ahead of time for your help! |
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Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:08 pm |
Thank you so much for your response! And thank you so much for the links to all the recipes!
Is there a vitamin c serum you could recommend that is fairly simple for a beginner like me that would help even out my overall skin tone? Thanks!  |
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Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:15 pm |
Here is one of the really basic recipes, there are quit a few listed in the index linked above under C Serums 
HTH
DM
Another with link provided:
http://www.sageandsimple.com/2009/02/diy-vitamin-c-serum.html
I've been making this for little over a year, mixing a fresh batch once every few weeks, and I still haven't had to rebuy the ingredients, which cost less than one over-packaged bottle of the premade stuff.
SAGE & SIMPLE'S C SERUM
Improve your complexion on a dime:
Add 1/4 t l-ascorbic acid, 1/2 t propylene glycol (or glycerin if you have very dry skin), and 2 t distilled water to a blue or amber bottle. Shake vigorously for a few minutes, then shake a couple times an hour until the powder dissolves.
This will give you an approximately 20% solution. If you have sensitive skin, or are in doubt, cut back on the l-ascorbic acid.
I buy my ingredients from The Personal Formulator, and my bottles from Specialty Bottle; I suggest a 1/2 oz bottle with a dropper for this serum.
Do not double the recipe. Vitamin C can become oxidized as it sits and may cause free radicals to form. It' s important that you mix a fresh batch every few weeks. I keep mine in the fridge. |
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:10 am |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
Here is one of the really basic recipes, there are quit a few listed in the index linked above under C Serums
HTH
DM
Another with link provided:
http://www.sageandsimple.com/2009/02/diy-vitamin-c-serum.html
I've been making this for little over a year, mixing a fresh batch once every few weeks, and I still haven't had to rebuy the ingredients, which cost less than one over-packaged bottle of the premade stuff.
SAGE & SIMPLE'S C SERUM
Improve your complexion on a dime:
Add 1/4 t l-ascorbic acid, 1/2 t propylene glycol (or glycerin if you have very dry skin), and 2 t distilled water to a blue or amber bottle. Shake vigorously for a few minutes, then shake a couple times an hour until the powder dissolves.
This will give you an approximately 20% solution. If you have sensitive skin, or are in doubt, cut back on the l-ascorbic acid.
I buy my ingredients from The Personal Formulator, and my bottles from Specialty Bottle; I suggest a 1/2 oz bottle with a dropper for this serum.
Do not double the recipe. Vitamin C can become oxidized as it sits and may cause free radicals to form. It' s important that you mix a fresh batch every few weeks. I keep mine in the fridge. |
Again, your help and assistance is very much appreciated! I cannot wait for my supplies to come so I can begin making my own serum!
Have a fabulous day! 
BTW- Do you think I could add zinc to the vitamin c serum? I have read zinc helps to keep skin clear and was wondering if I could possibly include it in the formula for extra skin clearing benefits?
What do you think? |
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Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:21 pm |
Reading this thread might help explain about Vitamin C and metals and why you would want to use a chelating agent with a combination of zinc (a metal) and Vitamin C!
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=36231
HTH
DM |
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Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:28 am |
| I am not very good at making mixing things and its hard to get ingredients in UK, is there a brand that is a reasonable price that would do the job? |
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Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:21 am |
| Zelda wrote: |
| I am not very good at making mixing things and its hard to get ingredients in UK, is there a brand that is a reasonable price that would do the job? |
Since this is all about DIY you may want to post your question here
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=37222
There is some discussion about making your own but also links to pre made Vitamin C and if you ask I am sure you will get some good recommendations!
HTH
DM |
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Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:38 pm |
Lotioncrafter.com has all the ingredients for the C+E ferulic jojoba recipe. They just added feruic acid and in 2 weeks will also have Sea Kelp Bioferment.
I added one drop of Germal Plus Liquid preservative to the 30 ml recipe and it had the added benefit of helping to disperse the oil phase with the water better. This preservative is said to be a reliable one for retarding growth of bacteria, mold and fungus. Anyone else using something like this? |
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Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:15 pm |
Thanks Fawnie. I wish Kassy was around. Looks like we've lost the resident expert on DIY C formulating. 
For you DIYers - I have had great luck using Kassy_A-s formula for C & E ferulic (with or without the jojoba base).
Here is a very smiple and effective formula.
15% Vitamin C, E + FA Serum with Jojoba, 1oz
1 tsp L-AA
1 tsp SKB
1 tsp Jojoba Oil
3 tsp H2O (demineralized)
1/4 tsp Ferulic Acid
1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil
1/4 tsp Vodka or Witch Hazel (vodka is best and purest though.)
Using 2 shot glasses; In glass #1 dissolve L-AA in the distilled H2O. (I'd suggest a warm water bath while stirring till dissolved if you must.
Glass #2; In goes the Ferulic Acid, followed by vodka. Stir a few seconds. (It should just look like a yellowish opague serum.) Now add and stir in each of the remaining ingredients blending each in one at a time, starting with SKB first. (I find I get a smoother, more even serum when I warm the SKB in the microwave a few seconds, till a bit liquidy.)
When the L-AA has fully dissolved (looks like clear water) in glass #1, combine both phases together while slowly adding and stirring till contents of both glassed are combined.
Here is what it looks like finished; (Creamy whitish and opaque, with a nice serumy texture.)
*Note* I've had no physical sign of oxidation while leaving this serum at room temperature. It's now been 9 weeks. So I'm comfortable recommending a cool, dark place and to use up within 8 weeks. Keep exposure to air and light at a minimum as with any C serum!
At a slightly warmer (room temp) it applies into the skin better. Remember to shake it up before using.
Hope this helps you all. Cheers. ~Sis |
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