How to Make Vitamin C Serum at Home

A powerful anti-aging serum is worth its weight in gold. And you don’t need to spend a ton of money to get it! Instead, make your own version at home and enjoy the benefits of this homemade Vitamin C serum right away.

Vitamin C serum is everywhere right now! Lining the beauty shelves and marketed as an anti-aging wonder product (at the same time, being noticeably costly).

Which is exactly why I love making my own homemade vitamin C serum.

It contains pure, natural, skin-boosting ingredients that work far better than anything made in a factory – and it saves a lot on the money side of things. 

If you want to go straight now to how to make vitamin C serum, click here for the recipe and instructions. 

But if you fancy joining me for a touch longer – let me explain why this serum is one of my favorite products of all time. 

If you do a quick search online for vitamin C serum, at the top of the screen, you’ll see an array of serums that cost over $20 minimum.

Some go as high as hundreds of dollars for one bottle!

I find this kind of pricing insane for something that perhaps lasts a few weeks at most. 

Now, I’m not averse to spending money on beauty products, but the fact is that many products are elevated in price due to the brand on the bottle!

So, if you could make your own version of the same if not a better product, surely you would, wouldn’t you?

Vitamin C serum at home

You’ll be surprised to know how simple it is when I share how to make vitamin C serum at home. 

There’s a bit of prep beforehand to buy the raw ingredients, but the good news is you can make several bottles of serum once you’ve got the items together. 

It took a bit of experimenting on my part and a few attempts to get this recipe right, I admit, but the results are incredible. 

I recommend using this DIY vitamin C serum twice a day, morning and evening, after cleaning with a DIY face wash for the best results. 

Is vitamin C good for anti-aging

Aging is a natural part of life; and in some ways, I see it as a blessing.

With that, I also see the demand for anti-aging products everywhere on billboards, in magazines, and in shopping malls. 

Hanging onto our youth is something we get drawn into simply because of the world we live in. 

And this is exactly why I love anything with Vitamin C in it. This vitamin C serum recipe truly is fantastic for anti-aging. 

By nature, Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which means it fights harmful free radicals that contribute to premature aging. 

Aging skin also begins to lose its elasticity, which is a result of dwindling levels of collagen in the skin. 

Some experts believe that Vitamin C acts directly on the production of collagen – boosting levels in the skin and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles from the inside out. 

And let’s not forget about moisture! Aging skin of any kind needs moisturizing, and this homemade vitamin C serum contains wonderfully hydrating wheat germ oil as its base. 

This means you get two in one! Anti-aging effects from the Vitamin C and hydration from the oil.

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Homemade vitamin C serum for face

You’ll need to stock up on certain items before making this serum. A dropper bottle is essential, so don’t skip this part!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon (0.50 oz) of distilled water
• 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin C powder
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.025 oz) of broad-spectrum preservative (or about 1% of the total recipe)
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.05 oz) of aloe vera gel
• 4 tablespoons (2 oz) of wheat germ oil
• 12 drops of sandalwood essential oil (for fragrance)

Instructions:

1. Begin by dissolving the vitamin C powder in the distilled water.
2. Once the vitamin C powder is completely dissolved, add your preservative and aloe vera gel and stir well.
3. Finally, add the wheat germ oil along with the sandalwood essential oil and stir well until the ingredients are well combined. This can take up to a minute or two.
4. Transfer the ingredients to a 4 oz glass dropper bottle and store in a cool, dark place.

Top Tip: Most preservatives are added to the formula at 1-2% of the total ingredients. Always follow the instructions that come with your preservative.

You can always leave out the preservative and store the serum in the fridge for 2-4 weeks.

How to use Vitamin C serum

There are various discussions about how best to use a facial serum. 

Some die-hard fans swear by using a serum before applying moisturizer, but I personally use it the other way around. 

After my moisturizer has sunk in, I apply a few drops of serum to my face and neck area to lock in the moisture and keep my skin hydrated all day long. 

A serum is highly concentrated by design, so you only need to apply a little to get the right amount. 

Simply draw up what you need and add two or three drops to the palm of your hand. Next, rub your hands gently together to warm the serum, then apply it to your skin in a dabbing motion. 

Using it twice a day, morning and night, is best for optimal results. 

Why not experiment and see how a serum best works for you?

Try it before or after your moisturizer on different days and see which feels best. 

Note: Some settling may occur. Shake well before each use.

Faqs

How to store vitamin C serum?

It’s best to store this serum in a cool place that is away from direct sunlight.

Many women store their beauty products in the bathroom – which does get a lot of humidity building up after a hot shower or bath. 

So, store it in a closet in your bedroom or beauty container. This will maximize the efficiency of the Vitamin C powder and make the serum last that much longer. 

What about shelf life?

If stored correctly, this Vitamin C serum should last up to 6 months.

Saying that, I don’t expect it’ll last long as you’ll enjoy using it so much! But you can always make more.

That’s the beauty of homemade products!

Substitutions for this serum

This recipe can be tweaked to your liking, as can many of my other natural beauty recipes, like my homemade green tea face scrub.

Some great substitutions include switching wheat germ oil for Jojoba, Marula, Argan oil or even Fractioned Coconut Oil.

You could also add different essential oils to the mix to vary the scent of the serum.

Why not try frankincense, helichrysum, or ylang-ylang essential oil instead of the oils in the recipe? I love how you can vary a product simply by changing just one ingredient!

If you enjoyed reading this recipe post, I’m sure you’d love to read these next. 

• DIY anti-aging face mask
• Homemade matcha face mask
• DIY body oil for glowing skin
• My favorite serums for youthful skin!
• Best essential oils for anti-aging