You are going to love my DIY Vitamin C Face & Body Serum - it's easy, inexpensive and super effective. In my book, Gorgeous For Good ( I explain (in great detail), why Vitamin C is so important for keeping your skin looking young. It helps to build elastin and collagen, and it protects against sun damage. It’s also a gentle exfoliator in the “acid” category.
I created this DIY Vitamin C Face & Body Serum because the truth is that the skin on my hands, arms and chest looks way older than the skin on my face. This is because I have taken such good care of my face for the past 20 years, but not so the rest of my body. I couldn’t afford to slather expensive products all over my body. And even when I made my inexpensive serums, I just didn’t think to apply to my body too!
The concentration of the L’Ascorbic acid in your serum is very important. It ideally needs to be at around 20%. However, this could be too strong for those with sensitive skin. The recipe below is formulated at around 20%. If you find that it’s irritating, just dial down the amount of L’Ascorbic acid by half. You can then slowly build up as you skin becomes used to it. I don’t recommend using L’Ascorbic Acid on irritated, broken, or highly sensitive skin. It’s just too harsh. You are better off using a more gentle form. Check out a budget friendly (and gentle) Vitamin C Moisturizer by GoPure (
pH Testing
Your serum should have a pH of about 3. 7 is considered neutral. I purchased some handy pH testing strips ( from Amazon to test my serum. While this isn’t necessary, it’s fun to experiment with.
You can also test to see if the pH changes after a couple of weeks. This is a good way of seeing if your serum is still effective. But one of the easiest ways to tell if it’s oxidized, is to see if your serum has changed color. It should be opaque white. If it turns yellow, you need to toss it and make a fresh batch.
I decided not to add Vitamin E oil to this formula because I’ve had a lot of requests to create a serum that is oil-free. However, if you wish to add Vitamin E oil, you can (see recipe). Omitting it will not change the powerful antioxidant properties of this serum. And adding it, will give it that extra boost if you don’t mind the oil. Totally up to you!
DIY Vitamin C Face & Body Serum
Ingredients + Supplies
- A small blender (I like the NutriBullet //
- 4 ounce dark glass sprayer bottle //
- 1/2 cup distilled water or rose hydrosol //
- 4 tsp L-Ascorbic Acid //
- 4 tsp Ferulic Acid Powder //
- 1 tsp veggie glycerin //
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil (optional)* //
- 1/2 tsp Hyaluronic Acid powder //
- 60 drops of Leucidal Liquid (preservative) //
*The Vitamin E is optional because not everyone wants to put oil on their face.
Instructions
- Sterilize the bottle, blender and all equipment by running through a hot dishwasher cycle, or submerging in boiling water.
- Place the water in the blender cup.
- Mix in the L’ Ascorbic Acid and Ferulic Acid
- Add the glycerin and preservative.
- Quickly mix in the hyaluronic acid powder (you have to work fast here!)
- Screw on top of blender and blend for a few seconds.
- Use a funnel to transfer into your bottle. Shake well.
- Place in fridge for 2 – 3 hours.
- Remove from fridge and shake well.
Storage
You can store in a dark cabinet for up to 3 weeks. I recommend making a fresh batch every 2- 3 weeks. For longer shelf life (4 weeks), keep in the fridge.
Application
I like to use my serum in the morning. I apply as soon as I’m out of the shower. You can apply to your face and your body. I pay particular attention to my neck, chest, and arms.
Tip: Wash hands after using because the L’Ascorbic Acid can yellow your fingernails. This doesn’t happen with everyone, but take that precaution just in case.
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