DIY Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum | Brightening & hydrating! | Humblebee & Me

[@Karolina2794]

Hi! I don't know if you know this (i didn't watch your other videos yet) but i only wanted to share some tip :D Xanthan gum dissolves very easy in d-panthenol! Finally i got my way to have xanthan gum in my formulations without lumps ^^

[@snowwhitte]

Thanx, may I ask, d-panthenol liquid or powder?

[@shusha50]

Good Morning Marie.. Love this formulation. I have eveeything that you mentioned except the hydrosol. I have others, chamomille , rosemary and cucumber hyrdrosols. so gonna try with those.I am 70 yrs old and always taken care of it. Now with all these fabulous cosmetics I am DIY'ng with you (thanks to you) the face has taken a nother beautiful turn around with the lines on the forehead also benefitting from the extra TLC with the help of all these fantastic ingredients you have introcuced me to . Thank you very much for your kindness. Have a wonderul day.

[@jillgross3968]

You are awesome! I am hoping to still be creating in my 70's! Your an inspiration to everyone who creates skin care!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Good morning, Usha! ❤️ Thank you so much for watching & for formulating with me 😄

[@hummingbirdess8763]

Love! I have been waiting for a Niacinamide recipe!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Woohoo! 😄

[@clarewhite3004]

AHHHHHH I KNEW YOU WOULD LIKE THE XANTHAN GUM SOFT!!!!! It's the best! I use it for jelly masks all the time!

[@altheliatuner5190]

Hi Clare can you please share where you purchased the soft xantham gum

[@clarewhite3004]

@@altheliatuner5190 Formulator Sample Shop.

[@altheliatuner5190]

@@clarewhite3004 thank you

[@queniafiguereo9189]

@@clarewhite3004 hola, Clare, porfa, podrías enviarme más información donde comprar la goma xantana, no puedo encontrar la información que diste🤣

[@lauramoran6830]

Hi Claire, I know your post was 2 years ago lol. but I have just started my cosmetic journey 6 months ago. Your comment about the jelly masks really interests me. Would you possibly mind sharing what you have found successful : ) I would love to hear your tips.

[@JenSpice]

I love how you combined these lovely ingredients for the skin together. I have been exploring layering my favorites (HA is one of the most amazing humectant in the WORLD, 😊). Thank you so much for another great beauty DIY Marie! You Rock! xoxJen

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, Jen ❤️ HA ROCKS!

[@jillgross3968]

Excellent formulation. I've been working with the lower weight hyluronic acids, and really love how they drive those ingredients into the inner layers of the epidermis. I've noticed my serums and creams work much better when I add it. Thank you so much for sharing. I love your channel. You alwats challenge us to explore our ingredients. I am taking this year to experiment on several new to me ingredients. I love the deep dives for sure!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, Jill! ❤️

[@KatarzynaMala]

Do you have a recipe close to the one of the retailer's formulation? Ingredients: Water, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, Hydrolyzed collagen, oligopeptide-1, acetyl hexapeptide-8, carnosine, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, ethylene glycol, ,octanoyl hydroxamic acid, 1,2-Pentanediol Thanks

[@clementeen]

Can you mix 5% of niacinamide powder in a finished body milk that’s been already made?

[@MamaKia-p8b]

Hi, thank u for ur video its beautifull diy, and how we can make 90% lactid acid solution? Thank before

[@SSM-bd2yd]

Hi, thanks for amazing recipe and tips, unfortunately I don't have access to all ingredients mentioned in video, would it be ok to just mix niacinamide + hyaluronic acid and water?

[@roki5337]

Oh this is the serum that I have been looking for!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ I hope you love it!

[@indigoshea7446]

I love your sweetgrass products! ❤️ And Propanediol is probably my most favorite humectant. 🙂🙂

[@jillgross3968]

I love and use propanedoil too!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Sweetgrass is summery, sun-soaked magic to me :)

[@phantommooz6242]

Thank you mary I have one quastion Can i add liquid panthenol into this formulation (replace same distel water)??

[@radhikanagdev5937]

That’s so nice. I have little uneven ton. So will surely make this for myself. Thank you so much ❤️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making :)

[@radhikanagdev5937]

@@HumblebeeAndMe ❤️

[@teenkingzz5825]

Hello! ❤️Please also make a video on Vitamin C formulation & Exfoliating serums like AHA & BHA like Tara Lee did.

[@almayahwhitfield8328]

What would be the outcome if you did 20g hyaluronic acid and reduced the hydrosol(s) to 10g? That would make it 0.4% right?

[@daylight6312]

Love this recipe, I'll try it hope its gonna be fab! By the way that lip colour you're wearing suits you so much!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! :)

[@kelvinbardolia524]

Hey Marie can we increase niacinamide @ 10% & may I use this serum for under eye darkcircles ? Is it safe to use around eyes & for pregnant ladies??

[@jojiemae]

Thanks for this video, can i add a centella asiatica in this formulation as well?

[@shoresofreedom]

why don't you mix the hyaluronic acid powder directly into your formula (at some point) ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Because it takes a really long time to hydrate/dissolve; I usually leave my stock for 12-24 hours to fully dissolve, and I don't usually want to incorporate that much time into every formulation I make :)

[@waedalrawee8133]

How are you, my beauty? I made a face serum and used niacinamide, B5 powder, allantoin powder, and hyaluronic acid, very nice, but I noticed sediment at the bottom of the box after two days. Is this good or because I did not use xanthan gum?? ❤

[@sunnijames2802]

Thanks Marie I will make this as soon as I purchase some LMW. I currently only have the HMW.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hope you like it! ❤️

[@bobrokhan]

Can you use rose hydrosol instead

[@johanna5844]

Stunning work! Cannot wait to make this one! 😀

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@sarahsuliman2576]

What are the other types of hydrosol if Sweet Girlless Hydrosol is not available?

[@marie-everaymond1805]

Hi Marie I would like to know whish natural preservative would work with this formulation after testing the ph? Thank you

[@rajlaxmisbeautywithblogs7970]

Hi.. Maria.. I loved this formula.. Could u suggest how to make L- ascrobic serum with stable from...

[@ojoscibis515]

How long does your artificial hyaluronic acid serum last? 

[@theouterlayerSKIN]

Hi Marie,can i include perhaps vitamin E, ginseng extract, both high n low HA in this formulation?

[@mokshalani8414]

Could I add Olivem 300 in this formulation for a little emollience, or would that throw off the pH?

[@jesikristopher9878]

Wish me luck. I just ordered all of the ingredients. I am using rose hydrosol and just xanthan gum can't find the soft one. Unfortunately I'm also using the high molecular weight of hyaluronic acid. The LMW isn't available here in my country if there is it is sooooooooo expensive. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️

[@Whichofthefavors]

Sounds good. Did you make the serum?

[@musalunaturalhandmadecosme6115]

Can i replace Hylournic with vitamin C and how much the percentage ?

[@DariusSings91]

Can this be added to the water phase of a body butter?

[@AtikaKL-jd2px]

Can i add kojic acid in this

[@peacegirl7982]

Hi can I use citric acid instead lactic acid?

[@taiyopower3047]

Can i add extract green tea??

[@GloGrlSkin]

Can we use glycerin if we have no Propandediol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

This is one of the many things I cover in the partner blog post ❤️ Please read it :) Happy making!

[@FentyEffendy]

Hi!!...love this tutorial video. I wanna ask about how if we use the phenoxyethanol as preserve?...is it okay?...or we have to change the procedure and ingredients weight?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't recommend phenoxyethanol for this formulations due to solubility concerns.

[@cindyrobinson2618]

Thank you once again for another amazing diy! My question is can you use an 88% Lactic acid solution instead of a 90%? I have the 88% on hand. Will I need to add more since it’s a lesser percentage? Thank you in advance.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Cindy! That's such a small difference that it should be fine for a 1-for-1 swap :) Happy making!

[@cindyrobinson2618]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you! 😁

[@roki5337]

My teen daughter is struggling with acne and my cousins mom has dark spots so this will really help thanks. I also have extra Propanediol 1,3 to use up!

[@tawana2inspire]

It's also diet.

[@roki5337]

@@tawana2inspire I'm very well aware of that hers is genetics so her skin care regimen is how she cares and controls it. Her diet isn't an issue. She has no food allergies, no dairy or soy, no processed sugars, minimum grains. We grow our own veggies so they are abundant. She doesn't eat school lunches.. we make them at home. No sodas she loves her water and sparkling water. And before someone asks all fabrics are washed, rinsed and sanitized without harsh chemicals. Just the normal pre teen acne time many go through we. 😊

[@shusha50]

ROki, Can you please tell me where you got your propanediol1;3? I live in canada and trying to get it but in vain. TIA.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

@Usha There is a Canadian source for it linked in the blog post :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I hope they love it! ❤️

[@Foodiesblues]

hi mary, thank you for sharing lots of formula. ive always watch your video and i love it so much, im about to try this niacinamide serum, can i add glycerine here? i also watch others, they include glycerine in their serum. sorry for my english, but i hope you understand. love lots 🥰😘😘

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! There are actually guidelines on including glycerin in the free partner blog post, but you do not need it as several ingredients in this formulation serve the same purpose. Happy making!

[@tazthornton5238]

I love it 💓 how simple to make face Serum. Great for my friend bday coming. 🎂 😁

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hope you (and your friend) like it! Happy birthday to them :)

[@tazthornton5238]

@@HumblebeeAndMe THANK YOU!!! 💗💗💗💜💜

[@nurudeennihad808]

Can you use this two ingredients to make a body lotion ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Of course! Look them up in the in the Humblebee & Me Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and scroll down for a list of free formulations I've shared using them-there are several lotions and creams :)

[@natashaahmed4718]

Can i use guar gum soft instead of xanthan gum??

[@queniafiguereo9189]

Hola, Marie, me encanto el serum y podría decirme porfa que conservante usaste?

[@chrisdownes9771]

She mentioned liquid Germal plus in the video

[@randomvideos6783]

Where do you get those round small dish

[@taniabastien6857]

I have been doing that kind of serum calling it a tonic lotion boosted with vitamins…..Would your formula be liquidy enough to put in a spray mist bottle? Very nice formula thank you 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'd probably replace the gum with more distilled water if you want to mist it :) Happy making!

[@neetu7524]

Hi please share serum from magnesium ascobal phosphate

[@rachelc8681]

If the gum is left out and the solution is more watery, would this be acceptable to use in a spray bottle?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That should work, though the viscosity of the hyaluronic acid solution may still make it too thick to mist well. This formulation might be closer to what you need: www.humblebeeandme.com/skin-brightening-toner-mist/

[@elahevarmaziyar1830]

Hi Baby🥰😍 Can I use phenoxyethanol instead of Germal solution?

[@krenee984]

Unfortunately although it cover gram negative bacteria very well, you would need an adjunct preservative to cover for yeasts and molds.

[@girrajunagabhushanam5257]

@@krenee984 wts the shelflife of this recipe even after adding preservatives

[@natyleyton5159]

Hi, I wonder why you dissolve the product to check pH if the formula is water base? Is because of your pH meter? I know there are few exceptions that require dissolving such as w/o formulas or solid products.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Naty! If you read the blog post you will find a link to an article that explains this in detail from Skin Chakra. That said, I have tried it myself, creating and measuring 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 100% samples of this serum. The readings were all within 0.1 pH, with some fluctuation as my pH meter does seem to just... do that. When graphed, the pH of the different solutions is a nearly flat line. I know it sort of defies logic, but I've tested it myself and I trust Skin Chakra as a chemist and formulator :)

[@annacardenas1555]

This may be an ignorant question as I am new to skin care formulating but could a fruit complex be used in place of the lactic acid solution?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can, but something like citric acid would be an easier alternative :) Happy making!

[@anna-zn4vf]

Hi marie, i tried to do the serum using your formula. But why is my solution still cloudy. I already left it overnight but the solution still didn't clear like yours. Huhuhu help me please.

[@moniquehenderson156]

Tried to find what those glass measuring plate things were called and where you got them from but couldn't find any info in your equipment section.

[@lindacampbell5561]

Do you mean measuring cups? Or measuring plates?

[@deannakaye6462]

They are called watch glasses. I live in NZ and purchased from a Lab gear supplier.

[@petravincent4905]

hi...I would like to make this serums...but I don't know where to get al this things....I life in Germany..can you help..???

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Peter! If you visit my website there’s a link in the main menu titled “where to buy ingredients” that links to specialty shops all over the world :)

[@naledimopelong4184]

Hi. Can i use any other hydrosol like rose or tea tree hydrosol?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes :) More details in the free partner blog post!

[@sandraq732]

Hi Marie so looking forward to making this one. Would love you to do a deep dive into Niacinamide at some stage as I am a bit confused about why it need to be at pH around 6 when most skin face products are less than pH 5.5 and after reading that great article on pH and getting older thought I should be making my face products around 4.5. I include Niacinamide in most of mine so does that mean it isnt effective at the pH lower range or just less effective? Cheers Sandra

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hey Sandra! I am planning to do a deep dive into niacinamide (Vitamin B3) at some point, but in the mean time I suggest checking out the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) entry on it. I have linked to posts from two chemists (Realize Beauty and Kind of Stephen) that discuss both the concerns with low pH + niacinamide and the likelihood of those concerns coming to fruition in varying situations :) Happy making!

[@sandraq732]

Excellent thanks so much Marie - I also found some of the same info and should have looked at your encyclopedia for links first! Just made the serum really happy with the results of the product :) I made with combo of Chamomile Hydrosol and Aloe Vera. Cheers love it!

[@dianariddy4162]

Hi from Philippines 🇵🇭 how to order all ingredients not available in my country

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You’ll need to look for a website that sells what you need that also ships to your country, and that will vary store by store :) good luck! If you visit my website, there is a link right in the main menu to a page for places to shop around the world.

[@hummingbirdess8763]

Is the lactic acid crucial? Can I adjust the ph with citric acid solution? I’m a leery of the skin sensitivity

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can adjust with citric acid, but citric acid is also an AHA and can have the same exfoliation-fuelled sensitivity concerns as lactic acid. That said, the concentration is so low that it really isn't a concern for this formulation :)

[@hummingbirdess8763]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you.

[@davisp.b.7351]

Why do you add Xanthan gum. The hyaluronic acid should make it thick.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

0.2% of LMW hyaluronic acid (which is more than enough to be effective) is not enough to make it thick, and including enough to do so would increase the cost significantly. Xanthan gum does the job for a fraction of the cost :)

[@reflux043]

Is there anywhere in the UK or Europe where i can get hyaluronic acid for anhydrous skincare? It might be called oil-dispersed sodium hyaluronate, but i can't find it anywhere.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm afraid I have no idea; have you checked all the suppliers that ship to the UK that I have listed on my website? www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/

[@raymovid567]

diy kojic acid serum pls

[@harinigirraju5946]

Whats the shelflife of serum ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You'll find the answer to your question in the blog post that's linked in the description box below the video ;) If you're not sure what that means, read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/. Happy making!

[@harinigirraju5946]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you 😍

[@ember3449]

Hello Marie 👋 I was wondering if you have a ball park estimation for the cost of the final product? The up front cost of the hyaluronic acid powder threw me for a moment 😂

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm afraid not-you could whip up the spreadsheet math as quickly as I could :) Yours would be more accurate for you, too-if we don't live in the same country + pay the same shipping costs my $ could vary a lot from yours. Happy making!

[@silviaarciniegas8070]

When I tried, the Niacinamide didn't fully dissolve, I tried to use a sieve but still didn't work. Guess was the type of Nicinamide I used?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That's really odd; niacinamide (Vitamin B3) should dissolve very readily in water. Are you certain yours is a cosmetic grade ingredient?

[@baseerathbanu5265]

Actually i heard they both i mn mixing dat both acids nia n hyalurone if dat mix mns dat wil harm for skin itseems.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm not sure what you're trying to say, but niacinamide (Vitamin B3) + acids isn't bad, but there's a lot of incorrect info out there about it. Check out the deep dive I did on niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to learn more :) Also, hyaluronic acid isn't an acid like citric or lactic acid and does not make formulations acidic.

[@1118cristina]

Love it...⚘️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

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[@tasfiatarannumneha]

Please help me here, I got a question. In Sodium Hyaluronate 1% Serum Base - 100ml, how much niacinamide powder should I put in mg if I want 10% niacinamide serum? Please guide me here. Also, using this two, as in sodium hyaluronate serum base and niacinamide powder will be okay together for a niacinamide serum? Just for side information about the serum, I am buying, I am getting of sodium hyaluronate serum base that will come in a glass bottle where the company mentioned Ingredients as: Aqua, Sodium Hyaluronate 1% (1150 kDA), are they okay for making serums? Again, I am on zero level of understanding anything so want to cross-check with you on what should I do. Sorry it is a lot of questions but I am counting on your answers ;-; (in 100ml Sodium Hyaluronate serum base, 5g niacinamide powder will work for 10% niacinamide serum?)

[@chrisdownes9771]

If u have the liquid hyaluronic acid which is much easier than the powder all u have to do is just measure out the amount u need and u are gud to go

[@hamdiaamer3931]

U look pretty ❤

[@mifumarcuszhisalo4194]

Hi Marie, can L-ascorbic acid be used in place of the niacinamide?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No; please check out my recent vitamin C suspension (www.humblebeeandme.com/3-ingredient-vitamin-c/) if you want to make an L-ascorbic acid formulation :)

[@davehanakitson1335]

This is a wonderful recipe but I found it so hard to listen to, perhaps you felt you had to remove any pauses to reduce the length? Please consider slowing the narrative down in any future videos, thanks ☺️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for the feedback; I'd encourage you to watch a video from the last 3 or 4 months as this one is well over a year old and my editing has since changed :)

[@vladdorina8567]

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[@munawarhussain8186]

Hi

[@sanazmirbolook4445]

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[@retsehlsoler7652]

Hi. is this possible to mix with azelaic acid as well?

[@fathimafarhath7306]

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[@sanazmirbolook4445]

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