Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

[@Hyram]

The only DIY skin care I can stand behind 😂 (the lab coat may or may not have played a part 😝)

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

Holly hell, never thought I would see Hyram here💓💓💓

[@xtian384]

Yes, watch and learn something, for once...

[@2NE1BB2012]

Will u gonna make one Hyram? Look forward to your coming video about it ❤

[@marinaalex0510]

@@MyNguyen-gv2ip Why? Lab Muffin's channel is recommended by Hyram to follow for "pure science" provided in "such an unbiased way" (I am quoting)

[@MyNguyen-gv2ip]

@@marinaalex0510 what? I can't be surprise about seeing a KZbinr I like on a channel I didn't know exist now? What kind of question is that

[@CamilleShione]

I've used this recipe for 3 years now; mine lasts in the fridge with aluminum foil for about 1 month. I definitely check the color before I spray it on my face though. It works so well and my hyperpigmentation is gone! Thank you so much, Michelle!!! You are an inspiration and a delight! 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@otterholy]

gonna try to make this in my empty The Ordinary bottles skkkrrtt qurantine glow up here we go

[@lauriloss4537]

I'm making my own cosmetics for years, it's so much fun :) I always have fresh bottle of vitamin C in my fridge. My favourite and proven formula is 15% vitamin C serum with ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, vitamin E and some humectants. I cannot imagine my routine without vitamin C serum and was quite suprised when I saw Dr Dray's video about vitamin C in cosmetics. She claimed that it doesn't have any effects on skin and there are no scientific research to prove it's effectiveness in treating skin ageing, hyperpigmentation etc.

[@tamacc6820]

Lauri, so how do you make your Vitamin C? Could you share with us please?

[@lauriloss4537]

@@tamacc6820 It's very easy:) I dissolve ascorbic acid in some low-pH hydrolate (now I use orange blossom hydrolate, it has pH about 3.5) mixed with propanediol and ethanol - it makes dissolving easier. In other beaker I dissolve ferulic acid in ethanol (I don't have ferulic acid solution, only pure ferulic acid powder). I add ferulic acid dissolved in ethanol to the beaker with ascorbic acid and mix them. Then I add hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and preservative. I don't add any emulsifier which will mix vitamin E with the rest, so before use I have to shake the bottle. If you want you can modify the formulation by adding some more hydrating ingredients - panthenol, sorbitol, etc. If you want exact recipe with grams I can share :) If you have access to online shops selling raw cosmetics ingredients, DIY vitamin C serum is very easy and budget-friendly option. And it's so much fun :)

[@Selinnaguz]

Hi, Hope you are doing well, i have 2 questions, i would greatly appreciate if you can answe them. What can I use to make this vitamin c serum last longer, around 6-12 months like store bought ones? Vitamin E? And if so how much drops do I add of it. Secondly would you be able to tell me how much ascorbic acid, water and baking soda I need a 30ml bottle or could you tell me how can I work it out. Can i use aloe vera gel instead of Baking soda? Thank you so much, really appreciate it❤️❤️

[@bareloto]

Is it possible I wonder to do weekly but mix with ordinary resveratrol and ferulic acid water baking soda ? O weekly base as you described ? Or I am playing with flame 🔥?

[@kreempouf]

Fun video ! Next , can you discuss diy Copper serums

[@angelafrimpong1026]

The stars have aligned. Been thinking about DYI Vit C for a while since I have access to a lab.

[@Martha_My_Dear]

Did you do it??

[@angelafrimpong1026]

@@Martha_My_Dear Nope I did not.

[@vstarr888]

If I add a Preserver will it last longer?

[@trishatataryn8751]

Thank you for this video! off to the kitchen I go👩‍🔬

[@piesdescalzos27]

DIY HMW-hyaluronic acid and DIY retinol, next, maybe? I live in Africa and there isn't any product not containing fragrance... I can't nourish my skin bc it always irritates me! so unfair :@ lol pd:love your channel, this vitC serum is the only nutrient I can use! Thank you a lot!

[@untitled3313]

Propylene glycol with 2% retinol palmitate should do the trick

[@LC-og4by]

I'm new to Vit C serums. Is there an optimal time to use? Will it work equally as well in the morning applied before moisturizer and sunscreen or better used in the evening to penetrate and be left on overnight? Best used without additional products or are there others that aid it's effectiveness. Your video was very well done @labmuffinbeautyscience Thank you.

[@chuclkles58]

Both work but if you want the benefit of adding extra resilience against Sun rays .. apply in the morning

[@eyiapandora3933]

What is the best way to store it? In Australia summers should we keep it in the fridge? Thank you for the recipe and all your videos sharing your knowledge.

[@jgomes3369]

Subscribed after the intro skit. Easy peasy.

[@shinnam]

Great video. Why is tarter control tooth paste acidic?

[@LinhNguyen-dy4ym]

Isn't baking soda gonna react with acid? (Srr I'm very bad at chemistry)

[@elisadgm9119]

Hey there!! Those pH strips are insanely pricey where I live and, since I don't want to burn my face off or something, I was wondering whether it would be okay to add a little bit of vit C to some oil, like rosehip oil. Would it be fine, even if less effective? Would I burn my skin off??

[@MomoSimone22]

Michelle did say that you can buy a cheaper brand and it will work the same. I just got cheaper ones on ebay. Obviously, we'll have to spot test before we put our DIYs all over our faces

[@JamesWelsh]

K I’m doing this 😍

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay! Hope it works for you! ^_^

[@ricericemorerice]

James!!

[@AM-zing]

If @James is doing this I will too!!

[@ayeitsscott550]

Wowww the only DIY skincare I’ve seen James not hate😂

[@nuzhatahmed6216]

We want a video on it James. 🙋 I turst your opinion.

[@hamnakhan3656]

Your the only person I would trust with a DIY vitamin C serum

[@rosasumilepalermogofredo8333]

Same here😏

[@Riya-qb1kz]

@satan thanks satan! That was a great tip

[@drew2fast489]

Then it's too bad she didn't tell you ascorbic acid isn't real vitamin c.

[@jz1578]

Satan lol

[@chinyerefidelis5015]

@satan it can hurt your skin trust me, I've witnessed the burnt skin by lemon juice and I've gotten burnt by it as well.

[@trivediRiya510]

I found that the littlextera riceberry vitamin c face serum gives my skin more glowing and evens out my pale skin tone. It also diminished my fine lines. Now I use it consistently in my skincare routine. One more thing I noticed is that it helps wounds like scratches or marks from blemishes heal faster. In the AM, before going to the office, I use rice berry sunscreen and moisturizer on top of the serum. Before this, I used minimalsts serum, but it did not give me any good results. Now I'm super happy with my current skin care routine, and I intend to stick with it for a long time.

[@Rohanibansals251s]

I use riceberry vitamin c serum regularly. It has lightened up my dark spots. I have a glow in my face than before. Just be consistent with your usage. Always apply good sunscreen after this. I recommend riceberry for this as it is a great match for my skin. And we can use this morning or night as needed. The texture is so smooth going and simple to apply.

[@TanyaOfMars]

As a fellow PhD scientist (who never wears a lab coat in her line of work), I loved this intro!

[@rosatwinkleblossom]

Can I ask a question!! I want to be a scientist too, what profession did you study? I’m thinking of pharmacy:)

[@fabiananetus783]

This may be a dumb question but u might know the answer... but if the Vitamin C is unstable in water, why can’t you mix it with something else, like oil, or glycerin?? 🤔

[@traviscastro2310]

@@fabiananetus783 i think it's because it's not soluble in either of those. I guess. I might be wrong tho

[@gupmitallaica681]

Is making a honey serum the same with this procedure?

[@EspadasYCopas]

Thats where liposomas comes in.

[@raadizon3442]

I made it. I can literally see my pimple scars getting lighter just after 1 week of using it. I use it 2 times a day. I am using 15ml amber dropper bottle. In grams i use 10ml distilled water, 5ml rose hydrosol, and 1 tablet 1000mg ascorbic acid. I adjusted the pH to 3.3 using TEA. Im on my second week now. Also, no sting or irritation at all.

[@raadizon3442]

To update my post. I bought a L Ascorbic Acid powder and using 15% for my serum with 0.5% hyaluronic acid. Adjusted its final pH is 2.9, works amazing, I could say more effective than vit c tablet.

[@tes33720]

@@raadizon3442 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

[@adrianaherrera7202]

using tea? how does it works? what kind of tea? ... to drink?

[@its_rayray9398]

@@adrianaherrera7202 apparently tea lightens in an acidic medium and darkens in a basic (alkaline) medium. So u can use tea as a rough ph indicator i guess. Or she could mean triethanolamine (TEA) which is commonly used as a ph adjuster.

[@sereinserenity2293]

@@its_rayray9398 Definitely TEA as Ph adjuster. I've tried the same recipe months ago and unfortunately my sensitive skin can't tolerate how strong it was. I remember the Ph level was at perfect 3. I guess water penetrate way too far and fast on my skin and as a result my sensitive skin showing signs of irritations. I've tried mix LAA with already available water based serum and it didn't completely dissolved. I thought LAA dissolved perfectly on my palms but then applied there was very fine powder sitting on top of my skin. DIY vitamin C/LAA serum might be fun for non-sensitive skin, I could only imagine lol.

[@cafeconcremas]

But does it work? Omg! This is so cheap and fun to do and as a biochemistry student (thanks for being my inspiration) this sounds as the perfect experimentation to begin with. ❤️

[@KHUZAFARAUF]

I couldn't get my eyes away from that pink/orange colored owl/kitten/bird staring cutely/creepily in a glass in the back.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's actually an acne bacterium 😉

[@mylynd]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science I don’t know why, but this pleases me SO much as a fellow skincare nerd!

[@carolmichael2205]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience can I replace L ascorbic powder with a grinded vitamin c tablet?

[@Nicken0o0]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience HAHAHAHA THE ANSWER 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maramimendoza205]

Now that I saw it (thanks to your comment) I can't also take my eyes off of it 😅

[@Normi19]

I've been doing this for a few years now (science PhD as well), and modify the concentration based on how my skin is doing. I follow-up with Vitamin E to multiply effectiveness. Like Lab Muffin said, this allows me treat my whole body, too... just be careful if you have any scrapes or little nicks from shaving. Also, I do a heavier dose on my hiking bruises to help accelerate healing - it works extremely well.

[@iniyaraj5665]

How do you add vitamin e to this ? Isn't vit e oil based and this serum is water based ? Wouldn't you need an emulsifier ?

[@blahriana]

@@iniyaraj5665 They said "follow-up" with Vit E; I think they use this serum and then Vit E separately after.

[@alexandratrost101]

why you don't add ferulic acid to the vitaminc serum?

[@gs4913]

@@alexandratrost101 ferulic acid is not soluble in water. if you want to add ferulic acid then you need to dissolve it in a solvent

[@Normi19]

@@iniyaraj5665 I am just seeing this. I rub Vitamin E oil on top of, meaning using separate ingredients. This keeps it simple and helps me adjust as needed, i.e. my face cannot take much Vit E without clogging pores, but for body bruises I go hard with dose.

[@hanamiya8008]

I love that first 30 second scene 🤣 That red lipstick and black glasses thoo👏

[@janijoy3237]

Showed it my mother, she said i should eat a citrus if i want vitamin c...

[@quaziainul8774]

I feel you ..

[@chandracox6814]

That's for inside your body....but this video is referring to what goes on your skin....so, major difference.

[@daylilopez6350]

Ya ppl that don't like fruits lol

[@daylilopez6350]

@Eat the Rich it does the same?

[@TayLor-br9gi]

Fruit has sugar and sugar inhibits vitamin c intake

[@dania2369]

Finally , someone who knows what she talking about , an expert not those youtubers who start mixing things and call it a solution .

[@L.J.01]

Here's the formula (please correct me if I'm wrong) I like her videos, but I had to watch this a couple of times because formula examples were not well explained. The only example for calculating the ratios went by very quickly. Here ya go - 20 ml of 10% L-ascorbic acid serum: 20 ml distilled water (RO is about the same) 2 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/3 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) of baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Imperial measurements 1 oz of 10% LAA serum: 1 oz distilled or RO water 3 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/2 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Multiply as needed. Use within a week. Ascorbic acid quickly loses strength. For 5% ascorbic acid serum reduce LAA amount by 50%, for 15% increase by 50%. Water amount remains the same. Will need to also adjust baking soda. Wrap bottle to protect from light. I added the note that RO (reverse osmosis) is about the same as distilled since and lot of ppl have RO systems. RO removes all contaminants and minerals almost like distilled does (when it's working properly, that is, lol!) She also says do not use tap water because mineral ions in the water can speed how quickly ascorbic acid decomposes. (Spring and well water contains minerals too.) 👍 ❤️

[@polytan6993]

Some heroes don't wear capes but they write notes in comment section.

[@ord2mia]

you’re a God send!! Thank you!

[@mionrugheart2340]

Thank you so much

[@marianar2948]

Michelle this was the best intro ever 😂😂😂 I love when your humour pops out

[@regroovable]

I enjoy Michelle’s tutorials but the intro is a copy of Liah Yoo who often intros exactly like this.

[@ashleymc5599]

I'd love more science-backed DIY content (though I imagine that gets a bit tricky).

[@jenluv]

I loved this video so much! Thank you!!

[@Lupescupe]

OMG this is amazing. Thank you. I've been thinking of trying vitamin C and this is a great, affordable option.

[@warkmard-dw4dw]

How do you know the vitamin C is getting absorbed into the skin, and not just getting stuck on the outside of your skin after the water evaporates?

[@anamariarasheva219]

Hey, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could do something on dermarolling/ micro needling. I am finding a lot of conflicting information on whether it's safe and if it even works for scars and hyperpigmentation. Thanks for always approaching skincare in a scientific way :)

[@clockworkalmond1032]

YES please!!!

[@Call-me-Al]

It's safe if you do it safely. You have to know how to sterilize everything correctly, what pattern to do with it, what needle length to use, what intervals to do it in, when NOT to do it (e.g. when you have the skin infected or damaged and so on you need to postpone the treatment), when you need to switch out the tool for a new one, etc. The point of dermarollers is to create very specific controlled damage that the skin can heal well. It helps break up scar tissue and make it consist of more healthy tissue and less scar tissue. It can also help reduce 'genetic' dark undereye circles in some cases, but it is extremely important you don't randomly experiment but actually know exactly what you are doing so you can do it in a safe manner.

[@brittniep9219]

I’d only do it with a dermatologist or esthetician... Same with waxing or any treatments like that.

[@juliedumesnil6185]

I would love that too ! I have no doubt that most people can do it safely without being an esthetician, but you'd need to have all the correct info about it. Here are some useful documents : > dermaroller.owndoc.com/dermaroller-instructions.pdf > simpleskincarescience.com/dermarolling/ > kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGbSkHiNra5labs > kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-ziJ6nnbFkgbc

[@chandracox6814]

@@brittniep9219 waxing?! Lmao. Ok.

[@taytayqueen7024]

Has anyone actually tried this for the past few months? What’s your results or updates?

[@Martha_My_Dear]

I need to know

[@debbiejones6654]

Michelle, I'm old and shrivelled up from the Queensland sun. I've been looking at getting HA powder to make a hydrating body product. Love a diy idea on that from you.

[@trishmaloney5674]

I love your videos! I'm a Physician Assistant student but my BS is in chemistry and I worked in Dermatology before starting my PA program... Needless to say, I love your content! Would love to see a video on stem cell serums/topicals for anti-aging skincare. I've done some scant research and although these products appear to work well, there seems to be some very serious potential downsides related to the lack of specificity of the targeted cells, for example promoting the differentiation of UV damaged cells and the potential carcinogenic risk associated with that. One of the articles I read was Stem Cells in Dermatology and Anti-aging Care of the Skin by Amy Forman Taub, MD and Kim Pham, PhD

[@kdixuebw7884bfb]

Look into urine therapy for anti aging

[@somemillennial]

Thank you so much Michelle! Buying somewhat "cosmetically elegant" spf is already expensive enough for me, since the amount of product that is needed is a lot. All things considered, a skincare routine can be really expensive even without buying high end brands. I don't think I would have (or rather, could have) started using vit C without this DIY.

[@essendossev362]

Ummm.. doesn't the baking soda literally neutralize the effectiveness of the vitamin C??

[@bhawnajoshi5493]

Good to see a person with tooth gap like me making videos😊... I was so insecure about that gap whole of my life 😂😂

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

My dentist keeps asking if he can "fix" my gap but I like it 😊

[@bhawnajoshi5493]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience haha same here... You are an inspiration

[@TruTrinity]

Bhawna Joshi I have always found tooth gaps cool and most of my male friends think it is sexy! I say own it!!! Embrace it! I wish I had a tooth gap lol

[@bhawnajoshi5493]

@@TruTrinity thank you 😌 i have learned to live with it now happily 😅

[@lilycoeur7714]

It's so charming! Like Vanessa Paradis ❤

[@taylorhorne1046]

this is a GAME CHANGER considering how expensive C serum is!!

[@cleliamattana6582]

Hey, this was very interesting! I only have a question... so many studies indicates that for the ascorbic acid to penetrate the skin barrier it needs to be at low ph (less than 3.5) so if you make it at skin ph, doesn't this mean that the ascorbic acid is not absorbed or is minimally absorbed? thanks a lot!

[@littlemisschatterbox4595]

This video is Skinceuticals worst nightmare 😂

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

Why? People will continue to purchase their products. There are many Videos like this about Vit C and other Ingredients. They Do Not stop consumers from Purchasing products including people who make DIY who still purchase products.

[@janeella9215]

Natural Kinky Curly―Marie ma'am. it's a joke...

[@jct4294]

@@janeella9215 like she needs to relax a bit 😂

[@debrucey]

the ferulic acid and vitamin e makes theirs more effective

[@sudhirchandra9790]

@@debrucey I love you deb 😘😘

[@xkaleidosaurusx]

As a scientist, that lab coat intro is so accurate 😂😂

[@amyschmidt2765]

Scientist here, and I appreciated it too. She kept me from rolling my eyes about wearing a lab coat outside of the lab.

[@nammy5804]

Doesn't vitamin C have a tough time penetrating the stratum corneum? Especially simple water based vitamin C serum? Dr Drey talks about it. I've heard that glycerine helps Ascorbic said penetrate, but it's still not thaaaat efficient.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's not efficient, but that's compensated for with the high double digit concentrations that it's typically used at. Anhydrous ascorbic acid can still have effects!

[@nscott2590]

Why do people spend money on vitamin c serums then? With this method, you know you’re getting a completely fresh vitamin c. And so much cheaper.

[@selvatica979]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I've just produced the 2nd batch for myself, my skin loves it and applying SPF after this serum goes amazingly smoothly!

[@maryammahamad8405]

Can y tel me the whay i fel not ezey ti do ifel difecalt

[@anthrogal19]

Thanks for this! I have been making this for months now. I just spray it all over my arms and face. Even with sensitive skin I can use it every other day. Love that this is actually easy and potentially better than store bought.

[@iniyaraj5665]

Have you seen any benefits from using this serum?

[@nanettediop2300]

Hi, 👋 thanks for this new tip. Which brand of VITAMIN C are u using? Where do u buy yours and what benefits have u noticed from this DIY? Please, tell us more 🙏 😫

[@tes33720]

Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

[@bet177]

@@tes33720any product you apply on top of the serum will work perfectly fine. and no, sunscreen doenst need to go on bare skin. it should be the last step of a skincare routine after serums, moisturizer. sunscreen can even be reapplied on top of makeup because how it works is it essentially creates a protective film over your skin to protect it:)

[@abbiswasanwesha]

I just use your cheat sheet aka mix a pinch of vit c powder in my hyaluronic acid toner every day. Trust me it works better than pricey brands 🤩🤩🤩

[@flbound8750]

Where did you find vitamin c powder?

[@renemason22]

For the record I already know you know what you're talking about even without the lab coat 😉💖✨

[@silverbullet4055]

So glad you are on KZbin to share your Scientific education with us; helps to have someone explain why and how sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. Science Behind the Beauty is knowledge, and we all know Knowledge Is Power! Choices based on facts!

[@nanettediop2300]

So true 👍

[@nanettediop2300]

Knowledge is POWER. 👌

[@pjsalesky5009]

​@nanettediop2300 What we do with Knowledge is Power! 😊

[@sasunarusai]

Idk if you'll see this comment in such and old video. But I actually had an idea pretty similar to yours! Even with the tinfoil. The only difference is that I didn't make it with water but rather with my everyday hydrating gel, and used LOTS of ascorbic acid. Could this be detrimental? I haven't felt too much irritation, just literally a second of light stinging and then it's all gone. I've seen good results, my skin is very soft and glowing, but I'm also thinking it's making me break out just a little bit. Do you have any suggestions on my approach on this serum? These are the ingredients of my hydrating gel: Ingredients overview Aqua, Urea, Propylene 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA I'll be very thankful if you see this ❤

[@kalyanishah17]

I didn't want to end up paying a bomb / buying a vit c that doesn't work. This is a life saver! Been following you since you started, thank you so so much!

[@RoseKazable]

This is great. I've found Vitamin C helped with the keratosis pilaris on my arms, but you need so much that I was going through so many bottles. Even the cheap brands added up, and all those containers felt wasteful. I'll definitely give this a go.

[@billie4916]

hey, how was it?

[@jessicag630]

Well, your manager is right. You do look more convincing in that coat. Next time, borrow the manager's glasses and hair tie as well.😁

[@mdml0]

nice. for those who did this can you share how much you had to throw away because the vitamin c became unstable before you can finish the batch? and how long did you manage to keep up the weekly diy of a serum? did you see any visible changes on your skin after a month or so?

[@percyjacksaurus]

Hi Michelle, I did this serum today and idk if thats true but I feel like my skin is glowing and brightened instantly. Will definitely make this weekly. Thanks for that. But I do have a problem. The serum feels tacky after dried down. Even after I applied my moisturizer, it still feels stick to the touch and my face kinda “sticked” to my pillow. Is that normal? Do you have a solution for that? And why does it happen I wonder. Thanks 😊

[@ilynlugayao6345]

I didn't see any ingredients pls here pls write it.

[@percyjacksaurus]

@@ilynlugayao6345 its water and l ascorbic acid powder. She uses a buffer for the acidity too but I did not and it works for me. I have very sensitive skin though so I accidentally burnt my skin a couple of times. Be careful 😊

[@Selinnaguz]

Hi, Hope you are doing well, i have 2 questions, i would greatly appreciate if you can answe them. What can I use to make this vitamin c serum last longer, around 6-12 months like store bought ones? Vitamin E? And if so how much drops do I add of it. Secondly would you be able to tell me how much ascorbic acid, water and baking soda I need a 30ml bottle or could you tell me how can I work it out. Can i use aloe vera gel instead of Baking soda? Thank you so much, really appreciate it❤️❤️

[@percyjacksaurus]

@@Selinnaguz hi I’m not a chemist but a medical doctor, I’ll try to answer your questions as much as I can. 1. You cant make vitamin c serum last longer by yourself. Only one brand, skinceuticals, have made that formula and also patented it so no other brands make that exact serum. Also store bought serums don’t last that long. You just don’t know they dont. They also degrade in time. I don’t know the exact time but it’s probably the same as told here, maybe 2 to 3 weeks. So I don’t buy it from a store. I make it. I suggest you to do the same. Don’t waste your money on store brands. They dont do anything. 2. I don’t use baking soda or any buffer. I just use water and ascorbic acid powder. You will need 6 grams of ascorbic acid powder for 30 mls of water to make %20 concentration of vitamin c serum.

[@pickledginger4574]

​@@percyjacksaurusdo you by chance have any idea on how much the 6g is in VOLUME?I don't have a scale, but I DO have measuring spoons that go down to 1/4 teaspoon. I have a 2oz bottle I'm going to use, so I would think I wouldn't need a smaller measurement?

[@adaninurs]

Michelle! You are definitely a vitamin C expert!!! Can I mix vitamin c and niacinamide? SO many mixed review online and I cant decide:(

[@isabelhess1510]

This is awesome! I would love to try it but I’ve read some conflicting info about combining niacinamide and vitamin c in the same regimen. What’s the low down with that?

[@SaraKhan-ro7lr]

Please guide me about the ratio of powder and distilled water.i didn't get it..

[@skat4288]

whats difference between 10% or 20%? is 20% stronger and more effective for mature skin?

[@binita4672]

Yes. But if you haven't used vitamin c before, you may wanna start as low as 5% then build your tolerance up. It's better to be safe than sorry

[@gwengwen4535]

You had me at Critical thinking skills!! 🥰🙌🏻💗

[@0karolzer]

I'd LOVE you to talk about eyelashes serum!! What about a DIY? Is it possible??

[@amandac3658]

I read this on your blog last year and made my own! I put mine into a little spray bottle and wrap black paper over it and I use all over my body. I just eyeball the powder with a tiny spoon and don’t bother with the distilled water or baking soda lol. I roughly check it with a ph strip tho >.< but it works and it’s so cheap and convenient! Lol

[@taytayqueen7024]

Hi Amanda! I’d love to know if you’ve seen results from this serum? I’m planning on making it

[@tes33720]

@@taytayqueen7024 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? (If you ended up making it/trying it) I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

[@tes33720]

Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

[@fokid1]

Nice, I bought the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder and don't really use it because the instructions are quite lame and I find it weird to just mix everything together and not know what exactly I put on my face. So I'm really sure I will try this to finally use up the product!

[@solar979]

WOW! A dream come true! Should I keep it in a fridge?

[@martying94]

Was wondering too!

[@ofthebeanvariety]

Since this is meant to be made on a weekly basis, I don't think it's necessary. Storing in the fridge will extend the length of time before oxidizing and microbe growth. If you live in a particularly hot place or plan to travel, a fridge might be needed.

[@solar979]

@@ofthebeanvariety Thank you :)

[@shaoome119]

Gea Sol I store my diy vitamin c serum in the fridge. It’s been three weeks and it’s still clear! no yellow so far :)

[@PrettySunShines]

Could I combine, hyaluronic acid, ascorbic acid and vitamin E? maybe use vegetable glycerin instead of water or part of water? I bet someone is laughing at my crazy concoction hahah

[@jasmine.549]

Glycerin is super thick and you'll need distilled water to dissolve vitamin C. Im wondering about mixing hyaluronic acid in a lower concentration as well.

[@jamz9196]

You’re amazing!!! Ty for making skincare accessible and backing it with facts!!! We needed you

[@mrklstrmlld224]

Covid 19 antidote pls hahA

[@marthagaspar]

jah ziela stay home, if outside wear a 😷 and 🧼🧽 your hands through out the day. 😁🦠

[@japelizabeth7726]

Hi Michelle, how much Vitamin E that I can add in this recipe if I made 20 ml of Serum? Thank you :)

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Could you in theory use a toner or ha serum as a base and ph adjust with baking powder? Love the video

[@Fifje]

I am actually wondering the same thing!!

[@zmafam2615]

same question

[@marianne6373]

How do you feel about The Ordinary's L-ascorbic acid powder?

[@monsutades9999]

It's a good powder but not any more special then any other l- absorbic acid powder

[@vivi4140]

The formula of the ordinary is very fine, anhydrous, L-Ascorbic Acid powder so you can mix it better with your creams,serums etc. I guess that the L-Ascorbic acid powder from supplements arent so fine and would feel like sand on your skin, if you don’t dilute it in water like Michelle did

[@ginevra1463]

Do you think is as effective as this type of serums!? I use the TO vitamin c powder since 2018 and I find this solution the most easy even in the morning on the go... I don’t have to be worried about the product going bad on me... my only question is “if this is so easy and simple why not everyone is using it!?” Aahahah

[@marianne6373]

@@ginevra1463 It just became available in stores here. I wanted to hear other people's experiences with it before trying it :)

[@craigsmith5039]

as others have said, it is a nice fine powder so mixes easily and is reasonable priced. Though you can get pure ascorbic acid for much cheaper, but also a more coarse powder - not really an issue if you intend to dissolve it in water (will just take a little longer tp dissolve)

[@SallijaBule]

This is so down to earth, logical and enjoyable! And also reminds me a little of chemistry class haha! So happy to have found you, thank you so much!

[@Efflorescentey]

Omg I love you! I love that there’s an Aussie on my screen and I recognise all the major brands you talk about 😍 so happy you did a collab with ASAP science!! Also, yay! I have the drunk elephant vit C. I always buy these things I think is a ‘good’ product but I never usually know. Now I do 🤩

[@MatthiasGraf3]

When using only water as a base, is it true that the l-ascorbic acid will recrystallize on the skin and prevent it from working effectively?

[@mayafriedman2937]

4:30 to get to the DIY Serum

[@Julie-jl2kk]

can you add L-ascorbic acid powder to almost any serum/essence/moisturizer?

[@azulitamacias5927]

I think it has to disolve first, and it can broke the formula of other products

[@elenao638]

Hi Michelle. Amazing video! Wondering if it would be fine to add The Ordinary's Ferulic Acid to this serum? Also, are there any cosmetic ingredients you should avoid using in the same routine?

[@roxypedro100]

Great Question 🤔would love to know if that would enhance it..?? @labmuffinbeautyscience

[@sophiepunzalan]

I tried this recipe I've been using it for two days now and my skin's feeling a burning sensation every time I apply it and my other skin care products :( should I stop using it?

[@disha4613]

Yep you should I felt the same then I added some aloevera gel into it and it felt lil better

[@bsaldy]

I've thought of using the l ascobic acid vitamin c that i had in my shelf. Good thing i watched this video. Because vit c serums are so expensive.

[@orenjikukki]

I'm about to run out of my beloved Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C serum. It can be quite expensive because I have to purchase it online, I'm so glad I found this video! Can't wait to make it and save $$$. BTW, I just subscribed! ❤️

[@nusaiba.maisha]

Can I use The Ordinary 100% L Ascorbic Acid powder?

[@MsAgentprovocateur10]

That's what I plan to use.

[@tes33720]

@@MsAgentprovocateur10 If you've made it; Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

[@MsAgentprovocateur10]

@@tes33720 I have always used Vitamin C at night, I haven't yet tried to use it during the day. Whatever I apply, I always wait at least a full minute or 90 seconds between layering products. I wait 10 minutes after applying sunscreen before going outside. For what it's worth, I haven't heard any negatives about Vitamin C under sunscreen though.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mindofzyzz8805]

Can you make an updated video with the ferulic acid and vitamin e

[@supritaroy7279]

THE ORDINARY ASCORBIC ACID POWDER What do u think about this product for using in this DIY? Is it a good one? I am a new fan and just love ur videos!😘😘😘

[@anthrogal19]

If you read her blog, she says it’s overpriced. You can buy a large quantity of powdered Vitamin C anywhere really.

[@chelseazaydaraensehon1198]

anthrogal19 where’s he blog ?

[@fabiananetus783]

This may be a dumb question... but if the Vitamin C is unstable in water, why can’t you mix it with something else, like oil, or glycerin?? 🤔

[@remyvu9071]

Awesome video Michelle! What do you think about dissolving l ascobic acid powder directly into a water based moisturizer/ serum?

[@a_bookish_gemini]

Remy Vu I guess it would depend on the size of the container/how quickly you’ll use it up. Personally, I’ve never used up a cream pot in under 2 weeks so I’d be careful.

[@andreshernandez2941]

I wouldn’t do it because you are not going to be certain of the pH, and as she said L-ascorbic acid reacts pretty easily with anything and it may interact with nah ingredient present in your product

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yeah my main concern is that you don't know the pH. You also won't know how long it'll keep after you add the LAA, and you don't know how uniformally it mixes into an emulsion like a moisturiser. If you're only adding it to each dollop of product right before you apply it, you probably aren't measuring it out precisely enough to be safe (I've heard a lot of people burning their skin this way...).

[@remyvu9071]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience getting my skin burnt is definitely not fun haha. I'll stick with store bought stuff as I'm too lazy to do any diy

[@LucianaGL]

Can I double-subscribe? 🙈😍😍😍😍 thank you!

[@faceonnailsdonehairdid]

Love your intro, you're so funny and quirky. Can I add a little suggestion to the mix as an alternative? How do you feel about The Ordinary's L'ascorbic acid powder and the resveratrol & ferulic acid serum and creating a "fortified" vitamin c serum like that. Just a thought as that's what I use together with some hyaluronic acid every morning and I've been seeing some great results.

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

OMG I literally just left this exact mixture on someone else's comment asking about TO's powder!!! The Ferulic, HA, and the powder has got my skin looking better than it has ever looked!!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

From talking to some cosmetic chemists who have worked with vitamin C, it seems like a LOT of antioxidants are synergistic with ascorbic acid, not just Vit E and ferulic acid - it's the just most studied combo. So I'm not surprised that combining with resveratrol and ferulic acid is working so well for you!

[@steffisama07]

Can you tell me how much ferulic acid do you add to the DIY? For example, I calculated 5 ml in 30 ml for a 0,5% ferulic acid 10% vitamin C serum. The concentration ferulic acid from the ordinary is 3%. And I added 3 grams to 25 ml water. Is this correct?

[@steffisama07]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience please can you help me calculate the concentration ferulic acid to be added?

[@cinezee]

thank you, im a menopausal lady, 49 , so dry skin is one of symptoms , need a serum , soo loong life DIY care producs ...also move from Romania in full pandemic year ( 2020) to UK ( expansive country ) soo thats not my keen things to do, better make my own , wich will be a challange for me , never made face producs .

[@thedragonmaster458]

May get your advice on the combination of Rosehip Oil With Vitamin C ? Thank you 🙏

[@missb5771]

Can you update this video with adding niacinamide powder to the formulation?

[@aurisdonela861]

Thank you, Michelle! I made my first batch last Friday and it doesn’t make my skin irritated whatsoever. As I do have a quite thick skin I am thinking of making a more potent serum. 😎

[@barbaratendler5950]

Great information, i’ve been using SkinCeuticals C&E on my face for 24 years. Having a hard time finding good effective body strengths. Is it effective if the C&E is at 30%+ for the body. How would I know the strength? For the face it’s reconnected under 20%.

[@elmundoenunespejo6304]

hi thank you for your values advice can u please make a video about the black circles or panda eyes how to get rid of the but the effective way as you have done with the vitamin c thank you so much

[@MarsellaGH]

👀👀👀Quick follow up question, should it be stored in the fridge or can I keep it on my vanity?? 👀👀👀

[@skateata1]

I studied as a chemical technician in college. I'm happy to find someone who actually knows science spreading accurate information. Some influences make me roll my eyes. Not saying I know everything, but some of the "hacks" I see posted are mind boggling.

[@annate4347]

My serum looks like it has a ph value of 1...? Without adding any baking soda? That's impossible, right? Edit: can't delete the comment but I'm stupid this is fine

[@adventureswithwool-johanne7755]

Thank you for your DYI video. Can you add VIT E and hyaluronic acid to VIT C mixture....or just add that later? It might be better to use a hydrophilic with it like a lipid hydrophilic to absorb better. And what about using glycerin to make it a bit more like a serum? I look forward to your answer and I'm sure other people would like to know what you think as a beauty chemist.

[@emkn1479]

I just made a new batch of this, I love it! I’ve been adding some glycerin and The Ordinary’s Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid serum. Not sure if that’s why but it lasts far longer than 2 weeks. Thanks for the trustworthy tips!

[@nbajwa02]

Ooo have you ph tested this? Going to try this combo !

[@taytayqueen7024]

How’s it working out for you?

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

If you want a very blendable, lipid vitamin C which is stable and non irritating get tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate at Lotioncrafter. I’ve used it for years.

[@lisakerr6400]

How much glycerin do you add to the recipe?

[@martywilsonlife]

I was thinking of adding ALA for the viscosity. I wonder if it would work with Vitamin C.

[@jamescatlover123]

How bout using sodium ascorbate in the first place?

[@lislouise2305]

I didn't understand why you can't just add Ferulic acid and vitamin E to the mix and remake it every week or so? Also isn't it more practical to take a small amount of powder and spread it with a few drops of water? In this case you are using right away and don't store it so it will eventually degrade?

[@taytayqueen7024]

Because Ferulic acid and vitamin E are not water soluble, you’ll need to add a separate solubiliser. Like if making products were that easy we’d all be cosmetic formulations. You can’t just add shit in water and expect it to work lol