How to Make a DIY 1% Hyaluronic Acid Solution // Humblebee & Me

[@____Ann____]

Love these 'older' tutorial style of yours. Simple, no music, relaxed.

[@mariococo8293]

I thought 1% means literally nothing, but when i see how much of 1% is, it's really something!

[@jaunbonaysmith]

It depends on your batch size bro. U have to find the % of the batch size u making 1st then convert to g. Hope this helps

[@Keeks492]

Me too

[@fabricatedreality8218]

I finally decided which recipe to make first, you have so many that it's hard to decide. I made the creamy clay cleansing balm and I do like it and definitely going to make it again. I'm going to donate to your pay pal because you certainly deserve it. I hope you people are helping this girl out for giving us all of these beautiful recipes

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@lavenderwilliams1147]

You’re literally iconic!!! I’m about to turn on my notifications which is something I rarely EVER do!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! :D

[@bkittenface3637]

Wow thanks so much for this! I discovered you have Patreon and am so excited I can give back to you for all the incredible things you do for us DIYrs. You’re amazing!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! ❤️

[@shaktisoul93]

Just made this and it came out really well! Formulating the bi-phase hair serum next! So excited 😁

[@mrseviemae]

I’m on my third round of making this. I really appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@jaunbonaysmith]

How did it turn out??

[@TessieDobey]

@@jaunbonaysmith I made it quite a few times and it works great. Your skin will love it. If you have aging skin, wrinkles, dry skin, puffy eyes, or dark circles, this will work great.

[@jaunbonaysmith]

@@TessieDobey WOW! Thanks for responding i sure gonna try it cuz' i currently have some H/A. Was it 1% u use or less?

[@pakistanivarietyfood3389]

Please tell how can we store it. Can we keep the serum in room temperature or we in a fridge?

[@roki5337]

I just finished my stock and it came out perfect!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

WAHOO!

[@asraorganics8905]

What is its shelf life?

[@shruthi2588]

Yay! My most anticipated post from you! Can not wait to see/read more HA based recipes from you and try them.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm working on the first video featuring HA :D Can't wait to share it!

[@justbelievebathnbodycrysta7686]

Ooooo Yesssss girl!!!!! I cant wait to try this out..also in my own face masks with rice paper!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

How decadent! :D

[@sweetumspotpie]

Omg same! And agar patches!

[@leelunk8235]

TRY SEMEN FACIALS...PROTEIN AND ANTIOXIDANTS IN SEMEN

[@nicoeeek.7181]

@@leelunk8235 How to get the semen though? Might have to just use hyaluronic acid

[@georgetteetourneaux3350]

Thanks for all your hard work on these recipes. I wanted to say I was told to take care when using H. Acid in dry climates- my area is like 10% humidity- because there is so little moisture for the acid to draw into the skin.

[@TheProcrastinatorFiles]

Notifications just became my best friend 🖤😭 Hi Marie! Looking forward to reading the blog!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

😄

[@purplelissh]

I just want to say thank you for this recipe, I free your recipe is the best I has seen. Over the years I have learned alot from you. Question do you still use this percentage? Do you use 2% or more at all? Please tell me why you wait to stir you others ( I am not saying you such) still theirs and just let it sit. What is the difference between the 2 ways? Thank you so much for all you have shared Beloved

[@nanadee2611]

Thank you for the video. Can I mix it with already made body wash?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't recommend it-body washes can be quite finicky about add-ins + HA is so expensive that I never put it in wash-off products :)

[@mediocordis]

Hi Marie, thanks for this formulation. Just a question, if I use the entire 1% stock as a serum, do I need to check the pH?

[@arfaangeel8606]

Thanks a lot ma'm for these wonderfull recipes. Please help can i use sod.benzoate or any other preservatives because we dont have liquid germal in my country

[@katrinacdebaca-tilson2763]

Thank you! Is it shelf stable or red to refrigerate?

[@corinnem9513]

Can this be used with a galvanic current to infuse it deeper into the skin?

[@devj8171]

thanks so much,,, my first project :-) and proud to be in New Zealand - home of Pure Nature xx and sincere thanks to you for sharing your knowledge. many blessings

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Pure Nature is awesome! Lucky you 😄 Happy making!

[@landapanda1]

I know this vid is quite a while back but first thank u 🙏🏽 and second what are ur thoughts on HA for the hair? Do u think it’s safe? Any risks?

[@taniacomella8737]

Hi Marie. So glad I found this recipe. Thank you! Quick question, what is the pH that this HA has to have?

[@ms.deenubes5329]

Thank you for this! I just came back to it and signed up as a patrean. I appreciate all your work & knowledge. How long is the shelf life once this product is made?

[@cahayapramesti]

Can I use Geogard ultra instead? and how much it is needed if I use Geogard? Thanks Marie! 😊

[@jojog.8801]

Great info - thanks! I just ordered some a couple of days ago and had no idea about this process:)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Awesome! Make sure to check out my video from last week, too-there's even more helpful info in there!

[@BrittanyLabrador]

Is hyaluronic acid serum and gel the same thing essentially with the difference being consistency?

[@vanessaochoa1966]

Do you need to store this in the fridge once made?

[@roritasasmr1166]

Thanks a lot 😻 can i use 1% optiphen or 1% optiphen plus as a preservative? Instead

[@rimangork5693]

Thank you for the video. I just bought this. You use mini blender, can I just use spatula for mixing? Once it is prepared with distilled water, is there maximum limit for using in cream/ moisturiser/ toner? Thank you

[@iyersforreal]

U r beautiful ❤️👍 can we use this as a serum??

[@mahdanasr]

Can use phenoxyethanol as preservatives

[@asmaa146]

Hey thank you !can I make same recipe with the polyglutamic acid ??

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm afraid I haven't worked with that ingredient. I'd recommend these two posts to give you the resources learn more about it + how to work with it :) www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-research-your-ingredients-part-1 & www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-research-your-ingredients-part-2

[@kpoonsawad1]

Hello Marie. I just made one. Mine is very liquidity not jelly like yours. Is it ok?? Thank you!❤️ Oh I just did a little homework. I think I have used nano molecules so it does not get thick. Am I right??

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Sounds like you're right :)

[@hlony88]

So this solution can be directly applied to the face on it own?

[@MotivationalMindset2.0]

Instead of the distilled water can I use rose water and omit the preservative?

[@FishJokes]

For how long can it last without the preservative?

[@AbstractBeauty]

Can we use Demineralized water instead?

[@jean-remimeneau8774]

How long it can stay good before it expired ?

[@glamgirlsclub7605]

Can i use it in lip balms and lip masks?

[@allisonmcinnis5929]

Hello, is the gel sticky at all?

[@huffy1030]

So to be clear when a recipe calls for hyaluronic acid can you use this in place of the powder at the same gram measurements?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No; you'd use this at 100x that measurement because it is a 1% dilution. If a formulation called for 0.1g hyaluronic acid you'd need 10g of this solution. Read through this to learn more: www.humblebeeandme.com/hyaluronic-acid-serum-3-vs-5-vs-8-ingredients/. Happy making!

[@shein_syria_direct1835]

How much time it can stay utilisable

[@FIRDOUSNAZ]

Can you tell the shelf life of this 1% HA solution

[@kwenamatsemela1759]

Thank you for the informative video. Would a hyaluronic acid with 0.2-1.4 MDa still work well?

[@christinaparadise]

I wish I watched this video before I added it to my lotion’s water phase 😑 you are amazing, Marie!! At least I know how to make this solution for future products!! 😃 I can’t believe this is the first time I’m seeing this old video..I need to do some catching up!! ♥️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Hopefully the first lotion turned out well, too :) Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making :)

[@Kbsecnews]

It's very hard to find 98% low molecular hyaluronic acid. Am I able to substite with 100% low molecular hyaluronic acid?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes.

[@kamalimtiaz7502]

Hi Which preservative is best to use for longer selflife

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

The one I've used is excellent :)

[@kamalimtiaz7502]

Could we add xantham gum for more thickness !

[@---lb2ls]

Hello, can I use Leucidal if I don’t have Germall plus in my country ? 😢

[@ivelisserosario6699]

This is a wonderful receipe. thanks... what is the shelf life of the HA??

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Lotion Crafter lists the powder as being good for 2 years if kept cool and dry :)

[@hastharishab31]

Thanks for the recipe

[@michellechandler-whiseant3454]

What is the shelf life on concentrate?

[@eirinikaripi4071]

The low weight HA,Is not making gel.How are thickening?

[@jessicareyesaliaga]

Hello. When I do my 1% Hyaluronic Acid Solucion, the final result is as liquid as the water I used. I am using Sodium Hyaluronate LMW, and my understanding was that is the same that Hyaluronic Acid, but maybe not. Wha xo you think?

[@lydiaoei1163]

How long I I can keep this product? Shelf life

[@domieev]

Hey, love your video! if I wanted to make a larger bowl, how do I know how much of each ingredient to use?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-scale-any-recipe/ :)

[@SindyWidya-yt8bv]

Can i replace liquid germal to lexgard natural ?

[@infinitehairgrowth]

Can you use the HA powder directly in your formulas at .2% ? Is diluting it just for cost sake ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You *can*, but it takes hours to hydrate, so my take is "why wait those hours every time you make something with hyaluronic acid when you can just do it once every month or two?". Check out this trio of formulations to learn more ❤️ www.humblebeeandme.com/hyaluronic-acid-serum-3-vs-5-vs-8-ingredients/

[@infinitehairgrowth]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you!

[@annieziokike1477]

this video was very helpful! I was wondering do you have one for Vitamin C serum with preservative? I was hoping to make one with a pure oil and some preservative to elongate the life of it at least one more month

[@SammieSunshineC]

Hi, although I am not affiliated with this channel, I can tell you that you will need to stabilize your vitamin C serum to increase the life shelf, as vitamin C oxidizes at a fairly quick rate. You can use Leucidal SF complete as a preservative, there are other great preservatives you can research! To stabilize, use ferulic acid, and pure vitamin E. Water is a solvent for Vitamin C, but not for ferulic acid. So, if you buy ferulic acid in powder form, make sure you get an appropriate solvent (there are different kinds you can research). Also, you will have to emulsify the Vitamin E, as vitamin E typically comes in oil form. You can buy an electric emulsifier, or you can get these really cool emulsifying wax beads that do the job for you. Make sure your Vitamin C serum makes very little contact with light. Store it in a dark bottle and keep in the fridge. Also order some PH test strips. Vitamin C, being an acid, can really irritate the skin (ever got lemon juice on a cut? ouch). You can manipulate the PH level simply with baking soda, but there are other things to balance ph that offer benefits for your skin as well. Hope this helps!

[@annieziokike1477]

@@SammieSunshineC Thank you so much! I'm wondering if you would know how much Emulsifying Wax I would need for it to ensure it still remained in a serum formulation. Also should I test the pH before or after adding the oils? I know I should get a pH between 2.5-3.5 but was unsure if that is with or without the oils added.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't. LabMuffin has a simple one, and The Acid Queen has a complex one-google either name with "vitamin C serum" and they should pop up :) Happy making!

[@queenrahmat216]

Pls what's the shelf life of this?

[@tetianaosypchuk7638]

Hi Marie! What not to stir? And what kind of hialuronic acid did you use? Nano, high molecular weight, etc?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

If you stir straight away you'll lose some of the HA to your stirring implement, which is sad. Click through to the blog for answers to the rest of your questions :)

[@jaunbonaysmith]

Thank u for this upload 💗...pls reply🙏🏻 What if i want to use it in a Hydrating face mist??? Will the face mist turn out viscous??? cuz' i want it to be thin(watery)..

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hey! You'll find the answers you're looking for in the Humblebee & Me Encyclopedia at www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia. Simply look up the ingredient(s) in question to learn about why they're used in formulas, substitutions, what they do, usage rates, and more. Happy making!

[@jaunbonaysmith]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank u

[@shejar]

I've also added 4% glycerin and niacinamide... Is that okay?

[@lolalouise9503]

So if l wanted to make 2% instead would l just need to double the amount of hyaluronic acid powder??

[@retsehlsoler7652]

Can I use it on Water Lip tint?

[@maryamzaid8716]

Can I use high weight molecule hyaluronic acid? How much?

[@XxmisskjxX]

What’s better to use? Hyaluronic Acid Gel or the Powder?

[@passornrodin2441]

Hi Marie,I’m not sure if mine ‘s still usable , I might have whisked it too early .I left it for 7 hours ,waited until all the powder were sinked and looked clear then I mixed with mini mixer but it didn’t look that thick like yours.Could you tell me if it’s still usable?I thank you so very much.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It sounds like you may've used a smaller molecular weight of hyaluronic acid than I did-the weight has a big impact on thickening. If you used an ultra low molecular weight, that'd be why yours is thinner than mind :)

[@passornrodin2441]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much honey for answering me .I really appreciate .It’s true I used medium weight one but I just bought the low weight one .I’ll try again.I really like you .Thank you so very much again honey.

[@HouseOfbeauty-zr2tz]

Can I use optiphen preservative instead of liquid germal ???!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/can-i-use-a-different-preservative-than-the-one-youve-used/ :)

[@helenellsworth9556]

Thank you

[@artiwandhare387]

Mam should i check PH of this solution, i had made before nd checked the ph it was 8 what to do then

[@annurai831]

Can i use pure Rosewater instead of distilled water???

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't recommend it-use the rose water in the final formulation, not this basic stock. Please read this to learn more: www.humblebeeandme.com/ten-projects-to-make-with-hyaluronic-acid/.

[@influence1111]

I made my 1% stock. So how much of this should I add to an 8 oz. batch of lotion that I'm making?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hey! You'll find the answer to your question in the entry on this ingredient in the Humblebee & Me Encyclopedia on my website at www.humblebeeandme.com/project/hyaluronic-acid/ 🙂 Happy making!

[@pilatesyogataichifit]

If you didn't blend it, would it stay blobby forever? - I don't have a blender either, so wondering what to do...

[@mdelgado1001]

Hi Marie, Love your formulas. Could you make a DIY Vitamin C Serum Ferulic acid and hyralonic acid? That would be so wonderful!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Check out this awesome formulation from The Acid Queen :) theacidqueenblog.com/2016/01/12/fun-with-diy-skinceuticals-dupe-vitamin-c-tutorial/

[@ameenadhafer5846]

Hi, can you make a solution and add it to a Diy moisturiser? If so how would you do it? Would you add it to your water phase, or cool down phase and add as a percentage of your overall 100%?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes, I do that all the time! Check out some of the many formulations I've used it in :) Look up hyaluronic acid in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and scroll down :)

[@ameenadhafer5846]

Humblebee & Me I’ve had a look and I can’t seem to find it.

[@ielshennawy]

Hi Marie, love love love ur videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️just a quick question can I replace liquid germall plus to geogard 221

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! You'll find the answer to your question in my FAQ on my website at humblebeeandme.com/faq/ 😊Happy making!

[@DanteVelasquez]

This totally came at the perfect time! thanks :-)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

WOo! Happy hydrating :)

[@heatherleclair135]

You can blend it straight from the start and then let it sit overnight

[@flormiranda4798]

Can I use the H.A liquid???? Shoul be the same proces??? I dont have i power...

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No, it needs to be the powder for this. Have you read the blog post? I have linked to multiple places to purchase the raw ingredient there.

[@mynameisuzaima]

Thank you beautiful 🌹

[@giannagian5290]

Hello, how much of this solution can we add in 100 gr of a face cream?.Thank you.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Typically you'd include it at 20% of your lotion recipe :)

[@giannagian5290]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you..

[@roopashree9217]

Can I use both high molecular weight hyaluronic acid and low molecular weight HA in the same formula?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes. Learn more here: www.humblebeeandme.com/ten-projects-to-make-with-hyaluronic-acid/.

[@roopashree9217]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank u

[@shirasezan]

yes i actually did . have checked all of them i even trayed ebay ,and i wrote to 1 of them but got no response, so if you can share a link this will be excellent thank you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

The links are in the blog post-those are the links I'd give you. You can also learn about alternative preservatives here: humblebeeandme.com/preservatives. Depending on where you live Liquid Germall Plus may not be available to you.

[@victorsamuel6401]

What's the pH of this serum and what's the pH should be 😍

[@mika_almostchef]

Hi, would you add HA to a lip balm? If so, is a preservative required ? Thank you for sharing valuable content.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Check out my lip mask video-that features an HA product that works well in lip products, but it's not the HA seen here. Happy making!

[@pilatesyogataichifit]

Do you have to use distilled water? And liquid dermal plus? (I don't have either on hand...)

[@erinplourde-bragg9557]

what is dermoplast??

[@shirasezan]

hi can i use rose water instate of distilled ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You CAN, but this really isn't a finished product-it's an ingredient that gets used in other projects that could include rose hydrosol. I recommend leaving this as is.

[@intellecta840]

Can you use this formulation for micro needling?

[@ashlynnkaplan1369]

LOVE this! This is one of my favorite ingredients for skincare. I have made one recently with three different weights of HA! Low molecular weight, High molecular weight, and extra low molecular weight. I have made one with just the HMW and LMW and like it just as much; I will likely stick to just those two in the future!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I so envy you having Lotion Crafter on your side of the border! Next time I'm in the USA I'll have to place another order :D

[@shajigeorge7483]

Which gives more thick solution ?

[@shusha50]

I got some HA powder from Essential wholesale. I asked them if it was High or Low density and was surprised the person in customer service had no idea.

[@shusha50]

Ashlynn Kaplan, can you please tell me where you got your HA and can you pls share with me what proportion you used. Wld appreciate it very much.. Did you use 1% for the HLA? thks in advance

[@pasqualemasullo6844]

Ashlynn that’s great! Could you please tell more about your products after 3 years? For which purposes are you using HMW and LMW??

[@bushramithaiwala536]

Can i use phenoxyethanol as my preservative rather than germall plus because i don’t seem to find germall plus in india

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hey! You'll find the answer to your question in my FAQ on my website at www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/can-i-use-a-different-preservative-than-the-one-youve-used/ 🙂 Happy making!

[@shirasezan]

hello, thank you so much a question ? how about adding vegetable glycerin is it necessary ? i have used the preservative as you are showing in the clip

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You CAN, but this really isn't a finished product-it's an ingredient that gets used in other projects that could include glycerin. I recommend leaving this as is.

[@jannasaouda8625]

Is there a way to make a 1% solution with either vege glycerin and water or just vege glycerin?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes, but I prefer to keep stocks as simple as possible. The simpler the stock, the more versatile it is. Think about self-raising flour vs. plain all-purpose flour: the additional ingredients in self-raising flour make it less versatile than AP flour :)

[@jannasaouda8625]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much for your response! very helpful

[@sherylmac40]

I use HA everyday, I'm starting to notice the expense.... This looks really easy & cost effective. Not to mention the results it gives.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I hope you like it!

[@mokshalani8414]

I'm new to working with hyaluronic acid, would it be helpful or worth it to rehydrate my HA powder using a glycerine slurry before adding in the water? I noticed that it was really important not to stir when HA was added directly to the water, & I didn't want to waste any of my powder because I stirred it in glycerine before rehydrating

[@Johanna-cx3zp]

Marieeee ...could you make a salycilic acid with hyluronic serum ??? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind :)

[@shamlarayees3234]

Is there any alternate way for hand blending part?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

The goal is to mix until smooth-however you get there is just fine :)

[@Nanayaaaddo]

What’s a good substitute for the preservative. And can I prepare the solution without it ?

[@TierraFlemming]

what do you use to balance the pH?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Nothing, as this is a stock solution and not a finished product. pH testing and adjusting comes into play when I make something with this stock :)

[@toseeh]

Hello, thank you so much for sharing! I made a 2% solution of 1000kDa HA and it has a chemical-pharmacy type aroma. Is something wrong with the HA? Does your HA solutions have any aroma? Thank you! Your answer will be very much appreciated!

[@roopashree9217]

Hi... I use 1% higher molecular weight hyaluronic acid powder in my serum. Its doing wonders to my skin. I recently got low molecular weight HA. I'm planning to make solution with these 2 HAs like u did and use 20% each of them in my serum making it cost effective. Do u think the result that I get with 1% HA power will get reduced if I use 20% of this 1% solution.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

That's a great big "it depends", I'm afraid. Please read these posts to learn more :) www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-research-your-ingredients-part-1 www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-research-your-ingredients-part-2 www.humblebeeandme.com/6-new-years-resolutions-for-formulators/ Happy making!