Super Simple DIY Vitamin C Serum (FREE formula!)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so excited about this formulation and I hope you are, too! ❤️ REMEMBER: If you are looking for more information about this formulation-substitutions, scaling, where to buy ingredients, and more-please read the full (FREE!) partner blog post at www.humblebeeandme.com/3-ingredient-vitamin-c/ 📖 Happy making!

[@sharonhamilton4328]

I don't know abouts crushed pills. But mine from oranges. In oil you're right. Add water. You're asking where'd it go? Ppl will see difference with this. At 64 I looked 57. Hello? I'll take it.

[@mmjk1274]

This is awesome! I'm a fellow Patreon supporter. 💕🤗💕 Just a question for you, are these ingredients natural?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

@@mmjk1274 Silicone is not natural, but it is perfectly safe and degrades easily :) The other 2 ingredients are natural.

[@mmjk1274]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Very nice! I will try it. Now is another option for silicone? Thank you so much.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Short answer, not really. Long answer, read the blog post 😉

[@leslieh646]

Perfect timing for me since I was planning on buying Vitamin C soon. I was not looking forward to having to make a new batch of serum every week when it would go bad, so I love this as an alternative. Now I just have to add a few new ingredients to my shopping list. Thank you for 3 years of hard work.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ I look forward to hearing what you think!

[@bradbredice3915]

Just made this today and I am excited to use it. I also made your hyaluronic serum and love it!! Could the Vitamin C & Hyaluronic serum be mixed together? Thank you for another great recipe!

[@TessieDobey]

Thank you so much! I searched online and kept coming up with different ways in how to dissolve vitamin c. Love the new look of your website.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You're so welcome!

[@misturaojulari9707]

Thanks alot. Can i substitute silicone gel with squalane oil?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No. I'd encourage you to read the free partner blog post for more information on what can work as a substitution :)

[@SkateRock7]

I love your mortar and pestle.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️

[@varshiniscreations]

Love this serum and also want to make vitamin E serum, if you can make a video on that ,then it will be very usefull

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!

[@auricia201]

I understand that in a water free formula, pH doesn't make sense. But, if the goal is to use it mixed in a little bit of watery product, wouldn't pH become relevant, since vitamin c efficacy and penetration depends on it?

[@heleneschelde7586]

Hello Just love your videos, love your smile. Thanks May i ask you, if you have made a serum recipe with C E Ferulic and c vitamin, i 🤞 and hope. Have a happy easter☀️🐣💛

[@auricia201]

Gotta take advantage of that skinsceuticals patent 🤭👌🏻

[@deeli8790]

Omg! Seriouslyyyyyyyyy?! I ve been eyeing for isoamyl in my country but its quite pricey😂 anyway this formula so fabulous! Do we deserve this beautiful formula 😭😭😭

[@wj5442]

I have all the ingredients! I’m making my first personal sugar scrub today. And a whole bunch of other stuff. I’m gonna add this to my list :) thanks so so much

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I hope you love it! ❤️

[@lifescience4538]

If I use rosehip oil instead of isoamly cocoate which percentage should I use? Thank you

[@abbymunsot9731]

Thank you so much for sharing your formula.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@kristenjunker1632]

Such a great idea when you want to use Vit C but don't have access to a fridge. Buffering/dissolving in moisturizer or serum- definitely.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much!

[@Sasha1234-q7n]

Thank you so much . Please can we do copper peptide serum next ? It’s amazing anti-aging serum that most people will use and for all skin type . Thank you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!

[@krenee984]

I wonder if this method would work for something like kojic acid ( not the dipalmitate version) to keep if from oxidizing 🤔

[@maggielauder5971]

That was so interesting I want to have a go now - also if you were to buy it already in a skincare brand do you recommend one . Although I can see what you made was great value . 🙏

[@IsisIris-u9b]

Hello Marie, i was wondering if i can make an glycerin extract with licorice and vitamin C?

[@jelenaklasan549]

Can we?

[@Purcap]

Mrs. Marie, I have the MAP form of vit C. Can I use it with this recipe❓

[@ashwini.venkatesh]

Hi please show us a formulation for dark lips.

[@Sasha1234-q7n]

You may need to check your iron .

[@kimberlycapron]

You are amazing. Thank you!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@Tinask2009]

Silicon gel? Is it safe to use?

[@Alien2799]

Would do you think of mixing vit C with glycerine and aloe vera gel? I know that I will have to make it fairly frequently ( I can keep it in the fridge). I think that the aloe vera and glycerine would be beneficial for the skin as well so I will be getting even more benefits than just the vit C alone?

[@melaniebradley4439]

Hi would vegetable silicone (non volitile) be a suitable substitute for the silicone gel? Thanks so much 🙏

[@Cae7890]

You're amazing 🥰

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

🥰

[@CookieCreamOreo]

I found you recently. I’m very interested in watching your tutorials and trying some out. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Will this product be a clean product without parabens or other estrogen mimickers? I’ve been told they affect me hormonally. I have melasma and want to use a vitamin C serum that’s clean to clear it. Thx again.

[@jasminesethi1988]

Can we use dimethiconol for silicone gel? Pls reply.

[@lizlibbey9450]

Could you put this in a dropper bottle or is it too thick?

[@debrucey]

Would it be possible to use a small amount of that silicone gel to thicken a water-based vitamin C serum? I hate applying watery serums

[@noorskincare31]

Hi mam How make to vitamin. C toner

[@queniafiguereo9189]

Hola, Marie, me gustó el serum, pero dónde puedo comprar los dos últimos ingredientes que no lo consigo por Amazon?

[@vinicabeauty5247]

Thank you so much for this ❤️ Please can I use Dimethicone instead of silicone gel?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! I don’t recommend dimethicone; the L-ascorbic acid will settle out. Please read the partner blog post for more information!

[@vinicabeauty5247]

@@HumblebeeAndMe okay thank you so much for your quick response 😊 I appreciate 🙏

[@TheInked18330]

Can I use vit c liposome instead of l ascorbic acid?

[@silviyadivaz3976]

I love u humbiegal

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️

[@nickivlachou3117]

Is it possible to replace the silicone gel? What could you suggest? Xanthan gum maybe? I don't want to use silicones in my natural skin care products.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please read the free partner blog post for a pretty thorough discussion of subscription options+ requirements :) Xanthan gum will not work.

[@amyroseauthorofficial]

Is it possible to make a facial serum with just oils? Would love to see that if possible.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Amy! It definitely is-I've shared many formulations for anhydrous facial serums over the years :) Try searching "oil serum" and "facial oil" at www.humblebeeandme.com/search for several options. Happy making!

[@dsouzaleon2000]

Can you please share what formulations are good and safe for babies

[@kristenjunker1632]

Imo, don't try to make skincare for babies, just buy what reputable companies have already tested and marketed for them. If you make something and it is harmful, that would be unfortunate. I work for a cosmetic ingredient supplier and the regs when it comes to infants/toddlers are so strict, it is not a good space for DIY. It's like when people try to make their own SPF = foolish to think they can do better.

[@dsouzaleon2000]

@@kristenjunker1632 Thank s for the advice.

[@anjelique14]

Very gratuitous! Thank you for the recipes. Can I use rosehip oil to apply the vitamin C serum with?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You need something with water, so a cream that contains rosehip oil would work, but not rosehip oil on its own :)

[@Maggiemae01]

Hi! Could I sub the vitamin c for silk peptide powder? Or better yet, could I divide the vitamin c in half and sub the other half for the silk peptide powder? Do you have a peptide serum tutorial? Thank you!!❤🎉

[@jaanunz]

Thanks heaps for sharing this formulation. I live in New Zealand. Silicone gel is not available here. Can I replace this with hyaluronic acid to get the consistency and slip? Thanks in advance.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! So... no :( It is ESSENTIAL that this formulation contains no water. Pure hyaluronic acid is a dry powder, so I assume you're thinking of a hyaluronic acid solution, which is about 99% water.

[@เณรัญสุขเกษมสําราญจิต-ฮ3ด]

i want to buy vagelight-1214-Lc and Gransense TC -8x and Isoamyl cocoate, can you Recommended place for buy because in Thailand it is not available for sale Thank you

[@jovellevalderama8100]

Hi! Am i able to add essential oil into it?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't recommend it. Adding any sort of essential oil won't benefit the product and all and increases the irritation potential :)

[@juliedorey8406]

Could I use ferulic acid with this recipe? I know I looked on lotioncrater and they have ultrafine L-Ascorbic Acid, would this still need to be ground? In reading your blog post I am assuming you could make a simple hyaluronic serum and combine that with your Vitamin C Serum when applying to skin, not in the formula itself but in application? So many questions and thank you for your knowledge, I refer to your encyclopedia and website often!!💜

[@okoliifeoma8325]

Is it possible u could creat a 10% or more azelaic acid serum or gel cream formulation

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!

[@jessicamendoza8863]

Where to buy these products? Thank you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Jessica! I always link all the ingredients for any given formulation in the written version of the formulation in the free partner blog post, which is linked in the description box below the video (that's one of the many reasons I highly suggest reading the blog post as well as watching the video! If you're not sure what I mean by the "description box", read this: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/whats-the-description-box-on-youtube/.). Sometimes those links break because they're always off-site links, or sometimes the store I've linked to isn't in your country. That's why I also have a giant page of places to shop all over the world, which you can find here: www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/. It doesn't have every country in the world, but it does contain all the online stores I know about. If your country isn't listed, that's because I don't know about any online stores in your country. You could try looking for a local Facebook group for people who like making soap & other cosmetics-they may be able to recommend places to shop.

[@AbigailNg-ci1rk]

Hi Marie! I’ve been wanting to try and make your vitamin c serum but I cannot get access to silicone gel. Is there another gel you recommend using?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! The free partner blog post contains a pretty thorough discussion on alternatives :)

[@carolinewoollin2180]

I bought some L-ascorbic acid the other week and after reading about how difficult it is to use I was wondering why on earth I'd bought it - so perfect timing! I was wondering if an over the counter scar healing silicone gel would work as that 3rd ingredient?

[@paripari-xz3jp]

Hello i am new here . I jusy want to know why did u not add any preservative ???? I want to formulate this serum how long can i store it for?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! The shelf life on this formulation is very long as there is no water or ingredients that can oxidize :) I really encourage you to read the free partner blog post (www.humblebeeandme.com/3-ingredient-vitamin-c/) as it goes into a lot more detail and answers all of your questions (and more!). Happy making!

[@cristyroiz2594]

Hi there, thank you for all the wonderful formulations. I have made many of them through out the years. I just tried this one yesterday, and I was wondering how come mine came out looking a lot thicker than yours. PLEASE HELP!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'd guess you used a thicker silicone gel than I did; I'm sure it's still fine to use :)

[@cristyroiz2594]

That actually makes sense because I couldn’t get my hands on the one you used☹️ Thank you so much. I will give it another try.

[@chantalbrisson5354]

Hi Marie (@HumblebeeAndMe), I was wondering if the silicone in this recipe.could be replaced with a carraghénane gel.

[@ashmodo1097]

What is a natural alternative to the silicone?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Could you please read the partner blog post? This is addressed there :) Happy making!

[@soulblush4636]

Lexfeel natural

[@AbigailNg-ci1rk]

Hi Marie! I commented not to long ago about the silicone gel replacement. I’ve been wanting to try something a little different though. I kinda created my “own” formulation. But want to double check with you :) 5% L ascorbic acid 2% DL pantheol 1% optiphen plus 92% aloe Vera gel I do not have a lightweight liquid water but I figured that aloe Vera gel is already thin and watery. I also thought that since your vitamin C can’t contain water because there is no preservative. I was also thinking instead of aloe Vera gel I could do hyalouronic acid mixture and give the skin more benefits.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Abigail! Sorry to be a bummer, but this won't work. Have you read the free partner blog post? I discuss what's required for an alternative and explain why aloe vera gel absolutely isn't an option :( www.humblebeeandme.com/3-ingredient-vitamin-c/

[@1118cristina]

for Canada which sellers can I see for silicone gel ????thanX

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

If I knew of any they'd be linked in the free partner blog post :(

[@ChiziChinyere]

Thank you so much Humblebee My question is,, can SAP or MAP be used in place of L Ascorbic Acid ? Secondly, can Sepimaxzen be used in place of silicone gel?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! Have you read the partner blog post? Please do-both your questions are answered there :)

[@MaoMao_Naeva]

Do u have face cream recipe?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Tons! www.humblebeeandme.com/search

[@shagufta5867]

Can I use vic powder instead of asbric acid

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

L-ascorbic acid IS vitamin C powder.

[@charlettesgro9662]

Another question: Can other oil-soluble actives be added, such as tocopheryl acetate?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes, but you don't need them for stability :)

[@BrainFog_99]

Where can we buy all these ingredients.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! I always link to places to purchase all the ingredients for my formulations in the free partner blog post, which is linked in the description box below all my videos ❤ Sometimes those links break because they're always off-site links, or sometimes the store I've linked to isn't in your country. That's why I also have a giant page of places to shop all over the world, which you can find here: www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/. That page doesn't have every country in the world, but it does contain all the online stores I know about. If your country isn't listed, that's because I don't know about any online stores in your country. You could try looking for a local Facebook group for people who like making soap & other cosmetics-they may be able to recommend places to shop.

[@okoliifeoma8325]

Can this be done with Kojic acid coz its so unstable.....can i substitute l ascorbic acid powder with Kojic acid powder?

[@queniafiguereo9189]

Thanks for the serum. But, where can I buy the silicone gel? 😘

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I share the source in the video + link it in the partner blog post :) Happy making!

[@queniafiguereo9189]

Gracias 😘

[@okoliifeoma8325]

Please if u can design a Kojic acid serum that's similar to this because it oxidizes so fast

[@Ireneapang]

Can I buy your product? Thanks

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't sell any of the formulations I share. Think of my channel like a food channel-I'll teach you how to make a soup, but I won't mail it to you :)

[@dhumbee]

Hi I'm new here,but so far I love all your content. Very informative! Can you mix this with hylauronic acid for additional hydration and dewiness?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! You can definitely use a hyaluronic acid serum as the mixing medium but do not add it to the core formulation. Happy making :)

[@lateliererboristico]

To obtain the same texture, do you think is possible to replace the silicone gel with sucragel and increase the ester? Thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't think that would obtain the same texture; in my experience, sucragel products are FAR heavier/greasier than this silicone gel is. Sucragel also contains a bit of water, which could compromise the stability of the L-ascorbic acid. You can definitely try it, though!

[@gattiannalisacoach]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank's! I didn't thought that there are water inside.

[@charlettesgro9662]

Would Isoamyl Laurate work as the ester?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes! This is covered in the partner blog post :)

[@charlettesgro9662]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you!

[@stylingrace9799]

can you use aloe vera instead of the silicone gel and if no why? thanks

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No; aloe vera is almost entirely water.

[@stylingrace9799]

@@HumblebeeAndMe ty

[@CC-yq9kv]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Can we add preservative to the aloe Vera gel mix with the rest of the formula to make it stable?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

@@CC-yq9kv No, that won’t stabilize the vitmanic C. Could you please read the full partner blog post? It’s packed full of info to help you understand why it’s so important this formulation doesn’t contain any water :)

[@CC-yq9kv]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you so much for your reply! I read your blog completely and understand this is a non water formula, there are many other vitamin C serums that contain water that will of course need preservatives. I was wondering if I use aloe Vera gel with vitamin C powder and the water plus preservative will vitamin C powder dissolve completely

[@riseandshine11]

Thank you so much Humblebee! My mind can finally rest in power when it comes to vit c😅🙏. Really thank you! May you make a video using sodium lactate and salicylic acid as anti aging? I will truly appreciate. 😀

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Josy! Thanks for watching :) I've shared many formulations using sodium lactate, and one using salicylic acid. You can find them by looking up each ingredient in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and scrolling down to the bottom of the entry for a linked list :) Happy making!

[@riseandshine11]

@@HumblebeeAndMe I really appreciate. 😆🙏

[@kidsandbudgies]

Can we mix it with something more natural instead of a silicone? Regards xxx

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I've discussed possible alternatives in the partner blog post :)

[@teecee848]

i'm having quite a bit of problem trying to find 2 of your ingredients in Australia

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

There's a link to an Aus supplier of the silicone gel in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) :) And there are a lot of alternatives for the ester listed in the blog post; I know some of them are available in Aus :) I have a giant page of places to shop all over the world, which you can find here: www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/.

[@me1234540]

You’re awesome

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@CC-yq9kv]

Does vitamin c powder actually dissolve in esters?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No, it doesn't-that's why I specify finely powdered L-ascorbic acid. More info @ 01:21 :)

[@zainabarshad8225]

Hey! Love thissss formulation! But I have a question, Is it safe to use silicone in this formulation as silicones don't have a nice image in skin care industry? Please do clear it out it would be so helpful to me.. Thankyou love from Pakistan. Best wishes.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! It's perfectly safe; there's a lot of myths about silicone out there, but it's a fabulous ingredient with a proven safety record. I wouldn't use it on my own body if it wasn't! Learn more @ labmuffin.com/silicone-mythbusting-with-video/.

[@zainabarshad8225]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Okay Thankyou so much.

[@kathypelot2187]

How about a non silicone alternative?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

If I knew of one we could actually get, I'd have included it :/ Have you read the free partner blog post yet? It includes some broad ideas.

[@Artisan-Jane-Creations]

Hi... I want to avoid silicones... could I use nature identical amphorous silica for vit c suspension somehow...in keeping it anhydrous??

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Sorry, that's a huge no. In cooking it would kind of be like using salt instead of yogurt :/

[@BakiKamble-pi4bx]

Owsm

[@lindarouse3055]

Is this formula chemical free?

[@taniavisser27]

Hi Marie! I am wondering if one could add the Ascorbic acid to one of your oil to milk cleansers that does not contain water and then instead of rinsing the lotion off use it as a leave-on product? I can't find proper silicone gel nor isoamyl cocoate here is sunny SA so I have to consider alternatives. An oil emulsion sounds like an option, butIi am too inexperienced to know. Could you kindly advise?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Tania! Have you read the partner blog post? I have suggested some broad stroke ideas for alternatives. Remember: it is essential that the base contain no water, and it needs to be able to suspend the L-ascorbic acid powder so it doesn't settle out. Happy experimenting!

[@taniavisser27]

@@HumblebeeAndMe I have indeed. We are very limited with regards to availability (and affordability) of raw ingredients😞 That is why an oil to milk balm formula(although oilier on the skin) feels like an option. I am definitely going to give it a go. Thank you🌸

[@CC-yq9kv]

I bought all the ingredients and tried it out today. However I couldn’t get the vitamin c to a very fine powder. I even tried with a supposedly already finely powdered vitamin c powder. There still visible small vitamin c specs in the suspension even though I stirred this for quite some time. Could you please provide some tips on how you powdered the L-Ascorbic acid? How long it needs to be powdered and how much time to grind it up even further or what it should look like when it is fine enough to be used in this formula? Thank you so much 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Christine! Since vitamin C is not soluble in the base, there will always be some small specks, no matter how finely you grind it. This is why I recommend mixing the suspension with a water-containing product at the moment of use; it should dissolve readily in that and you'll get a smooth application. Have you tried that yet? Are you still encountering gritty vitamin C after mixing it with a hydrous toner or lotion?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It should look like it does at 02:05.

[@CC-yq9kv]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you so much for your quick reply! Now I don’t feel embarrassed I thought I did something wrong because in your video it looks super smooth. When I mix it with water it dissolves very well 😀 I also made a vitamin c serum with acid Queen formula, but it has a bit chemical smell and the serum is a little bit thicker than expected. It’s a bit hard to get it up in a medicine dropper. I guess I am very obsessed with vitamin C formulas 😀

[@CC-yq9kv]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@1karenelizabeth]

You are a treasure! Thank you for this!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You are so welcome!

[@monalella]

vit c powder not dissolve in cct also and is very rough what can i do please answer i cant find isoamyl cocoate

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

This formulation is a suspension, not a solution. The L-ascorbic acid is suspended (not dissolved!) in an anhydrous base. L-ascorbic acid is water soluble; in order for it to dissolve, a formulation needs to contain water. The key to the stability of this formulation is the absence of water. L-ascorbic acid will not dissolve in this formulation. It will remain solid and will be noticeable if you rub this suspension directly into the skin without mixing it with some sort of product that contains water first. This is why I encourage grinding and smashing the L-ascorbic acid as finely as possible and mixing it with a product that contains water before application. Please read the free partner blog post if you haven't for more information. Happy making!

[@Barbaraannridleyone]

Loving this formulation! Is it possible to substitute the vitamin C for niacinamide powder? Thank you!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No; please read the partner blog post :) I have shared many niacinamide (Vitamin B3) formulations in the past if you prefer to use that ingredient.

[@ChannelThanuri]

Please tellme any substitutes for isoamly cocoate? I red your blog. But i cannot find here thoes substitutes that you have mentioned over there? Another suggestions you have please ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You'll find the answer to your question in the "Substitutions" section of the partner blog post. It'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!

[@ChannelThanuri]

@@HumblebeeAndMe i have already red it. I am asking you,are there any other substitutes for more than in yourblog?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

@Thanuri Gunawardhane Sorry! I missed that in your first comment. If you don't have any of the specific examples you are in "a different lightweight liquid ester" territory :) There are lots of them, so I didn't/can't list every possible option.

[@enigma755]

Thank you for this recipe. Does liquid silicone offer any other benefits to skin? I was wondering if this is the same silicone in scar gels.

[@isabellavantichel4459]

It prevents transepidermal water loss and is supposed to help with wounds/scarring because it forms a protective layer over the skin. Other than that there is no added benefit.

[@Mantina86]

Hey Marie, I'd love to make this formulation!! Its shelf life is definitely the most amazing thing. Do you think we could replace the Silicone Gel with Aloe Vera Gel? I know it's way more sticky, but maybe adjusting the dosage and using Coco Caprylate could make the job? Thanks!! Have a great day :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! That's a big no, I'm afraid. Aloe vera gel is ~99% water, and it is ESSENTIAL that this formulation remains water free. Please read the partner blog post to learn more. Happy making!

[@Tech.Luxe1]

Hi I'm years late to the party 😀here. Unfortunately, I tried the 3 ingredient serum two times and found that Coco-caprylate does not create a uniform mixture. The L-assorbic acid is extremely grainy. Not sure if its the Coco-caprylate or the acid thats the issue. Perhaps the solution is to attempt to grind it. Unfortunately the online directions didn't mention this. I suppose I will try for a third time. UGH.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi! Did you, by chance, stop watching after the screen where the formulation is shown? Or perhaps you were joking when you said "unfortunately the online directions didn't mention this"? The solution is, indeed, to grind the vitamin C-as explained and demonstrated in the video starting at 01:18. The written formulation in the description box and blog post specifies "finely powdered L-Ascorbic acid", and the free partner blog post also explains that it's best to grind the L-ascorbic acid and details how to do that (it's the same method shown in the video). Finally, the application instructions at the end explain that you'll want to mix it with some sort of product that contains water to dissolve the vitamin C for a smoother application experience. So, yeah... the online directions definitely do mention it?

[@Tech.Luxe1]

@@HumblebeeAndMe Hi thanks for the reply. I reread and saw I missed the details in my online reading (RIF - Reading is Fundamental). I took a screen shot of the recipe only. My bad! Last night, I was just tired and so frustrated, but I was eventually going to stop and think after the 3rd go at this - I'm glad I just hopped to this vid.. So today I followed the advice (I actually didnt believe it would work) but it did. I have found that regrinding poorly ground starbucks beans or even rice (for rice flour) never works. So I was pleasantly surprised. YaaY! I hit more snags though. I'm guessing it is the silicone i'm using. The end product separates and doesnt blend - the end product is greasy. I will purchase silicone from TKB trading and try again. Thanks for all you do!

[@Tech.Luxe1]

​@HumblebeeAndMe Hi I was able to formulate VC without ANY silicone using Jojoba oil+Distilled water. It's consistent with my Tizo Vitamin C. I really dislike the silicone. It diluted perfectly. But you saved me on the l-Ascorbic acid grinding. Maybe I will try the TBK silicone if it's not oily/greasy mess.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

@@Tech.Luxe1 I'm afraid the addition of water means what you've made will not last longer than maybe 10ish days before the L-ascorbic acid oxidizes and becomes ineffective :/ You also need a preservative and to check & adjust the pH once water is involved. Check out Lab Muffin's video on an easy vitamin C serum if you want to go the hydrous route :)

[@steadyglamourcosmetics]

I wish I could use vitamin C! However I use Retin A so my skin will not tolerate it. Be careful when using vitamin C with actives as it may cause sensitivity. I noticed the serum you recommended to use this vitamin C with has lactic acid in it. That may cause some people sensitivity. Really nicely done on your vitamin C serum!!!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! The serum I recommend has a tiny, tiny amount of lactic acid for pH adjusting-0.07% of a 90% solution-which is nowhere close to the level required to be an active in the formulation. I do specifically say in both the video and the post not to use this with AHA/BHA/retinol products :)

[@Sasha1234-q7n]

Retinol use only at nigth time and in very small amount with fallowing with moisturizer

[@aminaa5824]

You can still use vitamin c! As long as they aren’t layered over each other in the same routine you’re fine, it’s recommended to use vitamin c in your morning routine and retinol at night, easy!

[@veenadhawan6380]

I made this vitamin C serum as per your instructions. I substituted Isoamyl myristate in place of cocoate and squalene in place of silicone gel as I could not get hold of the two ingredients. My serum is watery and L- ascorbic acid has settled down. I followed all the instructions. What could be the problem and how to settle it please let me know. I made 10 percent vitamin C concentration

[@soundwavePS23Alloy]

Wow…..not everyone has time to do this. For those who do, might as well make it a hobby if you love the activity. You learn in the process too. For myself, instead of buying all the separate ingredients that I don’t even have on hand, I’d much rather buy one product with everything already in it.

[@onedegreehigher]

this one will last a week at most until vitamin c degrades.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

L-ascorbic acid doesn't oxidize until it encounters water, which is precisely why this formulation contains absolutely no water. It'll last years without oxidizing-and you can be confident it hasn't because L-ascorbic acid turns orange when it oxidizes. I'm far from the inventor of this approach; The Ordinary sells a similar product for exactly the same reason :)

[@onedegreehigher]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thanks

[@frauh.4890]

Silicone, really?? I make my own stuff NOT to have things like this in it...

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Silicones are safe, non-irritating, transepidermal water loss reducing, vegan, hypoallergenic, moisturizing, and non-toxic. There's a lot of myths out there about silicones, but they're great ingredients. I highly recommend reading this post from LabMuffin to learn more: labmuffin.com/silicone-mythbusting-with-video/. You certainly don't have to use silicones in your skincare products, but don't avoid them because you believe lies about them :)