How to make natural vitamin c serum at home

Make your own vitamin C serum at home for face

Are you suffering from hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, suntan, and wrinkles? Then this post helps you to get rid of all those problems with the simple things that are available in your kitchen. If you are having the oranges at home, then do not throw away the orange peel skin. Orange Peel has many properties such as vitamin C, collagen, and elastin. These properties are the secret ingredients that give you flawless and glowing skin.  It is all about the Vitamin C serum.

You might find the Vitamin C products that are available in the market are too expensive. Yes, they are too expensive because of the ingredients they used in the product.  The best vitamin C serum ranges between 20$ to 40$. So, why cannot you make the vitamin c serum at home using the things which are rich in vitamin c content.

The homemade vitamin c serum reduces pigmentation, uneven skin tone, wrinkles but does not compare the result of this with the products that are available in the market. You cannot see the desired result soon, but it gradually reduces the pigmentation and wrinkles problem. So, if you are a person who loves chemical-free skincare products. Then, make your own vitamin C serum at home for the face.

How to Make Orange Peel Powder?

It is an extremely easy and simple process. Peel the orange skin. Dry the orange peel at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Do not dry the orange peel under the sun. Now, grind the dried orange peel using the blender. Now sieve the orange peel powder to get the fine powder. The shelf life for this powder is 6 to 8 months. 

Ingredient’s list

Orange Peel – A handful

Aloe vera gel – 2 tsp

Vitamin E capsule – 3 to 4 capsules

Rosewater – 2 to 4 tsp

Glycerin – ½ tsp

Homemade Vitamin C serum – Method 1

• Peel the orange skin.
• Take the orange peel of 2 oranges.
• Dry the orange peel at room temperature. Do not dry the orange peel under the sun.
• Now, transfer the dried orange peel into the bowl. Add the glycerin, rose water, vitamin E capsule to the dried orange peel and mix it well.
• Cover the bowl with a lid and soak it for 6 to 8 hours.
• Now grind the above ingredients into the blender.
• Filter the content and add the aloe vera gel to the filtered content. Blend it well.
• Store it in an airtight container. Now, the serum is ready to use.

Ingredient’s list – Method 2

Orange Peel Powder– 1 tsp

Aloe vera gel – 1 tsp

Vitamin E capsule – 3 to 4 capsules

Rosewater – 4 to 5 tsp

Homemade Vitamin C serum – Method 2

• Put the orange peel powder into the bowl. Add the above remaining ingredients into the bowl.
• Mix these contents well.
• If the mix does not look like a serum consistency, then add few more drops of rose water to get the serum consistency.
• Store it in an airtight container. Now, the home-made vitamin C serum for the face is ready to use.

Is it mandatory to add Vitamin E capsules?

Yes, it is a must to add vitamin E capsules. Vitamin c oxidizes when it reacts with the air. So, to avoid oxidation, you must add Vitamin E capsules.

Who should use the vitamin C serum?

If you are suffering from hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles then you can use the vitamin C serum. It helps to improve your skin tone and reduces wrinkles.

When should you apply the homemade Vitamin C serum to your face?

It depends on the purpose. For antiaging or pigmentation problems, then use it before your bedtime.

It is recommended to use it in the evening or at night. Take 4 to 5 drops of vitamin C serum and apply all over the face. Massage your face gently in an upward direction.

If you are using it for sun damage, then apply after coming home from the hot sun. If you use it in the morning, always use sunscreen lotion. Because the vitamin c serum reacts with the UV rays, so it might cause sunburn.

Vitamin C serum for face Benefits

• It increases collagen production.
• It reduces hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and wrinkles.
• It makes the skin tone even and gives you glowing skin.
• This orange peel serum makes your skin look youthful and bright.
• It also unclogs pores and reduces the blackheads.

Final Note