DIY Essential Oil Vitamin C Serum
Trendy ingredients come and go, but Vitamin C has stuck around and for good reason. Vitamin C touts many benefits towards skincare, like having the ability to brighten complexion, even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
However, as our skin matures and is exposed to pollutants, our skin begins to lose collagen and elastin balance. Enter, EG’s DIY Vitamin C Serum. This skin-loving powerhouse paired with essential oils can give expensive store-bought formulas a run for their money.
With antioxidant properties and a role in collagen synthesis, Vitamin C might be the ingredient your skincare routine is missing. Eating your daily dose of veggies and fruits is of course always recommended as well.
Ingredients
1 oz Rosehip carrier oil
3 tbsp Distilled water
1 tbsp 190-proof alcohol
1 ml Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
1 drop Rose
3 drops Frankincense Carterii
2 drops Helichrysum Italicum
2.5 oz Container
How To
Thoroughly stir ascorbic acid into water. In a separate bowl, combine Rosehip, Frankincense, Rose and Helichrysum Italicum with 190-proof alcohol. Then combine all ingredients and transfer to the container. Shake before use and apply to your face and neck both morning and evening. Follow-up with a moisturizer.
About the Author, Danielle De Guzman
Danielle De Guzman is the Social Media Manager for Edens Garden. Danielle’s background in the beauty industry sparked her interest in natural, non-toxic skincare and holistic remedies. Her passion for essential oils and people shines in her work and in her daily interactions with our EG family.
This article was reviewed by our Lead Aromatherapist,
Bella Martinez is a Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skincare Formulator and Edens Garden’s lead aromatherapist. An industry expert, Bella has spent years training and learning in the aromatherapy field, which she continues annually. Her passion is taking evidence-based aromatherapy and making it approachable for all.
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4 comments
DMC
Hi! How long can this be stored and at what temperature? Thank you for sharing!
Edens Garden
Hi Eli! If you wish to remove alcohol from this recipe, you would need a solubilizer such as Polysorbate 20 and a preservative. The alcohol both disperses the oil in water like a solubilizer and also preserves the product. Witch hazel and glycerin don’t offer either of these functions and would not be suitable substitutes.
Eli
Can I use anything else instead of alcohol? Like Witch Hazel or Vegan Glycerin?
Edens Garden
November 29, 2021 at 8:44 am
Hi DMC! You can keep this product at room temperature for approximately 6 months.