Well I have gone out today and bought a tub of Vitamin C powder (holland and barrats) and Glycerin (from boots). I mixed it with water (dont think vitamin c powder dissolved very well) but regardless straightaway put some on my arms. I am going to apply some on my face tonight and see how it looks tomorrow.

My question is that can the mix be left overnight and used the next day or do you make a fresh mix everyday?

P.S - Hope it has no dodgy side effects!

u make enough for a week and keep it in the fridge.

i m going to try this and i'll let you know guyz..

how much powder i should put in glycerine can any1 tell me the quantities ..

this sounds interesting... does the body shop sell vitamin c powder?

I cant find the powder

Originally Posted by SaadiaB

u make enough for a week and keep it in the fridge.

forgat to write store ot in a shaded glass as to protect it from light.

Originally Posted by farahsha

how much powder i should put in glycerine can any1 tell me the quantities ..

Vitamin C serum Active Ingredient : 1-1.2 grams Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (approximately 1/4 teaspoon) (The active ingredient must be L-ascorbic acid, not vitamin C tablets, or calcium Ascorbate) This can also be purchased from Skin Actives.
Base Ingredients. 5 ml glycerine (1 teaspoon) 5ml water (1 teaspoon) You should be able to buy both the L-ascorbic acid and glycerine from your chemist store.
Process. 1. Dissolve 1gram of L-ascorbic acid in 5 ml of water (preferably distilled), in small glass container using a stirrer. Make sure it is fully dissolved before proceeding to next step.
2. Add 5 ml of glycerine and mix.
3. Put in a sealable jar, (not clear glass as this allows light in, and light degrades vitamin C.) Store in cool dry place.
Voila – your own fresh vitamin C serum. Apply to skin once per day to start with (preferably at night), and increase to twice daily if tolerated.

I dont make my own serum but buy one from Cosmetic Solutions. and i really like it.

where can i buy from in canada?? would shoppers drug mart have the vit c powder??

U should be able to buy pure Vitamin C powder from any health shop

Glycerin from any chemist/drug store

^ thanks

ok i bought it today ...but it says vitamin C calcium ascorbate powder...can i still use that??

Originally Posted by SaadiaB

Vitamin C serum Active Ingredient : 1-1.2 grams Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (approximately 1/4 teaspoon) (The active ingredient must be L-ascorbic acid, not vitamin C tablets, or calcium Ascorbate) This can also be purchased from Skin Actives.
Base Ingredients. 5 ml glycerine (1 teaspoon) 5ml water (1 teaspoon) You should be able to buy both the L-ascorbic acid and glycerine from your chemist store.
Process. 1. Dissolve 1gram of L-ascorbic acid in 5 ml of water (preferably distilled), in small glass container using a stirrer. Make sure it is fully dissolved before proceeding to next step.
2. Add 5 ml of glycerine and mix.
3. Put in a sealable jar, (not clear glass as this allows light in, and light degrades vitamin C.) Store in cool dry place.
Voila – your own fresh vitamin C serum. Apply to skin once per day to start with (preferably at night), and increase to twice daily if tolerated.

i cant find the vitamin C powder.. someone please help me...
Thanks

Originally Posted by mano87

where can i buy from in canada?? would shoppers drug mart have the vit c powder??

Maybe try pharmaplus?

i went to shoppers drug mart they didnt have it also i went to GNC they didnt have it either....and i ended up buying the wrong one

mano .. try ordering it online .. I had no trouble getting it from my chemist.

is this suitable for dry skin?