Vitamin C is one of the major component found in many natural sources and beauty products manufactured exclusively for skin protection. The Vitamin C acts as a powerful skin health booster and actively repairs the damaged cells of the skin layer. The anti-oxidant effect of Vitamin C is clinically proved in enhancing skin protection and brightening properties.
Vitamin C can protect the skin from damage caused by excess exposure in the sunlight and also reduces the dark spots produced as a result of increased heat energy in the body. It triggers the collagen production that holds the skin layer together avoiding the formation of loose skin or wrinkles in important nerve joining and bone accumulation areas of the outer layers of our bodies. So the key ingredient for any beauty product is the Vitamin C and by regularly applying the source in the form of cream and serums can impact our overall skin health in many positive ways.
Here is the preparatory method of Vitamin C serum that can be produced with a few combinations of various sources at your home itself.
Things you require for preparing Vitamin C serum:
- Vitamin C powder (L-ascorbic acid)
- Rosewater
- Glass dropper bottle (prefer dark colored one)
- Vegetable glycerin
Preparation: Pour one teaspoon full of rose water in a bowl. Add ¼ teaspoon full of vitamin c powder and mix it well until it dissolves completely. Now add 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin to the prepared mixture and whisk it properly. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator and allow it to cool for sometimes before applying on your skin.
For sensitive skin, you can reduce the amount of Vitamin C powder in the preparation and try to add few drops of Aloe Vera gel.
This sources of Vitamin C should be taken as a dietary intake for boosting your overall immune system and to reduce the damage caused by the inflammation. Some of the natural sources of Vitamin c are lemon, oranges, pineapple, papaya and green leafy vegetables. One of the popular sources of vitamin c is orange fruit containing 70 mg of natural vitamin c.