Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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- Vitamin C serums can go off quickly, or be expensive... this super easy DIY version takes only a few minutes to make, is cheap as chips (probably cheaper), and is guaranteed to be fresh!
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In this video:
🍊 What does vitamin C do?
🍊 What's wrong with vitamin C?
🍊 Why a DIY serum?
🍊 What you need
🍊 How to make the serum
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The only DIY skin care I can stand behind 😂 (the lab coat may or may not have played a part 😝)
Holly hell, never thought I would see Hyram here💓💓💓
Yes, watch and learn something, for once...
Will u gonna make one Hyram? Look forward to your coming video about it ❤
@@MyNguyen-gv2ip Why? Lab Muffin's channel is recommended by Hyram to follow for "pure science" provided in "such an unbiased way" (I am quoting)
@@marinaalex0510 what? I can't be surprise about seeing a TH-camr I like on a channel I didn't know exist now? What kind of question is that
K I’m doing this 😍
Yay! Hope it works for you! ^_^
James!!
If @James is doing this I will too!!
Wowww the only DIY skincare I’ve seen James not hate😂
We want a video on it James. 🙋 I turst your opinion.
Your the only person I would trust with a DIY vitamin C serum
Same here😏
@satan thanks satan! That was a great tip
Then it's too bad she didn't tell you ascorbic acid isn't real vitamin c.
Satan lol
@satan it can hurt your skin trust me, I've witnessed the burnt skin by lemon juice and I've gotten burnt by it as well.
As a fellow PhD scientist (who never wears a lab coat in her line of work), I loved this intro!
Can I ask a question!! I want to be a scientist too, what profession did you study? I’m thinking of pharmacy:)
This may be a dumb question but u might know the answer... but if the Vitamin C is unstable in water, why can’t you mix it with something else, like oil, or glycerin?? 🤔
@@fabiananetus783 i think it's because it's not soluble in either of those. I guess. I might be wrong tho
Is making a honey serum the same with this procedure?
Thats where liposomas comes in.
I made it. I can literally see my pimple scars getting lighter just after 1 week of using it. I use it 2 times a day. I am using 15ml amber dropper bottle. In grams i use 10ml distilled water, 5ml rose hydrosol, and 1 tablet 1000mg ascorbic acid. I adjusted the pH to 3.3 using TEA. Im on my second week now. Also, no sting or irritation at all.
To update my post. I bought a L Ascorbic Acid powder and using 15% for my serum with 0.5% hyaluronic acid. Adjusted its final pH is 2.9, works amazing, I could say more effective than vit c tablet.
@@raadizon3442 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow?
I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)
using tea? how does it works? what kind of tea? ... to drink?
@@adrianaherrera7202 apparently tea lightens in an acidic medium and darkens in a basic (alkaline) medium. So u can use tea as a rough ph indicator i guess.
Or she could mean triethanolamine (TEA) which is commonly used as a ph adjuster.
@@its_rayray9398 Definitely TEA as Ph adjuster.
I've tried the same recipe months ago and unfortunately my sensitive skin can't tolerate how strong it was. I remember the Ph level was at perfect 3.
I guess water penetrate way too far and fast on my skin and as a result my sensitive skin showing signs of irritations.
I've tried mix LAA with already available water based serum and it didn't completely dissolved. I thought LAA dissolved perfectly on my palms but then applied there was very fine powder sitting on top of my skin.
DIY vitamin C/LAA serum might be fun for non-sensitive skin, I could only imagine lol.
I've been doing this for a few years now (science PhD as well), and modify the concentration based on how my skin is doing. I follow-up with Vitamin E to multiply effectiveness. Like Lab Muffin said, this allows me treat my whole body, too... just be careful if you have any scrapes or little nicks from shaving. Also, I do a heavier dose on my hiking bruises to help accelerate healing - it works extremely well.
How do you add vitamin e to this ? Isn't vit e oil based and this serum is water based ? Wouldn't you need an emulsifier ?
@@iniyaraj5665 They said "follow-up" with Vit E; I think they use this serum and then Vit E separately after.
why you don't add ferulic acid to the vitaminc serum?
@@alexandratrost101 ferulic acid is not soluble in water. if you want to add ferulic acid then you need to dissolve it in a solvent
@@iniyaraj5665 I am just seeing this. I rub Vitamin E oil on top of, meaning using separate ingredients. This keeps it simple and helps me adjust as needed, i.e. my face cannot take much Vit E without clogging pores, but for body bruises I go hard with dose.
I love that first 30 second scene 🤣
That red lipstick and black glasses thoo👏
Finally , someone who knows what she talking about , an expert not those youtubers who start mixing things and call it a solution .
But does it work? Omg! This is so cheap and fun to do and as a biochemistry student (thanks for being my inspiration) this sounds as the perfect experimentation to begin with. ❤️
Finally, there's a vlog version of ur blogpost about this way way back. Thanks!
OMG this is amazing. Thank you. I've been thinking of trying vitamin C and this is a great, affordable option.
I found you today on youtube! OMG! I was looking for someone who explains the scientific facts behind my DIY skincare products! I LOVE YOU!
Brilliant! The first DIY I feel I can trust. I will definitely try it! Thank you so much 😍
Thank you, Michelle! I made my first batch last Friday and it doesn’t make my skin irritated whatsoever. As I do have a quite thick skin I am thinking of making a more potent serum. 😎
You’re amazing!!! Ty for making skincare accessible and backing it with facts!!! We needed you
This is so down to earth, logical and enjoyable! And also reminds me a little of chemistry class haha! So happy to have found you, thank you so much!
Thank you so much Michelle! Buying somewhat "cosmetically elegant" spf is already expensive enough for me, since the amount of product that is needed is a lot. All things considered, a skincare routine can be really expensive even without buying high end brands. I don't think I would have (or rather, could have) started using vit C without this DIY.
I loved this video so much! Thank you!!
It is always a pleasure and a great learning experience to watch your videos. Thank you
for all your content and it has got to feel amazing to get positive comments from other Skincare Gurus. Good Job! Very respected among your peers.
You're awesome on so many levels. This is quality content ! Thank you
I didn't want to end up paying a bomb / buying a vit c that doesn't work. This is a life saver! Been following you since you started, thank you so so much!
Michelle, I'm old and shrivelled up from the Queensland sun. I've been looking at getting HA powder to make a hydrating body product. Love a diy idea on that from you.
I just love your approach and your knowledge is amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm going to try soon!!
Thank you so much! Finally a real profesional who knows what you are doing.
I just made this! It was super easy and really cool! Felt like I was in school doing a science project!
Omg I love you! I love that there’s an Aussie on my screen and I recognise all the major brands you talk about 😍 so happy you did a collab with ASAP science!!
Also, yay! I have the drunk elephant vit C. I always buy these things I think is a ‘good’ product but I never usually know. Now I do 🤩
Omw. You are amazing. I have started an home skincare business and am always looking for great ideas for my clients skin. Love this and definitely will be using this.
Just found your channel and I already love you! Thank you for being so thorough!
Michelle this was the best intro ever 😂😂😂 I love when your humour pops out
I enjoy Michelle’s tutorials but the intro is a copy of Liah Yoo who often intros exactly like this.
I liked the dark lipstick you were wearing. It was a fabulous color
New here! Just saw this first video. I like the way you explain. You are very direct and informative. No need to skip around. Subscribed!
Been a huge fan since you started your blogs, so happy to see you on this platform ❤❤❤
So glad you are on TH-cam to share your Scientific education with us; helps to have someone explain why and how sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. Science Behind the Beauty is knowledge, and we all know Knowledge Is Power! Choices based on facts!
So true 👍
Knowledge is POWER. 👌
@nanettediop2300 What we do with Knowledge is Power! 😊
Where have you been all my life??? Love you, love your content, and love your accent! Definitely going to make this. Thank you!!
Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow?
I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)
I absolutely knew this had to be a thing. Thanks for the recipe!
so smart thank you love young people that use their gifts!!! Blessings
I made mine each time I use it . I use ordinary vit c powder which is super fine and dissolves easily . I mix a tiny spoonful with the spoon provided with a bit of toner and pat on my skin, Been doing that for a few years and love the results
I'm about to run out of my beloved Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C serum. It can be quite expensive because I have to purchase it online, I'm so glad I found this video! Can't wait to make it and save $$$. BTW, I just subscribed! ❤️
Loved it! Thanks a ton, the only useful vitamin C serum diy on the internet!
I'm from Brazil and I'm loving your channel. WOW! Your tech approach is amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I've just produced the 2nd batch for myself, my skin loves it and applying SPF after this serum goes amazingly smoothly!
Can y tel me the whay i fel not ezey ti do ifel difecalt
Nice, I bought the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder and don't really use it because the instructions are quite lame and I find it weird to just mix everything together and not know what exactly I put on my face. So I'm really sure I will try this to finally use up the product!
You are the best Michelle, thanks for this DIY. ❤️
Hey Michelle! I love your videos so much. Theoretically, would it be possible with time and light exposure to turn this into a dye?
Showed it my mother, she said i should eat a citrus if i want vitamin c...
I feel you ..
That's for inside your body....but this video is referring to what goes on your skin....so, major difference.
Ya ppl that don't like fruits lol
@Eat the Rich it does the same?
Fruit has sugar and sugar inhibits vitamin c intake
I love your videos! I'm a Physician Assistant student but my BS is in chemistry and I worked in Dermatology before starting my PA program... Needless to say, I love your content! Would love to see a video on stem cell serums/topicals for anti-aging skincare. I've done some scant research and although these products appear to work well, there seems to be some very serious potential downsides related to the lack of specificity of the targeted cells, for example promoting the differentiation of UV damaged cells and the potential carcinogenic risk associated with that. One of the articles I read was Stem Cells in Dermatology and Anti-aging Care of the Skin by Amy Forman Taub, MD and Kim Pham, PhD
Look into urine therapy for anti aging
This is quite handy. Thanks Michelle ❤️
Always late to the party but glad I made it. So happy to have found your channel!
You had me at Critical thinking skills!! 🥰🙌🏻💗
I studied as a chemical technician in college. I'm happy to find someone who actually knows science spreading accurate information. Some influences make me roll my eyes. Not saying I know everything, but some of the "hacks" I see posted are mind boggling.
Terrific video, thank you!❤️
I use this with distilled water and a small amount of glycerin. It tingles but does not burn. Kimberly from Pretty Over Fifty shares a recipe I really enjoy Lab Muffin. I had 5 chemistry classes for my BS in Nursing.
nice. for those who did this can you share how much you had to throw away because the vitamin c became unstable before you can finish the batch? and how long did you manage to keep up the weekly diy of a serum? did you see any visible changes on your skin after a month or so?
I watched it while ago and now I finally made my first diy serum. Thank you for this!
How did it go?
@@MP-hw6sx I think it was good, but I stopped using it a really long time ago, I think I used it for about 6 months. It was good, you could try it, buy lesser quantity of ingredients if you could, to try it out. I really wished if it could have been a little thick in consistency to handle easy.
So glad I found your videos! Amazing tips!
LOVELY, thank you!!!
I love your voice! Its so satisfying idk how to explain it.
Thank you!
Thanks for this! I have been making this for months now. I just spray it all over my arms and face. Even with sensitive skin I can use it every other day. Love that this is actually easy and potentially better than store bought.
Have you seen any benefits from using this serum?
Hi, 👋 thanks for this new tip.
Which brand of VITAMIN C are u using? Where do u buy yours and what benefits have u noticed from this DIY? Please, tell us more 🙏 😫
Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively?
I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested.
Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum?
Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?
@@tes33720any product you apply on top of the serum will work perfectly fine. and no, sunscreen doenst need to go on bare skin. it should be the last step of a skincare routine after serums, moisturizer. sunscreen can even be reapplied on top of makeup because how it works is it essentially creates a protective film over your skin to protect it:)
Thank you so much for another great vid, I really enjoy them. 🤗
Still I have a little concern Michelle, do you know how long it takes until the LAA oxidates on our skin under daylight?
Thank you for the great video. Love the title you gave yourself!😁
I couldn't get my eyes away from that pink/orange colored owl/kitten/bird staring cutely/creepily in a glass in the back.
It's actually an acne bacterium 😉
Lab Muffin Beauty Science I don’t know why, but this pleases me SO much as a fellow skincare nerd!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience can I replace L ascorbic powder with a grinded vitamin c tablet?
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience HAHAHAHA THE ANSWER 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Now that I saw it (thanks to your comment) I can't also take my eyes off of it 😅
Can you do a video on how semi permanent hair straightening works? Like keratin treatments that make your hair straight for a few months
Subbed just because you're Aussie. Also, great vid. I'm definitely going to give this a go.
You guys, Michelle is out here saving lives!
Love the fact that this is water based 😍
im a chem eng student that love the skincare and this recipe is best for me thank u
Loved this!
Great video!
Thank you for sharing.
love u michelle!!!!!
hi thank you for your values advice can u please make a video about the black circles or panda eyes how to get rid of the but the effective way as you have done with the vitamin c
thank you so much
You’re my new fav TH-camr!
I love it!! I was wondering..can I use vitamin E as the base instead of water??
Hey, this was very interesting! I only have a question... so many studies indicates that for the ascorbic acid to penetrate the skin barrier it needs to be at low ph (less than 3.5) so if you make it at skin ph, doesn't this mean that the ascorbic acid is not absorbed or is minimally absorbed? thanks a lot!
Fun video ! Next , can you discuss diy Copper serums
thanks for your perfect, simple, and fantastic explanation dear
What a good teacher you are
this is a GAME CHANGER considering how expensive C serum is!!
This is great. I've found Vitamin C helped with the keratosis pilaris on my arms, but you need so much that I was going through so many bottles. Even the cheap brands added up, and all those containers felt wasteful. I'll definitely give this a go.
hey, how was it?
You are so funny, I love all your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us❤️
thank you Michelle ~!
You look gorgeous with the red lips!!
I just use your cheat sheet aka mix a pinch of vit c powder in my hyaluronic acid toner every day. Trust me it works better than pricey brands 🤩🤩🤩
Where did you find vitamin c powder?
It is an excellent video! Very informative, thank you so much.
great info! thorough and clear, thanks for sharing!
For the record I already know you know what you're talking about even without the lab coat 😉💖✨
I'd LOVE you to talk about eyelashes serum!! What about a DIY? Is it possible??
Glad to found this channel!
I agree that it's expensive.. Huhu...
I had one Serum and I only opened it once and didn't use it again like for 2-3 days... When I want to use it again.. I notice the smell changed and when I look closer..IT HAD FORM MOLDS...VERY DISAPPOINTING!
Your diy formulas are awesome!!
Please do video on the ordinary 100% l-ascorbic acid powder.
I'd love more science-backed DIY content (though I imagine that gets a bit tricky).
I’ve made this for months off her old blog entry. Things I’ve learned. Her test strips are much easier to use than the basic strips, get the better ones. Aluminum foil trick works very well. I started with 10% and that was too much but it’s so great to quickly be able to adjust.
Did you see improvements to PIH?
Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow?
I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)
hi, do you clean the bottle between each batch?
update? have u tried it?
@@tes33720
The stars have aligned. Been thinking about DYI Vit C for a while since I have access to a lab.
Did you do it??
@@Martha_My_Dear Nope I did not.
I'm definitely going to do this! Thank you :)
I read this on your blog last year and made my own! I put mine into a little spray bottle and wrap black paper over it and I use all over my body. I just eyeball the powder with a tiny spoon and don’t bother with the distilled water or baking soda lol. I roughly check it with a ph strip tho >.< but it works and it’s so cheap and convenient! Lol
Hi Amanda! I’d love to know if you’ve seen results from this serum? I’m planning on making it
@@taytayqueen7024 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? (If you ended up making it/trying it)
I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)
Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively?
I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested.
Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum?
Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?
Hey, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could do something on dermarolling/ micro needling. I am finding a lot of conflicting information on whether it's safe and if it even works for scars and hyperpigmentation. Thanks for always approaching skincare in a scientific way :)
YES please!!!
It's safe if you do it safely.
You have to know how to sterilize everything correctly, what pattern to do with it, what needle length to use, what intervals to do it in, when NOT to do it (e.g. when you have the skin infected or damaged and so on you need to postpone the treatment), when you need to switch out the tool for a new one, etc.
The point of dermarollers is to create very specific controlled damage that the skin can heal well. It helps break up scar tissue and make it consist of more healthy tissue and less scar tissue. It can also help reduce 'genetic' dark undereye circles in some cases, but it is extremely important you don't randomly experiment but actually know exactly what you are doing so you can do it in a safe manner.
I’d only do it with a dermatologist or esthetician... Same with waxing or any treatments like that.
I would love that too ! I have no doubt that most people can do it safely without being an esthetician, but you'd need to have all the correct info about it. Here are some useful documents :
> dermaroller.owndoc.com/dermaroller-instructions.pdf
> simpleskincarescience.com/dermarolling/
> th-cam.com/video/R5o_EWxI23Y/w-d-xo.html
> th-cam.com/video/8NPWkqhL1KU/w-d-xo.html
@@brittniep9219 waxing?! Lmao. Ok.
Oh my gosh I love the intro is was so funny 😊 Great video thank you!
I really loved your intro in this vid
This is awesome! I would love to try it but I’ve read some conflicting info about combining niacinamide and vitamin c in the same regimen. What’s the low down with that?
Please guide me about the ratio of powder and distilled water.i didn't get it..
Yay I can finally use my bachelor of biomedicine skills for something useful!
Thanks for this video!!!
I just found you and I am so glad that I did! You are brilliant!!!