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DIY Essential Oil Vitamin C Serum

Danielle De Guzman
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. 

Developed by an aromatherapist

About the Author, Danielle De Guzman

Danielle De Guzman is the former 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.
Danielle De Guzman

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.
Bella Martinez
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10 comments

What type of alcohol do you use? I see things like food grade and denatured.

Denise

Hi DMC! You can keep this product at room temperature for approximately 6 months.

Edens Garden

Hi! How long can this be stored and at what temperature? Thank you for sharing!

DMC

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.

Edens Garden

Can I use anything else instead of alcohol? Like Witch Hazel or Vegan Glycerin?

Eli

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