Vitamin C is great for skin and I always look out for vitamin C infused products. It not only helps even out skin tone and lighten pigmentation but it is a well-known anti-oxidant that helps fight free radicals. Vitamin C also has anti-ageing benefits which is why it is a popular skincare product/ingredient especially for mature skin. It keeps your skin glowing and flawless and also delays fine lines and wrinkles to a great extent.
Vitamin C serums and vitamin C toners are easily available in the market but they are often comprised of unwanted synthetic ingredients as well. Did you know that you can make your own hundred percent natural vitamin C toner and serum at home? Yes, you heard me right! I came across a lot of research papers on the use of orange peel for making vitamin C at home and it is also recommended by a lot of doctors. I tried it out and loved it, thought why not share it with you guys! Below is vitamin C toner and serum recipe that you can make with simple home ingredients –
VITAMIN C TONER AND SERUM RECIPE
Vitamin C Toner:
To make vitamin C toner, you need 5 to 6 fresh oranges or fresh orange peels from 5 to 6 oranges along with 2 to 3 cups of water.
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Place a sauce pan on medium heat and pour in water and toss in orange peels. Make sure that the peels are fresh and not dried as fresh peels work the best in this recipe. Let it simmer without a lid until the water reduces to half. Turn the flame off and let it completely cool down. Strain this water and transfer it to a spray bottle. Your vitamin C toner is ready. Store it in the refrigerator for seven days. If you want to store It for longer, say 6 to 7 months you can freeze it into ice cubes and melt before using. To use, simply mist it on your facial skin after cleansing.
Vitamin C Serum:
To make vitamin C serum, you need a teaspoon of orange peel powder, 2 tablespoon of commercial aloe vera gel, 3 tablespoons of rose water and 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E oil.
You can use commercial orange peel powder but if you do not have one, you can make it art home. You can place fresh orange peels under direct sunlight for a week and then grind it to make fine powder. In a bowl, add in aloe vera gel, orange peel powder, rosewater and vitamin E oil. You need to add in vitamin E oil to reduce the oxidation of vitamin C and it also improves the shelf-life of the final product. Mix it well until it is homogeneous and lump free and transfer it to an easy-to-use dropper bottle. To use, take a small quantity on your palms and put it onto your facial skin. Use this before bedtime.
NOTE:
- It is recommended to use vitamin C before sleeping to avoid any reaction to sun exposure during the day.
- Even if you are using vitamin C before bedtime, it is important to use a sunscreen during the day.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
- Patch test before using.
