Anti-aging Vitamin C Serum

[ScarlettKriss]

Hi Sophie, I had a question, I was just fixing to order the camu vit c when I ran across an article that said topical vit c HAS to be oil soluble for it to actually go into the skin.

Do you know about this & if so, is this camu vit c oil soluble vit c? TY

[sblouse]

Hi, is it just me or is the only sound you can hear the intro music and birds singing? I can't hear any speaking.

[sallywong79]

@martini90272 Hi, did you find a way to dissolve the vitamin c crystals completely yet?

[martini90272]

@sallywong79 No. I've tried several ways but it just won't dissolve properly (stays gritty). Do you have any suggestions?

[vanillagrl1]

@martini90272 First batch I made was gritty. But 2nd batch I kept stirring till it dissolved, which it did.

[martini90272]

@vanillagrl1 what brand of vitamin c crystals do you use?  or do you use camu camu powder? i've stirred and stirred and tried multiple batches. it seems to be disolved properly when i test it on my fingers, but it's still very gritty when i use it on my face.

[vanillagrl1]

@martini90272 Vitamin Shoppe C1000 Powder

[martini90272]

@vanillagrl1 Thanks very much! I will get some and try that. What I have used so far is Now brand's vitamin C crystals ascorbic acid 100% pure powder/pharmaceutical grade to no avail. I guess I can always use it as a dietary supplement! I was tempted to try diluting in hot water but was afraid that this would alter it. I'm excited to try out your suggestion.

[TheAllts]

where can you get camu camu from in the uk?

[titusignat]

Use rosehip fruits after temperature is under 0 grade celsius.Use a blender and water.Next a filter and you will have a natural raw paste with a lot of vit C natural.

[sallywong79]

why do we need the vegetable glycerine?

[memories321]

can't find glycerin can i use something els ? can i use personal lubricant (KY Jelly)

[shordeecat]

or you can buy vitamin c powder and just mix it with a moisturizer so it does not oxidize.

[fembotfromthefuture]

oh i get it, wow, you must have a lot of time danny.

well good for you, whatever makes you happy.

[dannys2222]

I USED THIS ON MY FACE JUST MIXING THE CAMU POWDER AND GLYCERINE ...I USED IT FOR 1 YEAR AND NOW THEY ARE CALLING MY HUSBAND MY DADDY! I LOOK 20 YEARS YOUNGER!

[CrazyAutumnWeekend]

I don't know about anyone else.. but all I can hear are the bird chirping in the background. I heard the intro music...

[phenomona]

Can we use water instead?

[rockinlegs]

I've heard when you make DIY C serums you need a ph of less than 3.5% Is it necessary for this recipe? Can you explain about the ph? Thanks!

[AAlana15]

How long this serum should be used for?

[CoolConejo]

just take a vitamin C supplement...Better to have it flowing through your veins and Cells in your body..rather than having it sit on top of your dead skin cells...just saying.

[classycameo13]

Sophie, thank you so much for sharing your tips. You exude an elegant loveliness that is a pleasure to watch.

In regards to this serum, does it go on before or after moisturizing? Or does it altogether replace the need for moisturizer? Also, how important do you consider toner?

[macrick]

Hi, sorry to be offtopic. Nice accent, are you from the UK/ Australia?

[Angelmagik2]

Hi, this is very interesting but how do you know that the skin absorbs and uses the vit C effectively in this form. What would be the difference in cutting open a lemon or kiwi and rubbing that over the skin?

[MinekaC]

@nabimusik I'm having the same difficulty. It feels almost like an exfoliating wash no matter how I mix it. I pat it on before bed, since it gives me a fake tan look.

[MinekaC]

@orginunknown camu powder is brown, since that was in the mix that's what gave it the brown tint. I use straight camu for this, and its the colour of light brown sugar in powder form

[romanticspirit]

Awsome!! Can you add Vitamin E,A and CoQ10 and Collagen let me know okay thanks  Kell

[nabimusik]

Hi Sophie,

I sent an email through your website months ago and still haven`t received an answer so I thought I would post here as well.

After purchasing your I attempted to make the vitamin c serum using camu camu powder and even after mixing and pressing with the spoon for really long time, the tiny grains wouldn`t desolve and left a grainy brown-colored mess on my face. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do to fix my serum?

Thank you so much in advance!!

- nabi

[cazarebusteni]

i;m thinking that the best anti aging product is Gerovital GH3. i bought from web ... gerovital-gerovital.blogspot.c­om

[deadsole]

I can only hear birds in the background and a distorted sound...sorry...

[ninitalinda1]

YOU ARE GREAT! I'M SO HAPPY I FOUND YOU...GREAT RECIPES..I HAVE BEEN DOING MY OWN RECIPES FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, SO I APPRECIATE SOME ONE THAT ALSO HAS THE KNOWLEDGE...YOU LOOK GREAT!! BY THE WAY..DO YOU MIND IF I ASK YOU YOUR AGE?

[dannys2222]

@ninitalinda1 YES SHE DOES LOOK GREAT!!! SHE IS 65 YEARS OLD!

[DaytonaDavid]

so many good things you say are correct, however L ascorbic acid is synthetic, finding natural vitamin C is very difficult however it is available you just need to research it. The synthetic vitamin C is made from sugar and is only 2/3 of the active component of natural vit. C, so by natural vit. C and remember it needs to be in a powder/capsule form and never ever in a hard pill. this goes for all vitamins really. thanks for the excellent information.

[cindynov7]

can you use grape seed oil?

[dannys2222]

@cindynov7 YA I USE THAT AS MY PERSONAL LUBE WHEN I FUCK THE WIFE!

[fluh]

What is the vegetable glycerin accomplishing? Is it totally necessary in this recipe?

[CandyRda]

Thank you very much... I have done the Serum and I am using it for 1 week !!! My face look and feel so smooth and young... God bless you !!!

[TheLetlove]

thanks you make a nice video, you realy make it with sence and transparent well understood, thanks

[okriaz]

good job

[soundthehouse]

you can be my sugar mommaaa any day

[Eyeslovehide]

Can I use bottle water(purified water) instead of distilled water?

[3XOTiCGR33K]

What if I put the vitamin c crystals in a Spice blender to be in a powder form ?

[3XOTiCGR33K]

HII ! :) I was wondering if i could use Vitamin e & evening prim rose oil (vitamin form) instead of the vegetable glycerin? or would it cause acne?

[gorgeouslygreen]

@3XOTiCGR33K the problem is that the vitamin C crystals will probably not dissolve in the oil.

[peeperstheguineapig]

Do you have to use glycerine? I'm worried it will break my face out. Will it absorb in without it?

[sjh012055]

Hey Sophie! I discovered something. I am really lazy and while I love the serum, I didn't make it as often as I needed it. So now I keep the glycerin and water in a dropper bottle, and the Camu powder in jar with a baby scoop. Then I just mix it in my fingers before I apply it. You can feel it disolve in your hands. Thought I'd share. :)

[emilieclarke]

Woah... so doing that! I have a Whole Foods by me :-)

Thank-you!

[Cselestyna]

@faffibo you need to use the crystals or the powder, the tablets and capsules contain fillers which is what you see because the fillers are insoluble in water. you cannot use the tablets or capsules, they wont work the same.

i hope this answers your question

[blueandblessed]

@Cselestyna Thanks for this info, you answered my question as well!

[orginunknown]

@faffibo bullshit.

[fembotfromthefuture]

@orginunknown Wow. How rude. Was that really necessary?



[orginunknown]

@fembotfromthefuture shut up.

[fembotfromthefuture]

@orginunknown I'm not wasting any more time on something so dumb dude so say what you want after this but you are a seriously sad person to be so rude to total strangers. I'm embarrassed for you.

[dannys2222]

@fembotfromthefuture THAT WAS NOT RUDE! SAYING SHIT LIKE CUNT FUCK AND SUCK MY COCK AND TAKE IT UP UR SKANY ASS IS RUDE!!!

[dannys2222]

@orginunknown U ARE JUST SAYING THAT CAUSE UR SKIN IS REALLY BAD AND U LOOK AT LEAST 20 YEARS OLDER THEN UR AGE! WHY ARE U SO JEALOUS OF SOPHIA?

[Cselestyna]

this serum is a high Percentage and will likely be WAY to intense for most skin, when the skin feels like its burning, tingly ands get red and itchy, it is normal, but if it becomes painful or too "hot" the concentration may be too high, try adding more water, or starting with 1/2 tsp instead.

[NaturalPLz]

simple and easy!

Can I add oils? carrier (grapeseed) or essential (lavender?) or should I apply the oils directly to my face AFTER or BEFORE the serum?

[missdjzelda]

Thanks so much for your recipes! I want to make this one for my mom, but can I substitute vegetable glycerine with almond oil? or other oils? Thank you!

[jkrondo]

Wow - this is amazing. I love my vitamin c but I do NOT like the price tag that comes with it. Is this a 10% vitamin C serum?

[gorgeouslygreen]

It's a tough call because beeswax is one of the few waxes that provides that thick and creamy consistency. You could try adding more of the rose infusion and more emulsifying wax. It will be a much lighter cream - you just need to play with it to get the consistency right.

[lprimerano1]

EXCELLENT videos. I had a question for your Almond Face Cream but comments are not allowed for that video. If I may ask here, can I use another type of wax other than beeswax? I'm slowly adapting a more vegan way of living to my lifestyle. I know soy wax is for candles but is there a version of soy made for skin products? :)

[gorgeouslygreen]

@faffibo What ALA powder are you using?

[englishplum]

this video was just what I was looking for, I had some vit C powder and didn't enjoy consuming by mouth, so now I know how to make the serum - thanks a lot for your video, you are a wonderful presenter, amazing waist too :)

[gorgeouslygreen]

@englishplum Thanks so much for your lovely comment

[semaokeeffe]

You are a gergeous women, thank you for those tips xx

[PatriciaSdeLopez]

Is it safe and useful to add zinc oxide powder to this recipe for sun protection?

If so, will it be necessary to apply 1 tsp of zinc oxide and 1 additional tsp of the other ingredients (water and glycerin)?

[gorgeouslygreen]

Yes, you can get the Vitamin C powder or crystals from Duane Reed or CVS Pharmacy - also Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. It's sometimes called L-ascorbic acid and is the same thing.

[vanitha2002]

hai can any one tell me where can i find ascorbic acid powder tried finding it in all places walmart,walgreens ,kroger,target.can u plz tell me where can i find it &the brand name plzzzzzzzzzzzz.everywhere im finding it in capsule or tablet form.

thanks.

[xaraIsTheWay]

how can i make 20% of vitamin c serum? thanks

[dannys2222]

@xaraIsTheWay JUST DRINK IT U DUMMY!

[xaraIsTheWay]

@dannys2222 I figured your an illiterate, it's okay we have many of you in this world unfortunately ;)

Ciao IT MEANS BYE IN ITALIAN!

[orginunknown]

the stuff changed color from white to brown. that means the vitamin c oxidized meaning it's inactive and won't do anything.

[marciec]

@orginunknown Camu Powder is brown in color, so no, the vitamin c didn't oxidize.

[michellerobin1979]

@orginunknown

Take a look at around 2:25 the brown color is from the Camu Camu powder.

[choxanakin]

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[AlexandraParaskiv]

Thank you so mutch!Awesome!!

[flowerpetals1985]

Does anyone know where I can get rose petals from to make an infusion like she does on her video where she makes almond geranium face cream?

[gorgeouslygreen]

@flowerpetals1985

You can buy them from Mountain Rose Herbs. Go to Gorgeously Green and press the button on the front page, which will click you straight through.

[DazzleDiaries]

i love this!!!!!! can you add some vitamin E to this? or should it remain Vitamin C alone?

[gorgeouslygreen]

@DazzleDiaries I would use as is.

[chinthikamr]

@gorgeouslygreen can i use crushed vitamin c pills instead of l ascorbic acid? I cant find it here in my country. Thanks..

[sweetbunny9]

where do I get the Camu Powder??

[gorgeouslygreen]

@sweetbunny9 Wholefoods in the Raw Food section

[81drifty]

is ascorbic acid the same as l.ascorbic acid, and why can i not disolve the crystals,

the serum is gritty at the end

[gorgeouslygreen]

@81drifty Yes it's the same. The C crystals take a while to dissolve. So make sure you dissolve them in water first for a minute or two before adding glycerin. After adding the water, shake the bottle and the crystals will dissolve completely after a couple of hours.

[missgray71]

I made this with the camu camu and it's very sticky on the skin. Anyone else with this problem? Maybe I should use more water?

[jayneleigh10]

@missgray71

The stickiness is from the glycerin, so you can reduce that until you like the consistency. You will want to make sure you replace whatever glycerin you leave out with more water so your Vit C isn't too strong. HTH:)

[missgray71]

@jayneleigh10 Thank you so much! I will try that.

[oskana00]

What's the concentration of your formula, 10% ???

[alevan1]

Thanks great tip!!!

[dannys2222]

@alevan1 OH YEA!! I PUT THIS ALL OVER MY PENIS AND NOW IT WONT STOP GETTING HARD! THE VIT C MADE MY SUPER POTENT!!!

[prettysun]

the solution was brownish when you put it in the bottle, doesn't that mean that the vitamin c has already oxidized ?

[shelties100998]

@prettysun its from the camu powder

[lovesparks314]

@prettysun The camu powder is yellowish, so it's from that.

[starveil101]

@prettysun That was the color of the Camu Camu Powder - good eye though!

[gorgeouslygreen]

@prettysun are you using vitamin C crystals only or the camu too? The camu will make it brownish - so if you don't like that, just use the C crystals.

[prettysun]

@gorgeouslygreen Oh, I see! I can't find vitamin c in powdered form here in Holland, I asked it at the pharmacy but they don't have it. And you're right, if you're buying a commercial vitamin c serum, it does cost like an arm and a leg :))

Thank you for the recipe!

[glownatural]

@prettysun

The camu powder wasn't 'pure white' like the ascorbic acid powder.

[greeneondine]

@prettysun vitamin c oxidizes faster in the presence of metal - the fact that she stirred it with a metal spoon probably catalyzed this reaction. to avoid this, use a glass rod. also, you should use it immediately & probably not store it for more than three days (in the fridge).

[butterflywoman28]

Thank you! I-3 you!! ;)