Vitamin C serum helps get rid of blemishes and brightens the skin. It also reduces fine lines. Tap to read how to make vitamin C serum at home from orange peels.
Ingredients
One cup of dried orange peels, two tablespoons of lemon juice, one cup of rosewater, half a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, 1-2 capsules of vitamin E, one tablespoon of glycerin, and a glass container.
Prepare orange peel powder
Take dried orange peels and add them to a mixer. Grind them thoroughly into a fine powder. Use a sieve to separate coarse particles.
Add rose water
Now, take orage peel powder with one cup of rosewater or distilled water. Stir it well to combine the mixture.
Add glycerin and aloe vera gel
Now, add glycerin and aloe vera gel to the mixture and mix it well. This will help keep skin hydrated.
Add lemon juice juice
Now, add emon juice and mix it well. Lemon juice helps brighten the skin naturally and reduces skin damage.
Add vitamin E
Add 1-2 capsules of vitamin E to the mixture and combine it well. Vitamin E has anti-ageing properties, which help reduce lines and wrinkles.
Store
Once you have mixed the ingredients well, transfer them to a clean glass bottle with a dropper. Store this for 2-3 weeks.
How to apply?
Take a small amount of serum and gently massage it onto your skin. Apply sunscreen after to prevent sunburn. Use this in your AM (morning) skincare routine.
Information credits
As per ResearchGate, vitamin C serum helps brighten the skin naturally. However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your skin.