HOW TO MAKE FACE SERUMS IN HOME

What is a Face Serum?

Face serums are normally a clear viscous liquids in texture, formulated for treating specific skin problems. There are Vitamin C serums which works on sun damage, dark spots and pigmentations. There are Hyaluronic acid serums which are best for a hydrated and younger looking skin. There are Skin brightening serums, there are reparative and renewing serums like rosehip oil serums, there are anti aging serums, and the list goes on.

Now, what is the difference between serum and moisturizer? Moisturizer is used for locking the moisture in your skin where a serum penetrates into the deeper layers of your skin to work. Serums need not to be applied daily as moisturizers. If you wish, you can definitely apply your serum on a regular basis in the night. Generally face serums are little expensive. So here I’m sharing 5 options to make your own serums as per your skin concerns in home! But most of them are not meant to be stored for a long time as it doesn’t contain preservatives in it. Still, they are really wonderful for a healthy glowing skin especially the last one.Have a look !

1.Rosehip oil serum

Ingredients:

1. Rosehip oil -15ml
2. Almond oil -15ml
3. Lemon essential oil - 15 to 20 drops

Mix the three ingredients well and store in an amber glass bottle with glass dropper.

This serum will last till it finishes if no moisture content is present.Rosehip oil serum has really good anti aging properties.

2.Vitamin C Serum (A)

Ingredients: 

1. Distilled water - 24ml
2. L Ascorbic acid-1/2teaspoon
3. Veg.glycerin - 2ml
4. Vitamin E capsule -2drops

Mix L Ascorbic acid powder (vitamin C powder )with distilled water. When the mixture becomes clear add glycerin and vitamin E drops.mix well and store in an amber glass bottle. This serum will last up to 10 days after which you have to prepare a fresh batch for further.

3.Vitamin C serum (B)

Ingredients:

1. Rose water -24ml ( no added color or fragrance)
2. Veg.glycerin -4ml
3. L Ascorbic acid - 1/2 teaspoon
4. Vitamin E capsule - 2drops

Mix L Ascorbic acid with rose water. When the solution becomes clear add glycerin and vitamin E drops.mix well and store in an amber glass bottle.It will last for 10 days.

Vitamin C is rich in anti oxidants which helps to neutralize the free radicals and to treat sun damage,dark spots and blemishes.

4.Hyaluronic acid Serum 

Ingredients:

1. Distilled water- 29ml
2. Hyaluronic acid powder- 0.3ml
3. Veg glycerin -0.15ml
4. Vitamin E capsules -2 drops

Mix Hyaluronic acid powder with distilled water to get a clear liquid. Add glycerin and vitamin E drops,and you’re done! You have to prepare fresh batch after every 8 -10 days.

5.Skin Brightening Serum

Ingredients:

1. Aloe vera gel -20ml
2. Clear Cucumber juice - 10ml
3. Lemon essential oil - 10drops
4. Vitamin E  -2drops 

Mix the aloes vera gel and cucumber juice first. Then add lemon essential oil and Vitamin E drops. It should be kept in refrigerator for only one week. This serum will work wonderfully on oily skin. 

Take care of your skin !