To make the skin glowing, radiant and bright; So Vitamin C serum helps a lot in that. However, if you go to buy a good Vitamin C serum in the market, it can be quite expensive.
In such a situation, why not make it at home? Its main ingredients are orange, lemon and papaya peels; Which contain Vitamin C and antioxidants in abundance. It is also very easy to make and you can see very good results in a few days. Beauty creator Sakshi Shrestha has shared the method of making it on Instagram. If you also want glowing, spotless and glowing skin this winter season, then you can try it once.
What is needed to make Vitamin C Serum?
To make this home made DIY Vitamin C serum, you will need 1 orange peel, 1 lemon peel, small papaya peel, aloe vera gel (four spoons), almond oil (1 spoon), glycerin (1 spoon) and 3 capsules of Vitamin E.
How to make it, know the process
To make this serum, first soak the peels of orange, lemon and papaya in cold water for 1 hour. Now add a little water to it and keep it to boil. Boil until you see a thick liquid at the bottom of the pot. Filter the water and store this liquid. Now as soon as this liquid cools down, take 6 spoons of it and mix it with aloe vera gel, glycerin, almond oil and vitamin E capsule. (Mix as per the quantity mentioned above)
For how many days can it be stored?
You can store this serum in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 weeks. If during this time its color changes to brown or it starts giving off a strange smell, then do not use it at all.
What benefits will you get by applying it daily?
If you use this Vitamin C serum on a regular basis, your skin becomes brighter and the dark spots gradually start reducing. It boosts collagen, which makes the skin look firm and youthful. It hydrates the skin and smoothes the texture. Apart from this, if you have problem of tanning or the skin looks very dull, then this DIY serum is very beneficial in that also. Overall it helps in giving you a healthy, natural glow.
Note: Just because something is natural, does not mean that it suits everyone. Therefore, before using anything, do a patch test once. If you have any skin problem or very sensitive skin, then do not use anything without doctor’s advice.