DIY Vitamin C & E Serum for Dark Spots

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Have you ever dreamed of skin that is glowing and without dark spots?
With a little effort, and without spending a lot on expensive products, you can achieve the skin of your dreams!

Why Vitamin C & E?
Vitamin C is the single largest water-soluble vitamin & natural protector for the skin against sun damage. Vitamin E is lipid soluble and is rich in antioxidants, fights all those free radicals. Both make skin glowing, clears dark spots and evens complexion!

When to apply?
This serum should be applied in the evening, after cleansing & toning, before applying moisturiser.
Remember to wait 2-3 minutes before applying moisturiser.
Apply a good sunblock at SPF in the mornings.

How to store?
Store in blue/brown bottles in a cool place and use for a week.
Make a new batch every week.

How to apply?
Apply every night, all over the face, neck, and back of the hands. 
Do not apply over eyelids, around the eyes, and on the lips.

Ingredients?
L-ascorbic acid powder
Distilled water
Aloe vera gel/ vegetable glycerine
Vitamin E oil

How to prepare?
Add 1.5 tablespoon of distilled water to a half teaspoon of ascorbic acid powder and mix it becomes clear. 
To the clear liquid add half teaspoon glycerine and half teaspoon Vitamin E oil.
Transfer to a blue glass bottle and tadaaaaa! 
The miracle serum is ready.

Is it good for dry and oily skin types?
Yes, it is. The strength of the serum can be adjusted based on how sensitive your skin is.

How to adjust the strength of the serum?
For 5% strength, add 1/4 tsp ascorbic acid to 4 tbsp distilled water
For 20% strength, add 1/4 tsp ascorbic acid to 1 tbsp distilled water

Now what?
Tag me @doctorrekha when you make your serum!
Please send me your comments and all sorts of feedback on how the serum worked for you. 
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