K I’m doing this 😍

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope it works for you! ^_^

@ricericemorerice

4 жыл бұрын

James!!

@AM-zing

4 жыл бұрын

If @James is doing this I will too!!

@ayeitsscott550

4 жыл бұрын

Wowww the only DIY skincare I’ve seen James not hate😂

@nuzhatahmed6216

4 жыл бұрын

We want a video on it James. 🙋 I turst your opinion.

The only DIY skin care I can stand behind 😂 (the lab coat may or may not have played a part 😝)

@MyNguyen-gv2ip

4 жыл бұрын

Holly hell, never thought I would see Hyram here💓💓💓

@xtian384

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, watch and learn something, for once...

@2NE1BB2012

4 жыл бұрын

Will u gonna make one Hyram? Look forward to your coming video about it ❤

@marinaalex0510

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyNguyen-gv2ip Why? Lab Muffin's channel is recommended by Hyram to follow for "pure science" provided in "such an unbiased way" (I am quoting)

@MyNguyen-gv2ip

4 жыл бұрын

@@marinaalex0510 what? I can't be surprise about seeing a KZreadr I like on a channel I didn't know exist now? What kind of question is that

Your the only person I would trust with a DIY vitamin C serum

@rosasumilepalermogofredo8333

4 жыл бұрын

Same here😏

@Riya-qb1kz

4 жыл бұрын

@satan thanks satan! That was a great tip

@drew2fast489

4 жыл бұрын

Then it's too bad she didn't tell you ascorbic acid isn't real vitamin c.

@jz1578

4 жыл бұрын

Satan lol

@chinyerefidelis5015

4 жыл бұрын

@satan it can hurt your skin trust me, I've witnessed the burnt skin by lemon juice and I've gotten burnt by it as well.

As a fellow PhD scientist (who never wears a lab coat in her line of work), I loved this intro!

@rosatwinkleblossom

4 жыл бұрын

Can I ask a question!! I want to be a scientist too, what profession did you study? I’m thinking of pharmacy:)

@fabiananetus783

4 жыл бұрын

This may be a dumb question but u might know the answer... but if the Vitamin C is unstable in water, why can’t you mix it with something else, like oil, or glycerin?? 🤔

@traviscastro2310

4 жыл бұрын

@@fabiananetus783 i think it's because it's not soluble in either of those. I guess. I might be wrong tho

@gupmitallaica681

4 жыл бұрын

Is making a honey serum the same with this procedure?

@EspadasYCopas

3 жыл бұрын

Thats where liposomas comes in.

I made it. I can literally see my pimple scars getting lighter just after 1 week of using it. I use it 2 times a day. I am using 15ml amber dropper bottle. In grams i use 10ml distilled water, 5ml rose hydrosol, and 1 tablet 1000mg ascorbic acid. I adjusted the pH to 3.3 using TEA. Im on my second week now. Also, no sting or irritation at all.

@raadizon3442

3 жыл бұрын

To update my post. I bought a L Ascorbic Acid powder and using 15% for my serum with 0.5% hyaluronic acid. Adjusted its final pH is 2.9, works amazing, I could say more effective than vit c tablet.

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

@@raadizon3442 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@adrianaherrera7202

3 жыл бұрын

using tea? how does it works? what kind of tea? ... to drink?

@its_rayray9398

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianaherrera7202 apparently tea lightens in an acidic medium and darkens in a basic (alkaline) medium. So u can use tea as a rough ph indicator i guess. Or she could mean triethanolamine (TEA) which is commonly used as a ph adjuster.

@sereinserenity2293

3 жыл бұрын

@@its_rayray9398 Definitely TEA as Ph adjuster. I've tried the same recipe months ago and unfortunately my sensitive skin can't tolerate how strong it was. I remember the Ph level was at perfect 3. I guess water penetrate way too far and fast on my skin and as a result my sensitive skin showing signs of irritations. I've tried mix LAA with already available water based serum and it didn't completely dissolved. I thought LAA dissolved perfectly on my palms but then applied there was very fine powder sitting on top of my skin. DIY vitamin C/LAA serum might be fun for non-sensitive skin, I could only imagine lol.

I've been doing this for a few years now (science PhD as well), and modify the concentration based on how my skin is doing. I follow-up with Vitamin E to multiply effectiveness. Like Lab Muffin said, this allows me treat my whole body, too... just be careful if you have any scrapes or little nicks from shaving. Also, I do a heavier dose on my hiking bruises to help accelerate healing - it works extremely well.

@iniyaraj5665

2 жыл бұрын

How do you add vitamin e to this ? Isn't vit e oil based and this serum is water based ? Wouldn't you need an emulsifier ?

@blahriana

2 жыл бұрын

@@iniyaraj5665 They said "follow-up" with Vit E; I think they use this serum and then Vit E separately after.

@alexandratrost101

Жыл бұрын

why you don't add ferulic acid to the vitaminc serum?

@gs4913

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandratrost101 ferulic acid is not soluble in water. if you want to add ferulic acid then you need to dissolve it in a solvent

@Normi19

Жыл бұрын

@@iniyaraj5665 I am just seeing this. I rub Vitamin E oil on top of, meaning using separate ingredients. This keeps it simple and helps me adjust as needed, i.e. my face cannot take much Vit E without clogging pores, but for body bruises I go hard with dose.

But does it work? Omg! This is so cheap and fun to do and as a biochemistry student (thanks for being my inspiration) this sounds as the perfect experimentation to begin with. ❤️

I love that first 30 second scene 🤣 That red lipstick and black glasses thoo👏

Finally , someone who knows what she talking about , an expert not those youtubers who start mixing things and call it a solution .

OMG this is amazing. Thank you. I've been thinking of trying vitamin C and this is a great, affordable option.

Finally, there's a vlog version of ur blogpost about this way way back. Thanks!

Michelle this was the best intro ever 😂😂😂 I love when your humour pops out

@lindajoy23

4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Michelle’s tutorials but the intro is a copy of Liah Yoo who often intros exactly like this.

Thank you so much Michelle! Buying somewhat "cosmetically elegant" spf is already expensive enough for me, since the amount of product that is needed is a lot. All things considered, a skincare routine can be really expensive even without buying high end brands. I don't think I would have (or rather, could have) started using vit C without this DIY.

You’re amazing!!! Ty for making skincare accessible and backing it with facts!!! We needed you

I found you today on youtube! OMG! I was looking for someone who explains the scientific facts behind my DIY skincare products! I LOVE YOU!

Thank you, Michelle! I made my first batch last Friday and it doesn’t make my skin irritated whatsoever. As I do have a quite thick skin I am thinking of making a more potent serum. 😎

This is so down to earth, logical and enjoyable! And also reminds me a little of chemistry class haha! So happy to have found you, thank you so much!

Brilliant! The first DIY I feel I can trust. I will definitely try it! Thank you so much 😍

I loved this video so much! Thank you!!

I didn't want to end up paying a bomb / buying a vit c that doesn't work. This is a life saver! Been following you since you started, thank you so so much!

Michelle, I'm old and shrivelled up from the Queensland sun. I've been looking at getting HA powder to make a hydrating body product. Love a diy idea on that from you.

You're awesome on so many levels. This is quality content ! Thank you

I just made this! It was super easy and really cool! Felt like I was in school doing a science project!

Omg I love you! I love that there’s an Aussie on my screen and I recognise all the major brands you talk about 😍 so happy you did a collab with ASAP science!! Also, yay! I have the drunk elephant vit C. I always buy these things I think is a ‘good’ product but I never usually know. Now I do 🤩

Where have you been all my life??? Love you, love your content, and love your accent! Definitely going to make this. Thank you!!

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

So glad you are on KZread to share your Scientific education with us; helps to have someone explain why and how sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. Science Behind the Beauty is knowledge, and we all know Knowledge Is Power! Choices based on facts!

@nanettediop2300

3 жыл бұрын

So true 👍

@nanettediop2300

3 жыл бұрын

Knowledge is POWER. 👌

@pjsalesky5009

5 ай бұрын

​@nanettediop2300 What we do with Knowledge is Power! 😊

I absolutely knew this had to be a thing. Thanks for the recipe!

It is always a pleasure and a great learning experience to watch your videos. Thank you for all your content and it has got to feel amazing to get positive comments from other Skincare Gurus. Good Job! Very respected among your peers.

I made mine each time I use it . I use ordinary vit c powder which is super fine and dissolves easily . I mix a tiny spoonful with the spoon provided with a bit of toner and pat on my skin, Been doing that for a few years and love the results

Thanks for this! I have been making this for months now. I just spray it all over my arms and face. Even with sensitive skin I can use it every other day. Love that this is actually easy and potentially better than store bought.

@iniyaraj5665

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen any benefits from using this serum?

@nanettediop2300

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, 👋 thanks for this new tip. Which brand of VITAMIN C are u using? Where do u buy yours and what benefits have u noticed from this DIY? Please, tell us more 🙏 😫

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

@bet177

Жыл бұрын

@@tes33720any product you apply on top of the serum will work perfectly fine. and no, sunscreen doenst need to go on bare skin. it should be the last step of a skincare routine after serums, moisturizer. sunscreen can even be reapplied on top of makeup because how it works is it essentially creates a protective film over your skin to protect it:)

Just found your channel and I already love you! Thank you for being so thorough!

Thank you so much! Finally a real profesional who knows what you are doing.

I liked the dark lipstick you were wearing. It was a fabulous color

Here's the formula (please correct me if I'm wrong) I like her videos, but I had to watch this a couple of times because formula examples were not well explained. The only example for calculating the ratios went by very quickly. Here ya go - 20 ml of 10% L-ascorbic acid serum: 20 ml distilled water (RO is about the same) 2 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/3 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) of baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Imperial measurements 1 oz of 10% LAA serum: 1 oz distilled or RO water 3 grams ascorbic acid (approx 1/2 tsp) Mix until fully dissolved Pinch(s) baking soda to reach 3-4 pH Multiply as needed. Use within a week. Ascorbic acid quickly loses strength. For 5% ascorbic acid serum reduce LAA amount by 50%, for 15% increase by 50%. Water amount remains the same. Will need to also adjust baking soda. Wrap bottle to protect from light. I added the note that RO (reverse osmosis) is about the same as distilled since and lot of ppl have RO systems. RO removes all contaminants and minerals almost like distilled does (when it's working properly, that is, lol!) She also says do not use tap water because mineral ions in the water can speed how quickly ascorbic acid decomposes. (Spring and well water contains minerals too.) 👍 ❤️

@polytan6993

3 жыл бұрын

Some heroes don't wear capes but they write notes in comment section.

@ord2mia

3 жыл бұрын

you’re a God send!! Thank you!

@mionrugheart2340

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

I just love your approach and your knowledge is amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm going to try soon!!

New here! Just saw this first video. I like the way you explain. You are very direct and informative. No need to skip around. Subscribed!

I'm about to run out of my beloved Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C serum. It can be quite expensive because I have to purchase it online, I'm so glad I found this video! Can't wait to make it and save $$$. BTW, I just subscribed! ❤️

I studied as a chemical technician in college. I'm happy to find someone who actually knows science spreading accurate information. Some influences make me roll my eyes. Not saying I know everything, but some of the "hacks" I see posted are mind boggling.

Omw. You are amazing. I have started an home skincare business and am always looking for great ideas for my clients skin. Love this and definitely will be using this.

Been a huge fan since you started your blogs, so happy to see you on this platform ❤❤❤

I couldn't get my eyes away from that pink/orange colored owl/kitten/bird staring cutely/creepily in a glass in the back.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

4 жыл бұрын

It's actually an acne bacterium 😉

@mylynd

4 жыл бұрын

Lab Muffin Beauty Science I don’t know why, but this pleases me SO much as a fellow skincare nerd!

@carolmichael2205

4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience can I replace L ascorbic powder with a grinded vitamin c tablet?

@Nicken0o0

4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience HAHAHAHA THE ANSWER 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@maramimendoza205

3 жыл бұрын

Now that I saw it (thanks to your comment) I can't also take my eyes off of it 😅

Showed it my mother, she said i should eat a citrus if i want vitamin c...

@quaziainul8774

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you ..

@chandracox6814

3 жыл бұрын

That's for inside your body....but this video is referring to what goes on your skin....so, major difference.

@daylilopez6350

3 жыл бұрын

Ya ppl that don't like fruits lol

@daylilopez6350

3 жыл бұрын

@Eat the Rich it does the same?

@TayLor-br9gi

3 жыл бұрын

Fruit has sugar and sugar inhibits vitamin c intake

so smart thank you love young people that use their gifts!!! Blessings

Loved it! Thanks a ton, the only useful vitamin C serum diy on the internet!

You had me at Critical thinking skills!! 🥰🙌🏻💗

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I've just produced the 2nd batch for myself, my skin loves it and applying SPF after this serum goes amazingly smoothly!

@maryammahamad8405

Жыл бұрын

Can y tel me the whay i fel not ezey ti do ifel difecalt

You are the best Michelle, thanks for this DIY. ❤️

So glad I found your videos! Amazing tips!

I'd love more science-backed DIY content (though I imagine that gets a bit tricky).

I love your videos! I'm a Physician Assistant student but my BS is in chemistry and I worked in Dermatology before starting my PA program... Needless to say, I love your content! Would love to see a video on stem cell serums/topicals for anti-aging skincare. I've done some scant research and although these products appear to work well, there seems to be some very serious potential downsides related to the lack of specificity of the targeted cells, for example promoting the differentiation of UV damaged cells and the potential carcinogenic risk associated with that. One of the articles I read was Stem Cells in Dermatology and Anti-aging Care of the Skin by Amy Forman Taub, MD and Kim Pham, PhD

@kdixuebw7884bfb

Жыл бұрын

Look into urine therapy for anti aging

Always late to the party but glad I made it. So happy to have found your channel!

This is quite handy. Thanks Michelle ❤️

this is a GAME CHANGER considering how expensive C serum is!!

I just use your cheat sheet aka mix a pinch of vit c powder in my hyaluronic acid toner every day. Trust me it works better than pricey brands 🤩🤩🤩

@flbound8750

Ай бұрын

Where did you find vitamin c powder?

I use this with distilled water and a small amount of glycerin. It tingles but does not burn. Kimberly from Pretty Over Fifty shares a recipe I really enjoy Lab Muffin. I had 5 chemistry classes for my BS in Nursing.

You guys, Michelle is out here saving lives!

I love your voice! Its so satisfying idk how to explain it.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice, I bought the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder and don't really use it because the instructions are quite lame and I find it weird to just mix everything together and not know what exactly I put on my face. So I'm really sure I will try this to finally use up the product!

I'm from Brazil and I'm loving your channel. WOW! Your tech approach is amazing!

Terrific video, thank you!❤️

I watched it while ago and now I finally made my first diy serum. Thank you for this!

@MP-hw6sx

6 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@What-nj9ok

6 ай бұрын

@@MP-hw6sx I think it was good, but I stopped using it a really long time ago, I think I used it for about 6 months. It was good, you could try it, buy lesser quantity of ingredients if you could, to try it out. I really wished if it could have been a little thick in consistency to handle easy.

nice. for those who did this can you share how much you had to throw away because the vitamin c became unstable before you can finish the batch? and how long did you manage to keep up the weekly diy of a serum? did you see any visible changes on your skin after a month or so?

Loved this!

Thank you for the great video. Love the title you gave yourself!😁

Hey, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could do something on dermarolling/ micro needling. I am finding a lot of conflicting information on whether it's safe and if it even works for scars and hyperpigmentation. Thanks for always approaching skincare in a scientific way :)

@clockworkalmond1032

4 жыл бұрын

YES please!!!

@Call-me-Al

4 жыл бұрын

It's safe if you do it safely. You have to know how to sterilize everything correctly, what pattern to do with it, what needle length to use, what intervals to do it in, when NOT to do it (e.g. when you have the skin infected or damaged and so on you need to postpone the treatment), when you need to switch out the tool for a new one, etc. The point of dermarollers is to create very specific controlled damage that the skin can heal well. It helps break up scar tissue and make it consist of more healthy tissue and less scar tissue. It can also help reduce 'genetic' dark undereye circles in some cases, but it is extremely important you don't randomly experiment but actually know exactly what you are doing so you can do it in a safe manner.

@brittniep9219

4 жыл бұрын

I’d only do it with a dermatologist or esthetician... Same with waxing or any treatments like that.

@juliedumesnil6185

4 жыл бұрын

I would love that too ! I have no doubt that most people can do it safely without being an esthetician, but you'd need to have all the correct info about it. Here are some useful documents : > dermaroller.owndoc.com/dermaroller-instructions.pdf > simpleskincarescience.com/dermarolling/ > kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGmjwaeQqKyYY7w.html > kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoKEuc2qmK-Xe7g.html

@chandracox6814

3 жыл бұрын

@@brittniep9219 waxing?! Lmao. Ok.

im a chem eng student that love the skincare and this recipe is best for me thank u

Brilliant! You've saved me time and money with your video. Thankyou!

@sursitsigxkhzgiaits

Жыл бұрын

Your skin looks amazing ma'am!!❤

great info! thorough and clear, thanks for sharing!

love u michelle!!!!!

Love the fact that this is water based 😍

You’re my new fav KZreadr!

I'm definitely going to do this! Thank you :)

This is great. I've found Vitamin C helped with the keratosis pilaris on my arms, but you need so much that I was going through so many bottles. Even the cheap brands added up, and all those containers felt wasteful. I'll definitely give this a go.

@billie4916

6 ай бұрын

hey, how was it?

Can you do a video on how semi permanent hair straightening works? Like keratin treatments that make your hair straight for a few months

thank you Michelle ~!

LOVELY, thank you!!!

For the record I already know you know what you're talking about even without the lab coat 😉💖✨

Good to see a person with tooth gap like me making videos😊... I was so insecure about that gap whole of my life 😂😂

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

4 жыл бұрын

My dentist keeps asking if he can "fix" my gap but I like it 😊

@bhawnajoshi5493

4 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience haha same here... You are an inspiration

@TruTrinity

4 жыл бұрын

Bhawna Joshi I have always found tooth gaps cool and most of my male friends think it is sexy! I say own it!!! Embrace it! I wish I had a tooth gap lol

@bhawnajoshi5493

4 жыл бұрын

@@TruTrinity thank you 😌 i have learned to live with it now happily 😅

@lilycoeur7714

4 жыл бұрын

It's so charming! Like Vanessa Paradis ❤

Subbed just because you're Aussie. Also, great vid. I'm definitely going to give this a go.

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

I’ve made this for months off her old blog entry. Things I’ve learned. Her test strips are much easier to use than the basic strips, get the better ones. Aluminum foil trick works very well. I started with 10% and that was too much but it’s so great to quickly be able to adjust.

@jiydamintmoussa9898

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see improvements to PIH?

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@roarlexroar

Жыл бұрын

hi, do you clean the bottle between each batch?

@billie4916

6 ай бұрын

update? have u tried it? @@tes33720

Fun video ! Next , can you discuss diy Copper serums

🥰💕 I’m going to try this. Thanks! ✨

What a good teacher you are

Yay I can finally use my bachelor of biomedicine skills for something useful!

I'd LOVE you to talk about eyelashes serum!! What about a DIY? Is it possible??

It is an excellent video! Very informative, thank you so much.

Hey Michelle! I love your videos so much. Theoretically, would it be possible with time and light exposure to turn this into a dye?

I just made a new batch of this, I love it! I’ve been adding some glycerin and The Ordinary’s Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid serum. Not sure if that’s why but it lasts far longer than 2 weeks. Thanks for the trustworthy tips!

@nbajwa02

4 жыл бұрын

Ooo have you ph tested this? Going to try this combo !

@taytayqueen7024

4 жыл бұрын

How’s it working out for you?

@gloriamontgomery6900

4 жыл бұрын

If you want a very blendable, lipid vitamin C which is stable and non irritating get tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate at Lotioncrafter. I’ve used it for years.

@lisakerr6400

4 жыл бұрын

How much glycerin do you add to the recipe?

@martywilsonlife

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of adding ALA for the viscosity. I wonder if it would work with Vitamin C.

4:30 to get to the DIY Serum

I just found you and I am so glad that I did! You are brilliant!!!

thanks for your perfect, simple, and fantastic explanation dear

Hey, this was very interesting! I only have a question... so many studies indicates that for the ascorbic acid to penetrate the skin barrier it needs to be at low ph (less than 3.5) so if you make it at skin ph, doesn't this mean that the ascorbic acid is not absorbed or is minimally absorbed? thanks a lot!

You look gorgeous with the red lips!!

Thanks for this video!!!

Brilliant! Thank you x

I’ve seen many diy vitamin C serum videos and looked too cheap and easy! Thank you for passing your knowledge and science behind it! I’m definitely going to do this! ❤️💜💖🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

I read this on your blog last year and made my own! I put mine into a little spray bottle and wrap black paper over it and I use all over my body. I just eyeball the powder with a tiny spoon and don’t bother with the distilled water or baking soda lol. I roughly check it with a ph strip tho >.< but it works and it’s so cheap and convenient! Lol

@taytayqueen7024

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda! I’d love to know if you’ve seen results from this serum? I’m planning on making it

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

@@taytayqueen7024 Hi can I ask, how do you prevent oxidation / staining fingers, clothes, and your pillow? (If you ended up making it/trying it) I saw michelle say on her blog ost u can try to put a product on top to prevent oxidation, and use it at night away from sunligt. But people still seemingly get stained skin or fingers or pillows. What Can I do against this? (Have not bought ingredients or made the product yet)

@tes33720

3 жыл бұрын

Does using the serum and then sunscreen or moisturizer affect the sunscreen or moisturizer negatively? I've always seen that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin, because that's how it is tested. Will the sunscreen work properly when put on top of a vit c serum? Also my moisturizer contains vitamin e, will it actuallt absorb into my skin or float on top of the vitamin c ?

I love this. Thanks for the info. I’ll give it a try. From South Africa 🇿🇦

Need more of these!