In my never-ending pursuit of products to “turn back the hands of time” on my face, I recently came across something very promising! I was reading an article about the benefits of Vitamin C that mentioned while taking Vitamin C orally is good for your health, applying it topically is great for your skin!
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So I immediately decided I needed to try this and looked around for a suitable product. It didn’t take long before I realized I could easily make my own Vitamin C serum and even take it to the next level adding some essential oil!
How does Vitamin C help promote younger-looking skin?
Vitamin C plays a starring role in the production of collagen in our bodies. Collagen gives our skin elasticity and when it breaks down, wrinkles start to form. Increasing the Vitamin C in our skin promotes collagen production and counteracts wrinkles.
Vitamin C is also a great tool for combating those annoying age spots. Turns out it’s a power antioxidant that protects against and even repair UV damage, or age spots.
Who knew this humble vitamin we’ve been taking for our internal health could do so much for our outward well-being as well?!
DIY Vitamin C Serum With Rose
What you’ll need:
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin C powder
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerine
- Dark glass bottle with dropper
Add 1 teaspoon of Vitamin C powder to a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of very hot water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. It should be clear, not cloudy.
Add 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin, stir, then add 5-6 drops Rose essential oil and stir again.
Rose also contains high amounts of vitamin C, and is a natural astringent that helps tighten pores and restore suppleness. Unlike alcohol-based toners, rose leaves skin feeling smooth, not dried out.
Transfer to dark glass bottle, preferably with a dropper. All antioxidants, including vitamin C, will deteriorate in the presence of light and air.
Apply once a day, ideally in the morning to utilize some of the sun-protecting properties. If you experience some mild dryness or flaking use a little extra moisturizer. This serum is safe to combine with all your other skin care products.
You should begin to see results in 4 to 6 weeks with maximum benefits after 6 months. I am committed to giving it a 6 month try! I’ll be sure and report back. :-)
If you don’t want to make your own serum but still want to try the skin benefits of Vitamin C for yourself, there are lots of topical Vitamin C products that you can purchase…from serum to lotions. Look for products that contain between 3% and 10% of vitamin C and include the active ingredient ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid.
Yogurt has got to be one of my all-time favorite snacks, especially when frozen! Yogurt is packed with protein, probiotics and lactic acid…attributes that make it a healthy snack and a great ingredient in homemade health and beauty products. I’ve even found a few NEW uses for plain yogurt!
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First of all, let’s talk about choosing a yogurt. When making face masks and other beauty products, choose a plain, whole-fat yogurt. You want all of those fats and oils to treat your skin. If you’re looking for a snack, however, I would choose a plain Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has nearly twice the amount of protein of regular yogurt. It also has about half the sugar, carbs, and sodium.
Whichever yogurt you have on hand…here are some creative ways to use it you might not have thought of before!
Heal Blemishes
This Yogurt and Honey Face Mask exfoliates your skin, heals blemishes and even brightens complexion. Plus, it’s made with only four ingredients that you probably have in the kitchen!
Fade Age Spots
Because of the lactic acid, plain yogurt is one of these 10 home remedies for age spots.
Treat Sunburn
Yogurt also makes a great remedy for sunburns! Spread a thin layer of whole-fat yogurt on your skin, let it sit for at least 10 minutes, and then take a cool shower to wash it off. The yogurt soothes the sunburn and feels cooling, while the probiotics and enzymes actually start to heal sunburns.
Ease Tummy Troubles
Because yogurt has probiotics, eating it regularly will keep your digestive system regular and your immune system strong. Click here to learn more about probiotics.
Canker Sore Remedy
The bacteria in yogurt helps fight canker sores, so eat just a few spoonfuls of yogurt everyday to keep canker sores away!
A Tasty Snacks For Kids (And Kids At Heart!)
Add just a few simple ingredients, and freeze the yogurt in little dots for a quick, healthy and tangy treat! Get the recipe here.
Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Kabobs
Skewer some blueberries, roll them in yogurt, and freeze the whole stick for a healthier take on a popsicle – the blueberry kabob!
Quick & Easy Fruit Dip
Mix Greek yogurt with your favorite chocolate syrup for a quick and easy fruit dip.
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Peel a cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and scoop the seeds out. Dice the cucumber, add it to 1 cup of yogurt, some minced garlic, a bit of fresh dill, and squeeze in some lemon juice to make your own tzatziki sauce! It’s a great veggie dip, chicken marinade, or even a spread for sandwiches!
Make Cheese!
To make your own cheese with yogurt, place some plain yogurt in a colander with 4 sheets of cheesecloth, and put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, it should be the texture of a soft cream cheese – it makes a delicious spread for crackers!
Mayo Substitute
Choose plain greek yogurt for your creamy topping instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. You’ll hardly notice the difference, but you’ll be avoiding a lot of fat! Check out these other 15 swaps for a healthier diet.
Make MORE Yogurt!
Interested in making your own Greek yogurt? Check out my foolproof recipe here! You can also make your own yogurt out of coconut milk!
Edible Fingerpaint!
And last, but not least, you can finger-paint with yogurt! Just add a drop or two of food coloring to about a 1/4 of plain yogurt to make your paints. Set up on a sheet of wax paper and get coloring! It’s a fun afternoon activity, but I wouldn’t suggest keeping the yogurt-drawings.
How do you use plain yogurt?
Original article and pictures take www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com site
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