I live in the land of sun (California) where most women believe the tanner the better. Don't get me wrong I LOVE a good spray tan but laying out in the sun baking like a little lobster is no bueno.Most of my clients come to me for corrective treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels but these treatments are not cheap. Today I am going to show you how you can make your own super affordable at home corrective mask using Vitamin C powder.
You are probably thinking...COOL but where can I get vitamin C powder? You can get it at your local bulk health food store. I get mine at Sprouts. Or you can buy it in bulk here.
Vitamin C will help keep your skin smooth and youthful looking. It can also help lighten dark spots caused by the sun.
How to make your own vitamin C mask:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of vitamin C with 1/2 tablespoon filtered water. If your skin is dry you can substitute water for 100 % pure aloe vera gel.
- Apply to face and leave on for about 10-15 min. Avoid directly under the eyes.
- Remove with a soft warm wash cloth.
You will LOVE the way your skin will look and feel after this!
If you have any questions you can leave them in the comment section and I will be happy to answer :)
89 comments:
Omg, great tip. Thank you! How often would you recommend using this? Once a week?
I must try this, I need all those benefits pronto.
Hey Lindsay. That sounds pretty good. I've actually got some but it's mixed with zinc. I usually put a tip of the teaspoon into the kid's morning juice as an immunity boost. What do you think?
Another great tip!
Anne @ Domesblissity
What a fantastic idea! I'll have to give this a try :D
Great tip!
yes another awesome skin tip! I'll have to go to our health store and see if they have this.
Oooh great tip. Definitely going to try it out.
xo
Alexa
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I'm definitely going to try this. I even have that powder in the cupboard. Thanks for the tip!
I can use all the help I can get with dark sun spots! Spending my childhood surfing and such at the beach was lovely but I am seeing the effects now!
Going to the beach next week for vacay. Gonna have to try this one.
I have super sensitive skin and break out instantly...can i do this or will it irritate me too much?
I love face masks! I've always been afraid to try them because of breaking out though. This looks great and I love that it's all natural! I can't imagine it doing any harm! Thanks Lindsay!!! :)
Great idea! I have really sensitive skin (I think even a bit of Rosacea...) Could I still do this? I'd love to darken some sun spots...
Jo-Anna
Sounds wonderful! I am going on a girl friends getaway this weekend and I am thinking I should bring some of these wonderful skin treatments with for us to indulge in!!
the mask looks great, and thrifty too. Gonna try it soon to lighten my spots!
love~mongs
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You're a genius! I must try this, but I have to find some vitamin C powder first.
PS Girlfriend, facebook me! My link is on my blog.
Done! Love this and due to three kids, I am outside in the sun WAY too much and can definitely use this!
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Anne- as long as there is nothing else added that is actually a great combo of ingredients!
Jenna Lee- If you are extra sensitive I would suggest mixing a small amount of the vitamin C powder into your favorite moisturizer instead of using it as a mask..that way you are still getting the benefits but it will be a little more neutralized..and not as strong.
Jo-Anna- topical vitamin C is great for rosacea. It can help reduce redness in your skin...but I would not suggest using it as a mask...since vitamin C in pure form is actually pretty strong. I would suggest adding a tiny bit to your favorite moisturizer. That way you are still getting the benefits but it will not be as strong. And make sure you wear sunscreen :)
I love this idea! I need it.
Lindsay! Thank you for stopping by my blog at www.maureaumemoirs.blogspot. vcom! I absolutly adore this idea, and recipie! How fun as well! Thank you for this fabulous idea!
-XOXO, Brooke M.
PS My Hubby is in the Dermatologist Industry and he agrees, Vitamin C is super Beneficial!
Great post! Going to look for vit C powder. Started wearing sunscreen on my face every day since your last skin care post!! :)
this mask looks amazing! they always make your skin feel so nice after :)
thanks so much for sharing this fab tip with us!
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xxx
Thank you so much for the sweet comment!! I love the vitamin c mask, I bet it would feel so refreshing! Your blog is awesome!!
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thanks again for another wonderful face feel good idea! love your blog!! xo
Oohh, I will definitely have to try this!
Thanks for sharing. Great tips!
xoxo, chrissy from the perfect palette.
Lindsey! I'm new to your blog and I love what I see. I always love a good DIY mask!
That sounds like a good tip! Thanks for sharing :)
Blessings,
This Good Life
so fantastic! thanks for the tip girly~
i've never heard of this -it's awesome! xo m.
This is AWESOME!
Moisturizer with a good SPF is my bf!
Thank you for sharing this! Any alterations to this formula for combination skin?
Danielle- Once a week is perfect!
Melissa- this is actually an ideal treatment for combination skin so you are all good :)
this is great and simple! can't wait to try it.
Linds, I am so impressed by you. Seriously, how do you know ALL of this?? You rock, my friend.
You're just such a genius.
I live right next to a store that sells this.
I've wanted to do a micropeel but it's too expensive.
You just delivered the solution.
Like the first commenter, I want to know how often to use it AND I have an unrelated question. How much water should I drink to benefit my skin and body but not get bloated?
yet another great tip from one awesome momma!!! you are awesome to hand us all of this amazing knowledge!!! thank you for keeping us all young & gorgeous :) xoxoxo brynn
Rachael- You are too funny! Yes once a week is great if you can.
Staying hydrated is SUPER important because it helps all your organs function better which directly effects (or is it affects) I always get confused with those two. Anywhoo better functioning organs means better skin. I carry around a BPA free water bottle with me all day and fill it up about 3-4 times a day...and I don't feel bloated ;)
Will it get rid of the enormous growth on my face that's bordering getting me into the Guinness Book of World Records? Dang pregnancy hormones.
I'm pinning this and putting the powder on my 'grocery' list.
WOW!!!!!!!!! I AM SO STOKED ON THIS! I NEED MICRO! You rocked my world tonight....don't tell my bf.
i love face masks! this seems so cool!
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Thanks for the response! I'll be doing this once a week for sure.
Off to get some water for my desk!
Too cool Lindsay - I've saved this to my Evernote!
Ronnie xo
thanks for the tip...my skin needs some serious help right now! maybe in need to actually come see you!
Wow this is so great! Thanks for sharing
BOOKMARKED! I am going to try this...if it burns my face off, I'm coming after you! ;0)
Hmmm, did I get the wrong Vitamin C powder? I picked mine up at WholeFoods and it says it's all natural. I just mixed mine up and it's an orangy-brown color not white like yours. Any thoughts?
Kari
Kari- Make sure it says L-asorbic on the back. You may have purchased citric acid. It should be a white crystal like consistensy to start with...and yes when activated with water will stay white. Excited that you are trying it though! Let me know if that helps.
I love this! You have some great DIY's!
And thanks for the sweet comments on my blog!
Julie Del @ J.Bird
Genius. I will most definitely be trying this.
thank you so much for this. i have melasma and i'm starting to fight back against it, and this will definitely work. thank you again!
I am gonna try this! It sounds awesome!
Xo Chloe.
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Mine says Vitamin C Powder 100% pure ascorbic acid...and it's white...but it's stinging my face...is that normal?
Krissa - I have done it twice and it burned like a mother, more than glycolic peel I have had before. Interestingly, I have a few little spots like a mini breakout which also happened after the glycolic peel so I think the Vit C mask has a 'peel' effect. After the little spots clear up my skin looks great, so I am really hopeful using this over time will lighten a couple brown spots I have from the sun.
Krissa- If it burns gently remove it with cool water.
It is a pretty intense treatment so a little stinging is normal. Next time I suggest leaving it on for a few minutes only and mixing it with aloe to help neutralize it a bit.
Vitamin C mask is highly recommended especially if you just had acne treatment, diamond peel, chemical peel, etc. It replenishes the nutrients your skin lost during the treatment.
is there a way to subscribe to your blog? I cant seem to find out how and I dont want to miss any of your skin tips!!!
I saw this on Pinterest today and went out to Sprouts looking for Vitamin C powder. I found "Super Ascorbate C," which is Vitamin C with lemon bioflavonoids, rose hips, acerola, rutin and hesperidin. Do you use pure vitamin C powder, or do you think this will work? Thanks!
Instead of using Vitamin C powder, could I substitute crushed vitamin C tablets?
thanks for the information! =)
I have natural vitamin c tablets. If I crush them up, can I use That?
Thx for the info.
~Sherry~
I tried this mask and it came out to be super sticky, is that normal?
Hi! Is this safe to use while pregnant? Thanks!
Can I use effervescent vitamin c tablets. I used up with honey n it was all foamy..I'm confused. I need serious help with my skin ..plz help.
Hey Lindsay! I tried this concoction this summer after watching an infomercial about a facial mask involving a french melon. They kept talking about it being full of antioxidants, so I thought 'Well, ascorbic acid is a powerful source of antioxidants, so I'll try that. I used aloe vera gel anyway, so I just added a teaspoon of the ascorbic acid and WOW! Right away I saw tremendous improvement in my skin color and tone. Once the redness faded (about an hour) I looked 10 years younger, I kid you not! This was almost 2 months ago and I've been using it almost daily ever since, and the improvement is dramatic! I'm 55 and was starting to have signs of aging in earnest along with menopause, and this has not only stopped it, it's reversed it. Even my neck looks more youthful! It does sting on occasion, but I assume that's just a sign that it's working. I don't think it's the tip of the week, I think it's the tip of the century! And CHEAP! I swear it's transforming my life!
Linda from MA
I want smooth, youthful skin, but I have eczema. Is this mask appropriate for me?
I love your website. i am so into DIY skincare!! Thank you so much. Keep us updated on everything.
philosophy carries a vitamin c powder that is $35 for a tiny bottle and the instructions say to mix with your moisturizer, can the same be done with vitamin c powder that you recommend?
Celine- YES! Great idea actually :)
Hello @ Delighted Momma,
I am from Delhi, India and I could not find vit c powder. So, I used vit C tablet (white one). I crushed 2 tablets of vit C and made a thin paste by adding a little bit of filtered water. My morning moisturizer is neutrogena wrinkle repair with SPF 30 and it contains retinol. Is it okay if I use this cream the morning after I apply vit C face mask? Also, can I use vit C tablet instead of vit C powder?
Thank you in advance!
Great tip. I tried with tablets of 500 mg of C. When you say Vit C powder, what strength of Vitamin C??
Lindsey, I have notice that some ppl have asked if vit c tablets can be used instead of the powder and there wasn't a responce. Please advice if this a good idea as well and if so what are the measurements?
Happy New Year
Thanks
If the only ingredient listed is Vitamin C (L ascorbic acid) then it sound be fine. Use should still use about 1/2 tbs. Hope that answers your question :)
That is really cool. Thanks for sharing the details here.
I use retinol cream at night a few times a week. If I were to use this mask would it interfere or cause problems?
Thank you in advance :)
Anonymous- Great question! You do NOT want to use both retinol cream and this mask at the same time. You should discontinue the retinol 3-4 days before using this mask.
I bought vitamin c powder @ sprouts but it is not white its orange. Is that ok?
Can you do this while breastfeeding?
Awesome tip! No need to rush to the drugstore I have the required ingredients. Will surely follow the tip. Thank you! :)
possibly silly question- can I pestle and mortar vitamin C tablets?
Anonymous- if the only ingredient is vitamin C, yes.
I did this lastnight and wow! I'm 41 and still suffer breakouts, yesterday morninh I awoke to a sebaceous cyst on my left cheek. After having given myself the facial I woke up this morning to an almost flattened zit!!!!!!
It was still very red but much more manageable to conceal!
Thank you!
Hi Lindsay. I live in South Africa where we also experience extreme sun exposure and I would love to try this. I see most vitamin C powders or pills say "as buffered ascorbic acid". Would that be suitable?
Hi, can I do this while pregnant?
Thanks.
Hi Lindsay,
It's been 2 years since you posted this but, I just found it. I recently started a new job driving a cement truck. The environment makes my skin and my hair dry. I'm also a type 2 diabetic which causes dry skin. That combined with the fact that I'm 53 years old has prompted me to start combating the signs of aging. I recently read an article that suggested a combo of vitamin c and vitamin e oil as a way to fight the signs of aging. I think I'm going to use your mixture with a touch of vitamin e. I will let you know the results. Thanks!
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