Question about Aloe in Kassy's 15% Vitamin CEF serum???
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free skin care · Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:55 am

Firefox7275 wrote:

Video tutorial of recipe which considers the science here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwnMxRL7J5w&feature=player_embedded

Yes Erica1981, you should definitely have a look at this video.. And yes, I certainly considered the "science", when I posted the original recipe here at EDS in Nov 2010, and a very similar version in 2009;

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=6395390#6395390

15% VITAMIN C SERUM WITH WGO + FA

- 15% LAA
- 1% Wheat Germ Oil (high vit E content!)
- .5% Ferulic Acid
- .5% Polysorbate 80
- .5% Preservative (Optiphen works nicely in acidic formulas!)
- .5% Vodka (you need to use this to dissolve the FA.)
- 82% Distilled Water

Don't miss the comment from "fawnie";

"I think it should be noted at the beginning of this tutorial that this is in fact Kassy_A's recipe from EDS. SHE worked out the details and made it available for the entire world to use. Her only mistake was not patenting it so that others wouldnt present it as their own idea."
myfawnieskin 2 months ago

And finally, It is the easiest and most beneficial C serum I've shared here, when formulated as written the pH works out to 2.7 for me, and it can easily be adjusted to suit individual needs. Anyway, this is the one I recommend and have used the last couple of years.

Please use 'fine l-ascorbic acid ultrafine powder' (not a vit C supplement). I highly recommend this one, as it never fails to fully dissolve very quickly, is always fresh + potent, and because it's a U.S. vendor, (I live in Florida), I get it very quickly.
http://www.lotioncrafter.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1

**FYI; try to always use a DIY source close to your home, so your actives will actually be "active" when you get them.. If in doubt, always ask!**

free skin care · Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:08 am

DarkMoon wrote:

ClaudiaFE wrote:

DarkMoon wrote:

If using purchased Aloe Vera Gel you need 100% pure Aloe without additives, can be found in all health food stores I frequent.

Do you buy a food grade product? Thnx.

I have seen both food grade and cosmetic (skin care section) without extra additives. As long as it is pure Aloe and I prefer certified organic it should be fine!

I have used fresh aloe, but unless you are a glutton for punishment, I don't recommend it as a rule..

Get yourself a nice Aloe Vera Gel 100%. Look for one without a laundry list of ingredients, and you will love incorporating it into your DIY products.

Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:44 am

Kassy, you are amazing and so generous with your knowledge and time! Just tried a couple of your recipes over teh last few weeks, and gotta tell ya you rock! Very Happy

free skin care · Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:32 am

snowtopia wrote:

Kassy, you are amazing and so generous with your knowledge and time! Just tried a couple of your recipes over teh last few weeks, and gotta tell ya you rock! Very Happy

I second that - she does rock!

free skin care · Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:33 am

erg wrote:

snowtopia wrote:

Kassy, you are amazing and so generous with your knowledge and time! Just tried a couple of your recipes over teh last few weeks, and gotta tell ya you rock! Very Happy

I second that - she does rock!

Ditto erg! Very Happy

free skin care · Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:30 am

Good idea. I am all about semi-DIY!
I'll start the topic!

Suggestions for good bases for semi-DIY
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=45961

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