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mray2
 
Joined: 08 Sep 2012
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Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:20 pm  |
Hi!
I'm new to this community and to DIY-ing. I tried to make a Vit C serum following the 15% Vitamin C, E + FA Serum with Jojoba recipe from Kassy_A, but ended up with a lumpy mess, that separated into two layers. Can anyone tell me what I did wrong?
For reference, here's the recipe:
1 tsp L-AA
1 tsp SKB
1 tsp Jojoba Oil
3 tsp H2O
1/4 tsp Ferulic Acid
1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil
1/4 tsp Vodka or Witch Hazel (vodka is best and purest though.)
Here's what I did:
I first mixed the LAA in water, then separately mixed the FE in vodka. Both seemed to dissolve completely. I then added the jojoba and SKB to the FE solution, but despite a LOT of stirring, it wouldn't dissolve (formed jelly-like pearls). I didn't add any Vit E since I didn't have it on hand. At this point I mixed the two solutions together, but they separated into two layers. I also checked the pH which was very low ~1.5?
Is there a step-by-step recipe somewhere?
Thanks in advance! |
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Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:57 pm |
| Maybe you are missing an emulsifier? |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:42 am |
| i dont know about it. sorry |
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Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:18 am |
| the jojoba oil and vitamin E are floating to the top because there isn't an emulsifier. Try adding a little polysorbate to this, or just shaking it very well before each time you use it. |
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