The Autumn Glow Recovery Serum

The Autumn Glow Recovery Serum

Simple Face Serum

Level:
Easy
Method:
Cold Process
Time:
5–10 mins
Yield:
100ml

Create your own Autumn Glow Recovery Serum. A lightweight, hydrating formula designed to restore moisture, brighten skin tone, and strengthen your skin barrier during the cooler autumn months.

Why This Face Serum is Perfect for Autumn

The “Thirst Quencher”: With 85% Aloe Vera, it delivers instant hydration to skin feeling dry from seasonal changes.

Invisible Moisture Shield: Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerine draw moisture deep into the skin and help keep it there all day.

Brightens Summer Spots: Niacinamide helps fade uneven pigmentation left behind by strong summer sun exposure.

Skin Barrier Support: Vitamin E strengthens and protects against the drying autumn wind.

Ingredients (makes 100ml)

Aloe Vera Gel 85g
Glycerine 5g
Niacinamide 4g
Hyaluronic Acid 1% Solution 3g
Saliplus Liquid 1ml
Essential Oil (optional, skin-safe) 0.5g
Vitamin E 1.5g

Method / Steps

Begin by adding Aloe Vera Gel into a clean, sanitised beaker.

Add Glycerine and Hyaluronic Acid 1% Solution. Stir gently until evenly combined.

Add Niacinamide and mix thoroughly until fully dissolved and uniform.

Add Vitamin E, Saliplus Liquid, and Essential Oil if using. Stir gently to avoid introducing air bubbles.

Transfer into a clean serum bottle, preferably with a pump or dropper.

Benefits of Each Ingredient

Aloe Vera Gel: Soothes, hydrates, and cools irritated or tight skin.

Glycerine: A powerful humectant that attracts moisture into the skin.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Helps brighten uneven skin tone and supports the skin barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid 1% Solution: Boosts hydration by holding water within the skin.

Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant protection and supports skin repair.

Preservative: Ensures product safety and extends shelf life.

Essential Oil: Adds a subtle scent (optional and must be used within safe limits).

Tips & Tricks

Always check that Niacinamide is fully dissolved before bottling.

Keep pH between 5–6 for optimal Niacinamide stability.

Avoid strong essential oils in facial products.

Perform a patch test before use.

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Shelf life: Approximately 3 months, depending on preservative system and storage conditions.

Disclaimer
Always patch test before use. Check safe usage rates for essential oils before adding them to your formulation. Avoid contact with eyes. This product is for external use only and is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

The formulations and recipes provided by Refined Naturals are intended for informational and educational purposes only. These are suggested recipes and guidelines, and have not been developed, tested, or approved by a certified or licensed cosmetic formulator.

Refined Naturals makes no guarantees regarding the performance, stability, safety, or suitability of any formulation. Results may vary depending on individual skin type, ingredient quality, formulation methods, and storage conditions.

Users are responsible for conducting their own testing, including stability, compatibility, and safety assessments, prior to use or distribution. Always perform a patch test before full application. When using active ingredients, sunscreen (SPF) should be used during the day.

All products created using these recipes are used at the user’s own risk. Refined Naturals will not be held liable for any adverse reactions, damages, or losses resulting from the use or misuse of these formulations.

For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Not tested on animals.

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