If you want to enjoy the benefits of niacinamide—like glowing, even-toned, hydrated skin—but prefer to make a simple, effective serum yourself, you’re in the right place.
While we don’t stock pure niacinamide powder, you can create a highly hydrating and soothing serum using ingredients available from The Skin Science Company that support skin health, moisture, and barrier repair. This DIY serum combines distilled water with preservative, vegetable glycerin, and hyaluronic acid powder 1% for intense hydration and skin plumping.
Optionally, you can add aloe vera gel for extra soothing benefits.
Why Make a Niacinamide-Style Serum at Home?
Niacinamide is beloved for reducing redness, improving texture, and evening skin tone, but hydration is key to any effective skincare routine. This DIY serum focuses on moisture and skin barrier support—the foundation for healthy, radiant skin.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Distilled Water + Preservative — a safe, clean base with built-in preservation to keep your serum fresh.
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Vegetable Glycerin — a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
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Hyaluronic Acid Powder — hydrates and plumps skin by retaining water up to 1000x its weight.
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Optional: Aloe Vera Gel — calms and soothes irritated or sensitive skin.
How to Make Your DIY Hydrating Serum
Step 1: Sanitize Everything
Clean and sanitize your tools, mixing bowls, and bottles thoroughly to avoid contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the Hyaluronic Acid Solution
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In a clean container, slowly sprinkle 1g of Hyaluronic Acid Powder into 99ml of Distilled Water + Preservative.
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Stir gently but continuously to avoid clumps until fully dissolved. This will form a 1% HA solution. Let it hydrate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge for best results.
Step 3: Add Glycerin
Mix in 3-5ml of Vegetable Glycerin to the HA solution to boost moisture retention and add slip to the serum.
Step 4: Optional Soothing Boost
Add 5ml of Aloe Vera Gel if you want extra calming properties—especially great for sensitive or irritated skin.
Step 5: Bottle Your Serum
Pour the mixture into a sterilized dropper or airless pump bottle for easy, hygienic application.
How to Use Your DIY Hydrating Serum
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Apply 2-3 drops to clean, dry skin after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Use morning and night for optimal hydration and skin barrier support.
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Follow with sunscreen in the morning, as hydrated skin can be more receptive to active ingredients.
Why Choose The Skin Science Company’s Ingredients?
Our products are 100% cosmetic grade and purity-tested for safe, effective DIY skincare. The combined Distilled Water + Preservative ensures your serum stays fresh, while Hyaluronic Acid Powder and Vegetable Glycerin deliver intense, lasting hydration. Optional Aloe Vera Gel provides a soothing touch.
Explore our full collections of humectants and hydrating gels to customize your DIY skincare formulas!
Ready to Craft Your Own Hydrating Serum?
Shop premium ingredients now at The Skin Science Company and start enjoying smooth, glowing skin with your homemade serum today!
