https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2541840#M470022 <P>I personally don't think a moisturizer is going to work, to dissolve the vitamin c powder enough to make it penetrate your skin. &nbsp;You need something more liquidy like a toner, first essence, or water based serum. &nbsp;It might be tricky with the serum though because you could change the pH or alter ingredients in the serum. &nbsp;Do you use a toner or Asian first essence? &nbsp;Try mixing it with that. &nbsp;If you don't currently use a toner, you could start with something very basic like Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera. &nbsp;Just make sure it's not the astringent. &nbsp;Also, if you're using straight vitamin c (ascorbic acid), without any kind of buffers, that can be harsh for your skin and the amount in the scoop/spoon may be too much for you. &nbsp;I had the same experience when I tried it a few years ago. &nbsp;I decided it was too much monkey business trying to get the right amount and my face paying the price that I ended up chucking the powder and just went to a commercially made vitamin c serum. &nbsp;If you still want to experiment with using your powder, look for a scoop this size, and maybe don't fill it completely to begin with. &nbsp;Hopefully another member will have some suggestions on what to add as a buffer, but then again you're playing with specific amounts, pH, etc. and it can get more complicated than it's worth. &nbsp;Good luck.</P><P><IMG src="http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/m/m3gd8lIxbxy0pEAj-4UP6eA/s-l225.jpg" border="0" alt="MINI SCOOPS Spoons Crafts Mixing Makeup Measuring Project Travel Trial Size Arts" /></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>ETA - if you like the idea of using a powder because it stays fresh longer and is at its strongest right at mixing time, you might consider checking out the new Skinn Restore C+ Powder (look for it on eBay for your best price). &nbsp;It's balanced with a mixture of "C's", doesn't burn the skin, and comes with a little spoon right inside the cap. &nbsp;</P> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:20:28 GMT JeanLouiseFinch 2016-02-12T16:20:28Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2541768#M470011 I recently bought a bag of vitamin C powder. I'm mixing it with my moisturizer. Problem is that it doesn't completely dissolve. I guess most of it does but there is some grittiness left on my face. Also it is drying to my face. I am not real sure exactly what to expect, but I didn't expect my face to feel dry and tight as I am mixing this with my moisturizer. I'm using the tiniest little scoop I've ever seen it must be about a 16th of a teaspoon. It looks about half the size of my 1/8 teaspoon. I've only used it 3 times because of how it made my face feel. Any suggestions on a different way to apply vitamin C powder?<BR />Thanks Fri, 12 Feb 2016 05:21:42 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2541768#M470011 monicakm 2016-02-12T05:21:42Z