Can You Dissolve Vitamin C in Oil? Understanding Solubility for Skincare
                                
                                
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                                Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant widely celebrated in skincare for its brightening and protective benefits. However, pure ascorbic acid is water-soluble, meaning you cannot directly dissolve vitamin C powder in oil. The good news is that modified, oil-soluble derivatives exist for this very purpose.