We’re inching closer to 2023, and it’s safe to say that we’ve officially made it to the era of exponentially increasing ‘skintellectuals’. From AHAs like glycolic acid and lactic acid to BHAs like salicylic acid, to hydrators and potent treatments like retinol, beauty fanatics have probably put their skin through every ingredient under the roof. The fetish for an established skincare routine isn’t restricted to woke consumers alone; today, everyone is well-versed with (at least) the ABCs of skincare. Enter Vitamin C—an antioxidant that promises brighter, more hydrated and glowing skin. It is so sought after because it really does work for all skin types, and, with most ingredients. With over 5.3 million Instagram posts under #VitaminC, the antioxidant is an open book at present, and little to nothing about it remains unbeknownst—not even the fact that it’s susceptible to oxidisation, which means that it can corrode easily when exposed to oxygen.