Disclosed is a composition comprising ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, a silicone containing compound, and an essential oil, wherein at least 50% of the initial amount of the ascorbic acid in the composition remains stable when the composition is stored for at least 1 month at room temperature. The composition can be non-aqueous.本發明揭示一種包含抗壞血酸或其衍生物、含聚矽氧化合物及必需油脂之組合物,其中當該組合物於室溫下儲存至少1個月時,組合物中至少50%初始量之抗壞血酸會保持穩定。該組合物可為無水的。