Preventing Rancidity in Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Here are the answers based on the discussion:

1. Fixing Rancid Lip Balm: Once a lip balm has gone rancid (developed a bad smell), it cannot be fixed. The best approach is prevention.
2. Choosing Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil: The staff recommended switching from regular coconut oil to Fractionated Coconut Oil to help prevent rancidity. There was no specific brand recommendation or principle for choosing cold-pressed oil mentioned, but Fractionated Coconut Oil is highlighted as a more stable option.
3. Alternative Oils: The conversation did not suggest alternative oils to replace coconut oil. Instead, it focused on methods to prevent coconut oil from going rancid.
4. Adding Anti-Rancidity Agents: To prevent rancidity, you can add antioxidants.
   • Chemical Options: If chemical additives are acceptable, a combination of Protec™ UV and Protec™ OX is recommended.
     • Protec™ UV helps protect the formula from UV light, which accelerates oxidation.
     • Protec™ OX helps reduce oxidation.
     • Protec™ OX is considered more effective than BHT, although they function similarly.
   • Natural Options: If natural additives are preferred, you can use Vitamin E Acetate or a combination of Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE).
5. Recommended Usage Percentage for Protec™ UV and Protec™ OX:
   • Protec™ OX: Recommended at 0.1%.
   • Protec™ UV: Recommended at 0.03% for products in opaque packaging, and 0.1% for products in translucent packaging.