Addressing the Chemical Smell from ActiveProtec™ OX in Cream

I understand the issue you're facing. The cream changing color to pink indicates oxidation is occurring, which ActiveProtec™ OX effectively prevents. However, it has its own distinct odor.

The problem you encountered with Odor-Kill™ removing the fragrance is because Odor-Kill™ is designed to absorb various odors in a formula, including perfumes. Therefore, it's not suitable for use in fragranced formulas.

The ActiveProtec™ OX ingredient contains components (like Sodium Metabisulfite) that can cause a chemical smell.

Here are two approaches you can consider to resolve this issue:

Approach 1: Use a Different Deodorizing Ingredient with ActiveProtec™ OX

If you wish to continue using ActiveProtec™ OX to prevent cream discoloration, you could try using a different deodorizing ingredient that might not interfere with your fragrance as much as Odor-Kill™.

• SugarClean™ is a sugarcane extract that effectively suppresses various odors, including chemical smells in cosmetic formulas. It is also water-soluble, similar to ActiveProtec™ OX. Try incorporating SugarClean™ into your formula to help mask the chemical odor of ActiveProtec™ OX and test if it affects your desired fragrance.

Approach 2: Switch to a Different Antioxidant Ingredient

If the odor from ActiveProtec™ OX is a significant problem and cannot be resolved with a deodorizer, you might consider switching to a different antioxidant ingredient that does not have an odor issue.

• Protec™ OX is another highly effective antioxidant that is oil-soluble and typically does not have odor problems. If your cream formulation includes an oil phase where Protec™ OX can be incorporated, switching to this ingredient might solve both the oxidation and the odor issues simultaneously.

Additional Recommendation:

Regardless of which approach you choose, it is recommended to test in small batches first to observe the results regarding oxidation prevention, chemical odor masking, and the impact on your desired fragrance.