However, I’ve run into a significant issue: the natural odor of the formulation — specifically a slightly unpleasant scent from the Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate — is noticeable now that it’s fragrance-free.

Here’s the complication:
I’ve already ordered my packaging with labels screen printed directly on the bottles, and I’ve also published a detailed breakdown of the INCI list on my blog, so I’m locked into this exact formula from a communication and compliance standpoint. That means I can’t add any new ingredients to help mask or adjust the scent.

Given this constraint, I’m unsure how to proceed. Is there any way to reduce or neutralize the odor using formulation techniques that don’t require declaring additional ingredients? Or could minor adjustments to the surfactant ratios or process help soften the smell without compromising the formula’s performance?

• This reply was modified 1 month, 4 weeks ago by  gabrielm05.