Enzyme-Inhibiting Odor Control for Natural, Effective Deodorant Formulas

FreshGuard™ delivers food-grade Triethyl Citrate (TEC) — a citric acid-derived ester with FDA GRAS designation that controls body odor at its enzymatic source, not after the fact. By inhibiting the bacterial lipases and esterases responsible for converting odorless apocrine sweat precursors into volatile, malodorous short-chain fatty acids, FreshGuard™ prevents odor formation before it begins.

Highly effective at low concentrations, gentle on sensitive skin, and free from aluminum salts, parabens, and synthetic antimicrobials — the science-backed active for natural deodorant formulas that genuinely perform.

Why FreshGuard™

• Enzyme-level odor prevention – blocks the bacterial lipases that convert sweat to odor compounds
• Food-grade safety – FDA GRAS designation; widely used in food and pharmaceutical applications
• Aluminum-free & paraben-free – no gland-blocking chemistry; microbiome-respectful mechanism
• Gentle & skin-compatible – non-sensitizing at cosmetic use levels; suitable for sensitive underarm skin
• Clean & globally compliant – vegan, COSMOS-compatible, EU Cosmetics Regulation compliant

Formulation Advantages

FreshGuard™ is compatible with both oil and water phases and soluble in ethanol, making it highly versatile across stick, cream, spray, and roll-on deodorant formats. Most effective when combined with MagFresh™ (Magnesium Hydroxide) for dual-mechanism coverage: TEC targets bacterial enzyme activity while Mg(OH)₂ modulates skin pH — together providing significantly more comprehensive odor protection than either ingredient alone.