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<\/picture>\nA doctor in Philadelphia created ScentClip, an aromatherapy clip that can be attached to any mask. (KATIE BYRNE \/ FOX NEWS)<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Pizzini said he came up with the idea years ago, but the pandemic pushed him to start selling it. Now, they fulfill about 200 orders a week.<\/p>\n “People started wearing masks, like, wow. Now we really have to get this out,” said Dr. Pizzini.<\/p>\n Dr. Pizzini runs the company with the help of his daughters – who have business backgrounds — and his wife, who also works in the medical field.<\/p>\n “I've always loved aromatherapy, I have candles all over my house. So, when Mark came home with this idea and he said, ‘What do you think about this?’ and I think I said, I think people would love it,” said Deborah Sesok-Pizzini, a partner of Aroxel.<\/p>\n 'MASK MOUTH': DENTISTS COIN NEW TERM FOR SMELLY SIDE EFFECT OF WEARING A MASK<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n It’s one of a few growing scented mask start-ups in the U.S.<\/p>\n “This is my first business item. I thought of the scent mask patch. I found out a lot of people were uncomfortable, including myself, of the stink from face masks,” said Bumjun Kim, CEO of SLEEKS.<\/p>\n Kim, who is based in Seattle, sells his scented mask patches on Etsy.<\/p>\n “All of the patches are handmade. The patches are also designed with a smiley face to encourage people to stay strong through this pandemic,” said Kim.<\/p>\n HORMEL GIVING AWAY FREE BACON-SCENTED FACE MASKS<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n In Brooklyn, New York, Eddie Betesh came up with long-lasting scented formulas to spray onto masks.<\/p>\n “So, we created a formula with all-natural ingredients. It’s safe to wear and smells great,” said Betesh, CEO of BestSmelling.com, who sells his scented masks on his website and Etsy.<\/p>\n In Brooklyn, New York, Eddie Betesh came up with long-lasting scented formulas to spray onto masks.<\/span><\/p>\n “Right now, we're selling over 1800 masks a week. Sales have been increasing on a daily basis about 12 to 13%,” said Betesh.<\/p>\n The innovation is not surprising to longtime small business experts.<\/p>\n GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael Kane, the deputy district director of the Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District, said, “Entrepreneurs, small business owners… they're incredibly innovative, they're incredibly adaptable and flexible,” said Kane.<\/p>\n The uptick in new businesses, Kane said, is part of trend.<\/p>\n “You know, we're seeing new businesses start, even in light of the challenges with COVID-19.”<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/931\/523\/scent4.jpg?ve=1&tl=1\")
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