September is National Honey Month in the United States! This month is all about promoting the importance of beekeeping and honey. September is an important time of year for American beekeepers as in many states it marks the end of the collection season as fall begins to roll in. Ever wonder why people say “busy…
Plant-based ingredients and natural products continue to trend among retailers and consumers. One of our latest ingredients is a unique and relatively new ingredient in the cosmetic sphere: Daikon Seed Extract. Expeller pressed from the seeds ofthe daikon radish, this liquid carries a light-yellow appearance and characteristic aroma. It contains sunflower seed oil and rosemary…
Our newest product is the oldest alternative sweetener: Sodium Saccharin! This sultam was accidentally produced in 1879 by Constantin Fahlberg in Ira Remsen’s laboratory. After spilling his experimental work on his hands, he later tasted something surprisingly sweet while eating and linked it back to a compound he had been working on earlier that day:…
Our latest catalog addition is a well-known chemical compound: Sodium Bicarbonate. Most known as baking soda, this household staple is used in many everyday applications: baking, home remedies, cleaning, or even volcanic science experiments! This widely used and well-known ingredient is additionally found in a range of commercial formulations from baked goods to personal care…
For cosmetic manufacturers and personal care formulators, it’s crucial to select the appropriate emulsifier for a stable, high-performance product. Read on to learn about BTMS-25 and BTMS-50 now available at Jedwards!
Sourcing high-quality, multifunctional ingredients is key for manufacturers and product developers to gain considerable edge over competition. Enhancing formulations with cost-efficient, effective, and stable materials such as our latest addition, Sodium Lactate – 60%, is a strategic way to stand out in the marketplace. What is sodium lactate? Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of…
With many people worldwide not meeting the recommended daily fiber goals, the food and beverage industry has seen a rise in demand for fiber-fortified foods and drinks. One common ingredient found in such products is inulin, a polysaccharide that is naturally occurring in over thirty thousand plants such as chicory, artichokes, or agave. While agave…
As a formulator or custom manufacturer, you want to ensure your products are resistant to oxidation with high stability and quality for a guaranteed length of time. Exposure to moisture and the surrounding environment can lead to rancidity, making it extremely important to dialing in the right ingredients for your batch to keep your product…
The castor bean plant Ricinis communis is the source of a highly coveted oil with a long history: Castor oil! Over the years, castor oil has been used for fuel in industrial applications, in folk medicine, and for cosmetic and personal-care formulations with evidence of its usage dating as far back as 4000 BC. Today, it’s a…
Our diverse selection of high-quality body care bases continues to grow with the addition of five new melt and pour soap bases in chip form! Melt and pour soap bases allow for easy, efficient manufacturing: simply choose your base, melt the base into a liquid, customize with added pigments, fragrances, or other, and pour into…
We’ve recently added four new cleansing bases to our expanding catalog here at Jedwards International! Pre-formulated bases are a preferred way for small- and large-scale operations to create and sell personal-care products efficiently and cost effectively. They’re easy to use, require little machinery and equipment, and allow manufacturers of any size to produce large quantities…
Throughout history, humans have invented new and unique ways to take advantage of readily available natural substances found in our environment. One such substance is one of our latest products: Acacia Gum – Seyal Organic! Also referred to as gum arabic, this product comes from the dried gum of the Vachellia seyal or red acacia tree. This…
