September is National Organic Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness surrounding organic foods, farming, and production! The organic movement began in the early 1900s as a direct response to the modernization and growth of industrial agriculture, primarily toward synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and use of pesticides. By the 1970s, the organic movement became a global…
For our September showcase, we’d like to shine our Small Business Spotlight on Feisty Ferdy, a skincare formulator with a focus on organic and natural ingredients. Based in Vancouver, Feisty Ferdy has been in business for just over four years. They believe what you put on your skin is equally as important as what you…
Our latest addition to our product portfolio is an essential ingredient for several formulations: Propylene Glycol – USP! As an odorless, colorless, and tasteless liquid, Propylene Glycol – USP is a synthetic fluid largely used across a variety of industries. With an abundance of versatile properties, propylene glycol performs as a solvent to dissolve substances. …
Our latest addition of flax oil is comprised of cold-pressed flax seed oil and partially defatted flax seed powder, carrying a yellow hue with a mild yet characteristic nutty aroma and flavor profile. This organic certified flax seed oil is especially high in lignans, a plant-based polyphenol sought after for specific diets and nutritional supplements….
The Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a tree native to the semi-arid areas in Western and Southern Australia. The Aboriginal Australians have used this aromatic tree for food, medicine, and smoking ceremonies for thousands of years. The wood of the tree is especially important in our industry for the production of our latest essential steam-distilled…
On the hunt for an oil to apply a strong, lasting finish to your latest creation? You’re in luck because we’ve added Tung Oil to our product catalog! This fast-drying liquid is a highly preferred oil for sealing raw materials to protect from potentially harmful elements. Tung oil has been used for thousands of years…
We’ve been a long-time importer and distributor of raw Extra Virgin Avocado Oil, up until just recently offer as Organic Certified. If you are looking for a more favorable price point and do not require organic certification, you’re in luck with our latest addition of a conventional option! Avocados are a much-loved fruit packed…
The Annual HSCG Conference was a wonderful experience and great success last week, held in Kansas City, MO, with this year being our first time exhibiting since before COVID, and boy, are we glad to be back! With 258 attendees this year, we were honored to meet both new and existing customers and further strengthen…
Looking to capture the benefits of our Virgin Macadamia Nut Oil without a strong characteristic flavor and aroma? Look no further than our latest addition, Refined Macadamia Nut Oil! Expeller pressed from the fruit of the Macadamia tree, this refined oil is a light yellow liquid with a mild characteristic nutty aroma. The macadamia nut,…
Things are heating up in the Northern Hemisphere! Summer is almost here as the earth’s Northern axis is rotating towards the sun, increasing its strength and time in the sky. Excessive exposure to the sun can wreak havoc on the skin, not only in its appearance but in the cells below the surface. The British…
This month, we’re thrilled to showcase Wendy Smith, owner of two American-grown wellness companies: Sowing Seeds Hemp Farm and Nature’s Hippie. Sowing Seeds Hemp Farm sells hemp and CBD based edibles, pet products, topicals, and tinctures, while Nature’s Hippie focuses on plant-based body products to nourish your skin. Both product lines focus on Wendy’s passion:…
The 25th Annual Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild Conference is just around the corner! This four day event starts May 4th at the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The HSCG is a non-profit trade association founded in 1998 to support the growing handcrafted soap industry. Members include passionate soap makers and artisans in addition…
