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…
The plant-based beauty trend is not going away anytime soon! With the rise of veganism and self-care, in addition to a growing percent of the population becoming more conscious of what they’re putting on and into their bodies, natural products are steadily taking over the shelves. Consumers are naturally on the hunt for products formulated…
Happy New Year! We at Jedwards hope everyone had a 2024 to remember and a wonderful, safe holiday! With another successful year behind us, we’re excited to see what 2025 will bring! Last year, Jedwards expanded its portfolio with a wide variety of new trending ingredients – we already have many unique ingredients on the docket to arrive over the next few months. We’re already counting down to this year’s HSCG…
With the arrival of three new Manuka Honey ingredients offered in bulk at competitive wholesale pricing, let’s dive into some history and fun facts on these additions! People and honey have a long relationship, as evidenced by prehistoric cave paintings from Spain depicting people foraging for this golden ingredient. Carrying a sweet unique flavor and…
Whether you’re making soaps in your home studio or manufacturing in a large warehouse, soap bases are an efficient, optimal way to design and produce on both a small and large scale basis. From melt-and-pour styles to ready-to-use liquid bases, these versatile materials can be easily customized with added fragrances, colors, and various additives for…
As the leaves begin to change and the air gives you a chill, excitement builds for one of America’s most popular holidays: Halloween! This day brings out spooky decorations, costumes ranging from creepy to cute, and of course, candy! While the practice of gifting food on this day dates back centuries, the modern “trick or…
When it comes to food and beverage manufacturing, there’s an abundance of variables that come into play to really make a product formulate well! One such variable is obvious – the ingredients you work with! A popular raw material used in consumable good manufacturing is Guar Gum Powder, a white powder naturally derived from the…
One of the only fruits that believe it or not bites back, is the pineapple! Native to South America, this delicious fruit was mass-commercialized in the 19th century and now millions of tons of Ananas comosus are produced every year. Its primarily harvested for its flesh and juice in culinary applications with the leaves being…
