It’s in gardens, bouquets, candles, and teas, but it’s also the source of a popular essential oil. What is “it?” Chamomile! We’ve offered Chamomile Oil – Roman Organic (EHM1039) and a conventional Chamomile Oil – Blue (E1205) in the past, and now we’re adding Chamomile Oil – Blue Organic (E1207)! Chamomile, a flower of the…
When formulating a product, you need the right ingredients to reduce or eliminate separation. Oil and water are the base ingredients for many products from baked goods to cosmetics, but we all know those two don’t mix! That’s where emulsifiers come in. Emulsifiers are a substance that stabilizes the mixing of two liquids that are…
Mineral oil is an incredibly popular ingredient used by a variety of industries, ranging from cosmetic and personal-care manufacturing to mechanical work and engineering. The term “mineral oil” itself is often quite broad and applies to several different types of petroleum-based oils. The mineral oil supplied by Jedwards International is commonly known as “liquid paraffin”…
Did you know plums may have been one of the earliest fruits that were cultivated by humans? It finds its origins in eastern Asia, dating back thousands of years; and the love of this tart, stone fruit is still going strong. In recent years, that hard stone pit in the center has been the source…
Many are buzzing about the potential for an upcoming “second lockdown!” Maybe you never really left the “first”! In our office, in Massachusetts just south of Boston, we have been doing our very best to adhere to state guidelines and implement changes that have everyone’s best interests in mind. First and foremost, since March, we…
In the northern hemisphere, pumpkin-picking season has come to a close. Cucurbita pepo (as it’s botanically called) comes to full maturity around September, and is a fall-decorating staple throughout October and November. While the flesh inside is disregarded or used for pumpkin pies during the holidays, the seeds inside are taken to be replanted, roasted…
Move over, coconut oil! There’s a new favorite superfood oil in town. One of our newest products on our lineup is Algae Oil – 40% DHA, (M1900). If you’ve never heard of algae oil (sometimes called algal), or never even considered getting oil from algae, you’re probably not alone. Algae oil production has been most…
Avocados have been increasing in popularity over the past decade with alternative diets giving this special fruit extra attention for its natural content of nutrients and healthy monounsaturated fatty acid composition. With avocados gaining momentum, we have seen an increase in demand for avocado oil throughout the personal-care and cosmetic industries, as well as in…
It’s time to get nutty and why not start with one of our personal favorites, Macadamia nut oil! First, let us start off with Macadamia nuts, where this delicious oil comes from. As many likely already know, macadamia nuts have the reputation of being a desired ready-to-eat snack, carrying a naturally high level of healthy…
We are thrilled to offer another new ingredient to our wholesale product lineup! You rang the alarm and we listened, now bringing you Fractionated Coconut Powder – Organic (C1003), popularly known as Coconut MCT Powder. For those who are unfamiliar, let us break down what this special ingredient is! MCT stands for medium chain…
New Product: Epsom Salt – Magnesium Sulfate (D1030) Get your baths ready, because Jedwards International has officially added Epsom Salt (D1030), also referred to as Magnesium Sulfate, to its lineup! Let’s learn about our new offering. Epsom salt is the common name for the chemical compound magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. It gets its name because the…
Nowadays there are so many natural/ clean skincare options. I’ve heard many people debating on the effectiveness of natural ingredients, do they really work? Many of the natural ingredients on the market are very effective. One ingredient that is a key player in the clean beauty world is Rosehip Oil. This ingredient has many benefits,…
