NEW PRODUCT: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Have you heard? We have recently added Cocamidopropyl Betaine to our expansive product line! Cocamidopropyl Betaine, CAPB for short, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA). This versatile ingredient is widely sought-after for cosmetic and personal care applications, frequently added to shampoo, liquid soaps, and liquid bubble bath…

NEW: Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)

To accompany our organic certified Glycerol Monostearate, we are now offering a conventional Glycerol Monostearate! Glyceryl Monostearate, commonly referred to as GMS, is an odorless white flakey substance with a sweet flavor profile produced by combining glycerin and stearic acid, having a minimum of 40% Monoglyceride content. Glyceryl Monostearate acts as an emulsifier, anticaking, and…

New Popular Ingredient: Isopropyl Myristate

Ready to up your cosmetic-making game? One of our newest oleochemicals is here to help: Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) – RSPO MB (C2200). Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is a colorless liquid oleochemical. A product of esterized Myristic acid and Isopropyl alcohol, this raw material is incorporated into formulations of everyday beauty products such as lipsticks, foundations, and…

Win for your Valentine!

We’re running a contest!  How many pieces of individual candies are in this vase?   UPDATE:  The winner of the contest, with the winning guess on Facebook of 375, is Amy Barnes. The actual number of candy pieces was 371!  Thanks to all who participated.  Happy Valentine’s Day!  Submitting a guess could win you or…

Your Questions Answered

At Jedwards International, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, offering quality material and competitive pricing.  We have qualified sales staff manning the phones Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern time to field the myriad of questions that come our way.

The History of Soap Making

  The word soap, from the Latin root “sopa” has created abundant interest throughout time, and much original usage speculation, as well as the first introduction into civilization, has been debated.  There is a fascinating re-publication, originally published prior to 1923, aptly titled, “The Handbook of Soap Manufacture,” by W.H. Simmons and H.A. Appleton, which…

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Soap Guild 2016

Guess who’s going to the annual Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild? Jedwards is! This is the 19th annual HSCG Conference, which will be held from May19th-May21st. It is located at the Saddlebrook Resort just outside Tampa Florida. We will be displaying samples of a variety of our products. There will also be goodie bags filled with our…

Oleochemicals

Jedwards International is a bulk wholesale supplier of oleochemicals. Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from animal or plant triglycerides or “feedstock.” Having wide application in everyday life, oleochemicals are synthetic or man made with a similar molecular makeup as their fuel producing counterparts, petrochemicals. However, unlike petrochemicals, oleochemicals are derived from a renewable source. Jedwards International’s…

(MCTs) Medium Chain Triglycerides

Jedwards is a wholesale supplier of bulk MCT (medium chain triglycerides) derived from palm. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique class of fatty acids. Almost all of the MCTs used in research, medicine, and food products come from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a derivative of the coconut plant. All Triglycerides Are Not…