Rice: one of humanity’s oldest domesticated crops. It is believed it was first cultivated by the people of the Yangtze River basin as long as 13,500 years ago. Today, it’s the third-most produced agricultural commodity and one of the most consumed staple foods. The rice plant is milled, removing the outer husk to create brown…
White Camphor Oil is a pure essential oil just added to our growing product line, a material you’ve likely already heard the buzz around for its many applications! Let’s break down this new material and dive into what it is and where it’s found. Camphor is steam-distilled extracted from the wood of camphor laurel (Cinnamomum…
Live in an area with high humidity? You’ve probably experienced moisture wreaking havoc on some of your personal items. In the soap-making industry, one of the most common issues that humidity causes for bars of soap is sweating. Sweating makes a soap bar look frosty as water droplets form on the surface. Glycerin, a natural…
As you probably know, every essential oil carries its own unique aroma, purpose, and benefits. They have a multitude of different uses, such as aromatherapy, topical applications with carrier oils, perfumery, skincare, and even as a flavoring agent for those that are GRAS listed (Generally Recognized as Safe for Consumption). Our growing portfolio is a…
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we want to celebrate a Mexican crop famous for one popular drink indulged in especially today: Agave! Agave tequilana is responsible for—you guessed it: Tequila! The plants belonging to the agavaceas family also produce a powerful sugar-alternative. Agave nectar, which is a syrup, comes from the filtered juice of…
Since 2014, we have witnessed a spike and rapid growth in total U.S. cannabidiol (CBD, a non- psychoactive compound) product sales and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon! For many of us across the country, its more commonplace than not to walk into a gas station, coffee shop, or local retail…
Wool-bearing animals, such as sheep and goats, have been domesticated and bred by mankind for millennia. Their wool, which is a textile fiber, is used in a variety of ways from clothing to tools to furniture—but did you know it also contains a natural wax? This substance is lanolin, a sterol ester-based wax-like substance secreted…
The nutrient content of nuts and their savory flavor has had humankind cultivating them since the beginning—so of course, we’re going to press it into an oil! We’ve offered conventional Hazelnut Oil, but if you’ve been craving an organic variant, you’re in luck. One of our latest additions to our product line is Hazelnut Oil…
Candlemakers, great news! We’ve added two fantastic options to our product line for you, whether you make pillars or jarred candles. These two products are Candle Wax Natural – Pillar Blend (B4098) and Candle Wax Natural – Container Blend (B4096). Pre-blended waxes only benefit you: no need for industrial-strength equipment or worrying about if you…
Coffee: One of the most traded commodities since its discovery in the Middle East, during the 15th century. Humans quickly became obsessed with this beverage, favored for its stimulant properties and potential health benefits. Today, it’s prepared a myriad of ways, with dozens of words to describe how it’s served (most of them Italian). In…
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…
Counteract this snowy weather with our newest, warming ingredient: Clove Bud Oil – Organic (E1053)! Clove essential oil has been a popular ingredient among a variety of industries for years. We’ve actually offered a conventional Clove Bud Oil for some time! Our newest clove bud oil is Organic Certified and steam-distilled from the dried bulbs…
