A majority of us are prone to glance at nutrition and ingredient labels on food and cosmetic products, whether out of pure curiosity, personal interest, due to being health conscious, or other reasons. Have you noticed propylene glycol among the list? As a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid essential in manufacturing for its versatility and…
Lavandin is a special, natural hybrid of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia). Compared to lavender, this plant is larger, with its flowers ranging in color from blue to pale purple. Due to the plant’s size and quick growing time, lavandin oil is easier to find, as it is considered to be…
Did you know there are over 100 species in the lemongrass family? Cymbopogon is full of fragrant, spiky grasses, often known by their common names lemongrass, citronella grass, silky heads, and oily grass, to name a few. As with all plants and undeniably so, there are species that are more well-loved than others. When people…
Our latest product addition is derived from a well-loved, fragrant herb: rosemary! This shrub has usage dating as far back as 5000 BCE, utilized in folk medicine, cooking, fragrances, and cosmetic applications. There’s no need to grow your own when you can harness the beautiful aroma and benefits of this plant in Jedwards’ new Rosemary…
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…
If you’re on the hunt for a lesser-known skincare powerhouse, our newest catalog addition may be just what you’re looking for! We are proud to offer Karanja Oil, a trending more exotic oil cold-pressed extracted from the seeds of the Millettia pinnata tree, sometimes called Pongamia pinnata. Other common names for this legume-bearing tree are…
We are welcoming a new extract powder product to our vast, eclectic product line – Ginkgo Biloba Extract Powder! The genus Ginkgo is one of the oldest known tree species on earth, with a large portion of its DNA pre-dating the late Jurassic Period! Ginkgo was cultivated in early human history and remains a popular…
We’re excited to announce the arrival of a new product, now offering Virgin Organic Kukui Nut oil! The kukui nut, or candlenut, is a drupe from the flowering tree Aleurites moluccanus. It’s natively found in abundance among Polynesia, Hawaii, South Asia, and China. The kukui is said to be a symbol of peace, protection, and…
Our latest product addition, a widespread ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing, is the versatile raw material, Guar Gum Powder! Many of our readers probably already recognize the name simply from reading ingredient labels on various storebought foods but may not know exactly what this well-loved product is. Guar Gum Powder is a fine white…
If you’re like many of the health-conscious consumers out there, you’re more than likely watching your sugar intake. As a result, we’ve expanded our sugar substitute product line with the addition of Maltitol! Maltitol, a sugar alcohol, is a disaccharide obtained via hydrogenation of maltose derived from corn starch. This crystalline powder carries a white…
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 product line continues to grow with our latest addition, Gamma Oryzanol! Gamma Oryzanol is a byproduct of refining and drying a mixture of lipids extracted from Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil. This new product is offered in powder form, yielding a white to off-white appearance and carries no discernable odor. Gamma Oryzanol, a naturally…
