Introducing you to Ken, founder of Vine & Branches, our Small Business Spotlight for the month of February! Vine & Branches is a black owned brand formulating natural hair care products targeting various textures of hair, whether curly, dry, coarse, or other. Ken, a graduate in Public Relations, discovered his passion for formulation while further…
We are delighted to introduce our latest product, Witch Hazel – Alcohol Free! Alcohol Free Witch Hazel is a clear, colorless distillate produced from the partially dried twigs and bark of the Hamamelis virginiana Linné plant, containing 0.15% Benzoic Acid, a naturally occurring antiseptic. Unlike other varieties of Witch Hazel, this latest offering does not…
For our first spotlight of the year, we’re featuring Melanie, a yoga teacher-turned soapmaker, owner of MelAsana Soap. In 2020 and after, much of our society experienced job and career changes, whether they now work from home or switched fields completely! With lockdowns and closures, Melanie dove into soap-making! Nature and animals are a passion…
Are you familiar with the Bilberry plant? If you’re not originally from Europe nor currently living there, there’s a good chance you aren’t! Also called the European Blueberry, this perennial shrub has been used in food and medicine for centuries. It is most closely related to the blueberry, being in the same genus, Vaccinium. There…
We are now offering a higher grade of Microcrystalline Wax! This new material maintains the same qualities and specifications as our previous Microcrystalline wax, with a higher standard – meeting the standards of the US Pharmacopeia (USP). Phasing out the previous Microcrystalline wax in granular form, Microcrystalline Wax – USP is now available in solid…
Looking to up your eco-conscious haircare game? Our new addition, Solid Conditioner – MB (Mass Balance), allows you to formulate conditioning bars that require no containment or plastic packaging. Solid Conditioner, a Stephenson product, is primarily comprised of emollients, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate. Ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil further boost its…
We continuously strive to supply high quality trending ingredients with the most recent addition of Goji Berry Seed Oil to our prolific product line! The Goji Berry, also referred to as the Wolfberry, and scientifically known as Lycium barbarum, is a berry native to Asia that has been used for millennia. The oil is obtained…
If you’re looking for an odorless, flavorless oil full of healthy fats, MCT oil may be just what you’re looking for! MCT Oil is a clear oil comprised only of medium chain triglycerides, a fatty acid that has 6-12 carbon atoms. Our MCT Oil: 60/40 contains Caprylic (C8) and Capric (C10) fatty acids, while our…
We have a new and improved Lanolin option, phasing out our Lanolin – USP with our new Lanolin – EP! This new material maintains the same specifications and qualities as the previous one with a higher standard – meeting the standards of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). Lanolin – EP is a natural raw material extracted…
Today, October 12th, as harvest time nears its end, we celebrate National Farmers Day! There is no precise data on how this day originated, but some sources say that it may have begun in the early 1800’s when nomadic tribes settled and began to harvest their own food such as wheat, flax, peas, and lentils….
Looking to increase the Vitamin E content in your formulation? Our latest product, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Powder, will deliver those results! d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Powder is a fine, free-flowing white powder with no significant odor or taste. This ingredient is water soluble and can blend smoothly in both liquid or dry formulations. Formulators may opt…
Crafting large amounts of soap is easier than you think and we owe it all to our melt and pour soap bases! Jedwards International supplies a wide range of bases made from a variety of materials. They require no specialized equipment; just heat, add any desired extra ingredients, and pour into a mold! Soap making…
