The castor bean plant Ricinis communis is the source of a highly coveted oil with a long history: Castor oil! Over the years, castor oil has been used for fuel in industrial applications, in folk medicine, and for cosmetic and personal-care formulations with evidence of its usage dating as far back as 4000 BC. Today, it’s a…
We’ve recently added four new cleansing bases to our expanding catalog here at Jedwards International! Pre-formulated bases are a preferred way for small- and large-scale operations to create and sell personal-care products efficiently and cost effectively. They’re easy to use, require little machinery and equipment, and allow manufacturers of any size to produce large quantities…
The plant-based beauty trend is not going away anytime soon! With the rise of veganism and self-care, in addition to a growing percent of the population becoming more conscious of what they’re putting on and into their bodies, natural products are steadily taking over the shelves. Consumers are naturally on the hunt for products formulated…
We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season! As we welcome in the New Year, Jedwards wishes you health, happiness, and success in 2025. If one of your New Years resolutions is to save money while still using quality products, Jedwards is here to help. To kick off 2025, we’re offering 15% off…
Broccoli is a versatile vegetable, enjoyed steamed, sauteed, roasted, or even shredded up in a salad! When a broccoli plant “bolts”, or sprouts yellow flowers, it produces pods of seeds. These seeds are used to grow new broccoli plants; however, they are also the source of an advantageous carrier oil and our latest product: Broccoli…
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…
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…
The Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a tree native to the semi-arid areas in Western and Southern Australia. The Aboriginal Australians have used this aromatic tree for food, medicine, and smoking ceremonies for thousands of years. The wood of the tree is especially important in our industry for the production of our latest essential steam-distilled…
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…
Introducing our newest cedarwood oil to add to your collection – Cedarwood Oil – Himalayan! The evergreen Cedrus deodara, more commonly known as Himalayan cedar or deodar cedar, is a native species of tree in the Himalayan Mountain region. The Himalayan cedar is the national tree of Pakistan and the state tree of Himachal Pradesh,…
Last year, we added Organic Garlic Oil to our catalog. If you’re one to avoid the higher price tag that comes with certified organic products, our new conventional variety of Garlic Oil is for you! Garlic enhances any meal and is found as a culinary staple in many cultures. Before modern medicine, garlic was among…
We’re delighted to add these two new products, expanding our essential oil catalog even further: Ho Leaf Oil and Ho Wood Oil! Both of these oils come from the tree Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum. If that tree sounds at all familiar, it’s because it is also the source of our White Camphor Oil! While derived from…
