Cosmetics – The Jedwards Blog

Igniting Change With Sustainable Palm

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 By Alexandra Boehme

By purchasing Palm Done Right products, you support ethical and sustainable production of palm oil for a better and brighter future in the palm oil industry. In recognition of this, customers that order Jedwards’ sustainable palm products are encouraged to request a complementary Palm Done Right Candle. If you place an online order for any of of the products listed above and would like a Palm Done Right candle, please include an order comment note. Limited supply of candles so be sure to request yours quickly!

Spooky Ingredients to Add to Your Cauldron this October

Posted on October 8, 2024 By Alexandra Boehme

Pumpkin Seed Oil – Plenty of Reasons to Smile You’ve heard of Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, & Olive Oil but what about Pumpkin Seed Oil? Many are aware of early use and cultivation of pumpkins in the Americas, but in fact it is Austrians who first cultivated the unique variety which produces seeds without hulls…

Helianthus Annuus: The Gold Standard for Flower Power

Posted on August 26, 2024 By Alexandra Boehme

It’s hard to say where in the world Sunflowers are best-loved, or in which culture they are most deeply rooted. Between 1-2 million years old, they are native to the Americas but also have a long history of cultivation in other parts of the world. Considered the “fourth sister” by eastern Indigenous Americans, this Asteraceae…

Game-Changers: Natural Ingredients That Are Winning Big in Sports & Wellness Products

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 By Alexandra Boehme

Over the last decade, worldwide participation in organized sports—and athletic endeavors in general—has been trending upwards. We can point to many possible factors for this global increase in engagement. While universal shifts in culture have played a role, exposure to thousands of sports (old and new) continues to spread rapidly through screens & social media….

NEW: Mango Butter – Low Melt (Olein)!

Posted on April 4, 2024 By Rachel Watts

Jedwards International is a long-time supplier of conventional and organic-certified mango butter, a natural material extracted from the kernel of Mangifera indica. This versatile ingredient is coveted by cosmetics and food formulators for its high oxidative stability and naturally high content of non-saponifiables. Our latest mango derivative offers additional benefits with the arrival of Mango…

NEW PRODUCT: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Posted on November 29, 2023 By Rachel Watts

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: Ginkgo Biloba Extract

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 By Rachel Watts

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…

NEW: Kukui Nut Oil – Virgin Organic

Posted on October 11, 2023 By Samantha Warren

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…

NEW Product: Propylene Glycol – USP

Posted on August 30, 2023 By Samantha Warren

Our latest addition to our product portfolio is an essential ingredient for several formulations: Propylene Glycol – USP! As an odorless, colorless, and tasteless liquid, Propylene Glycol – USP is a synthetic fluid largely used across a variety of industries. With an abundance of versatile properties, propylene glycol performs as a solvent to dissolve substances. …

NEW: Cedarwood Oil – Cupressus Funebris Organic

Posted on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 By Rachel Watts

Cupressus funebris, also known as the Chinese weeping cypress tree, is a mid-sized coniferous tree native to southwestern and central China. The largest of these trees can grow upwards of 100 feet tall and are typically cultivated as ornamental trees for their graciously weeping branches. Not only are these trees prized for their elegant look,…

NEW: Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 By Rachel Watts

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: Star Anise – Organic

Posted on July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 By Rachel Watts

Searching for an organic certified Star Anise oil? We got you covered! Star Anise, also known by its botanical name Illicium verum, is a medium-sized flowering tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. The star-shaped seed pods of the fruit are collected, dried, and used as a spice in wide range of culinary applications….