You butter believe it: we’ve brought Sal Butter back to our catalog. This natural ingredient is a popular component for topical personal care products. Extracted from the seeds of the Shorea robusta tree, the butter is refined into an off-white solid at room temperature material with minimal odor. Shorea robusta is native to India and…
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,…
While turmeric may tend to stain your fingertips, this dish-elevating spice has a long history of use. A rhizome of the ginger family, Curcuma longa is native to the Indian subcontinent. It has been used across Southeast Asia for centuries, and has seen increased usage in the West in recent years. Originating as a dye,…
With summer just months away, it’s important to start planning for the harsh sun rays ahead of time. Our latest product addition is an ingredient commonly found in physical mineral sunscreen: zinc oxide! Zinc oxide is obtained from the vaporization and oxidation of metallic zinc. This process yields an odorless, powdery white to yellow material….
Looking for an exotic new oil with an extra antioxidant kick? Our latest product addition is definitely a contender. We’ve recently added Buah Merah Oil to our ever-growing product line, a viscous red oil cold-pressed extracted from the fruit of the Pandanus conoidus plant. It is believed that Buah Merah fruit is one of the…
What is Fractionation? Fractionate means to divide or break up; to separate (a mixture) into different portions, especially by a fractional process. In a general sense, fractionation is any process in which a mixture is separated into its different components (fractions). The term “fractionation” can also be used in the general and common context for…
While cruelty free products are necessary for a vegan lifestyle, you don’t need to follow a vegan diet to support initiatives in favor of eliminating practices that harm animals or provide them with sub-par treatment. Many consumers agree that animal testing is unnecessary today with our history and knowledge of the products we use. Furthermore,…
Mandarin oranges and tangerines were once a common Christmas gift in the west, a tradition inspired by the Lunar New Year, where oranges represent good fortune. Oranges (a fruit which doesn’t grow well in most of the United States) would come from Japan beginning in November. Today, with oranges largely available year round in grocery…
Shopping for a particular item and see that it’s tagged as COSMOS-Compliant? Some may wonder, what does this mean? Well, we are here to educate and offer two new products that meet the criteria! Our new Shampoo and Lotion bases from Stephenson are now available and both are Cosmos Compliant. They’re replacing our previously offered…
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…
Mineral oil is an incredibly popular ingredient used by a variety of industries, ranging from cosmetic and personal-care manufacturing to mechanical work and engineering. The term “mineral oil” itself is often quite broad and applies to several different types of petroleum-based oils. The mineral oil supplied by Jedwards International is commonly known as “liquid paraffin”…
