Considered the oldest known cultivated tree in the world, Olea europaea, or the olive tree, could be found throughout the Mediterranean basin over 6000 years ago, before written language was invented. The appearance of olives throughout history has been documented and observed.
The nature of raw ingredients can be confusing to those new to the market.
As with any industry, there are trends that are observed in the raw ingredient market. It’s never quite clear how these trends gain momentum. The latest material to take the bulk wholesale cosmetic industry by storm is Marula Oil. Jedwards International is thrilled to be adding Virgin Organic Marula Oil to our ever-growing list of…
With such a vast array of natural oils on the market today, it’s no wonder that occasionally some confusion crops up about oils that seem very similar, yet are so very different. In an effort to satisfy overwhelming customer demand for additional materials, Jedwards International has added Cassia Oil to their product list.
Many of us today primarily relate the word “chia” to the once famous pet plant that took the retail industry by storm in the 1980’s. A clever ram shaped object that grew sprouts became a trendy gift idea, changing the face of Christmas for several years. Nowadays, the term chia, which is a species of…
The word soap, from the Latin root “sopa” has created abundant interest throughout time, and much original usage speculation, as well as the first introduction into civilization, has been debated. There is a fascinating re-publication, originally published prior to 1923, aptly titled, “The Handbook of Soap Manufacture,” by W.H. Simmons and H.A. Appleton, which…
One late April day, as rainy season winds its way into the Ghana landscape, a group of women gathered at a newly formed women’s cooperative to discuss the challenges of harvesting shea nuts, otherwise known there as “Women’s Gold.” The physical demands of working long hours in the hot sun, stooping over to hand…
We are excited to be carrying a new miraculous oil: Virgin Marula Oil sourced from Namibia! This oil is derived from the legendary Marula tree, native to Southern Africa and parts of East and West Africa, growing to be up to 18 feet tall. Fun fact about the Marula tree is that it’s dioecious, meaning these trees have…
Argan nut oil is the rarest vegetable oil in the world. It has been used for centuries by the Berbers, who have depended on the tree for fuel, shelter and food, getting a quarter of their daily fat intake from the oil. Known as “Liquid Gold”, Argan nut oil is rich in essential Omega 6…
