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…
Tag: Ingredients
Welcoming A New Addition to Our Witch Hazel Selection
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…
New Product Update: Microcrystalline Wax – USP
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…
Make Environmentally Friendly Conditioner Bars With Solid Conditioner
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…
MCT Oil: A Hot Ingredient on the Market Right Now!
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…
New Product Alert: Lanolin – EP
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…
NEW: d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Powder
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…
Create Soap Easily With Melt and Pour Soap Bases
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…
Sal Butter Is Back!
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…
The Latest Cedarwood Essential Oil
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,…
New Product: Soap Free Cleansing Base – Syndopour 200 MB
You can steer clear of soap and still be clean! One of our latest product additions is Syndopour 200 MB, an innovative new melt and pour cleanser manufactured by Stephenson that contains absolutely no soap. Like other melt and pour bases, Syndopour 200-MB is a solid, opaque, off-white block with no notable fragrance, intended to…
Allulose (D-Psicose) : New Sweetener Product!
The wait is over, our latest addition to our product line has arrived – Allulose! Allulose, also known as D-Psicose, naturally occurs in small amounts in edible plants and fruits such as figs, jackfruit, and raisins. Because it is produced in such small yields, Allulose is considered a rare sugar and increasing in popularity due…