Jedwards International has a long-standing relationship with hand crafters of soaps and cosmetics, ranging from large-scale businesses to individual hobbyists. Next week, the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild will be hosting their annual conference from April 30th through May 3rd at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas.
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…
Check out our delightful discounts for December! Castor oil has been around for a very long time but is growing in popularity for usage on the hair and skin, as well as a plethora of uses around the house. It is derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plants that grow wild in wastelands across…
Celebrate October with a cart full of savings! Fall is finally here along with Jedwards’ October savings. Please inquire about the awesome products we have picked for this month! October discounts: Use code: FBOct16 for 10% off the following: Perilla Seed Oil (S1430) Echium Oil (S1165) Grape Seed Oil (S1220) Use code: FBOct30 for 30% off the following: Tamanu Butter (B3081)…
September is here along with the autumn savings! Use code: FBSept16 for 10% off the following: Citronella Oil (E1210) Abyssinian Oil (S0990) Cocoa Powder Natural 20/22 Fat (G1120) ***One Coupon Code per customer; cannot be applied to already discounted, tiered pricing or drum pricing.*** EXTRA SAVINGS! Use code: FBSept30 for 30% off the following:…
Many societies have discovered and embraced the value of shea nut butter, and its many beauty and health benefits. Although mainly used as a cooking oil in Africa, demand for shea nut butter in the domestic cosmetic industry has exploded. Jedwards carries a variety of Shea products, including Organic and Fair Trade Certified options.
August is your chance to get a hold of a few specialty products for a bargain! Kokum Butter produced from the seeds of the Kokum tree’s (Garcinia indica) fruit is nature miracle. Kokum remains solid at room temperature and is used in the preparation of confectionery and cosmetics. One of our four eucalyptus oils, Eucalyptus – Smithii Organic (EHM1051) …
If your business is looking for a specialty ingredient to feature on their production line, then Sal butter should definitely be on your next purchase order. Sal Butter is sourced from India, where the collection of Sal seeds, benefits the women who work in the forests, helping to sustain their communities. With a melting point of…
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate this month with products made in the USA! Our Tangerine Cold Pressed Oil along with our yellow and ivory Beeswax Blocks are all discounted in observation of the 4th of July. The lots we currently have in stock for these three products are sourced right here in the USA.
Our collection of soy wax flakes just got upgraded! Jedwards is now carrying Golden Brands’ Soy wax flakes which are tailored to make you candle making experience that much easier. Golden Brands’ soy wax flakes are formulated with partially hydrogenated soybean oil and two of the products we will carry, even come with emulsifiers that allow the soy…
Summer is around the corner and it’s time to be inspired by savings! Quality Cocoa Butter Natural Wafers, refreshing Baobab Oil (Virgin), and fresh-smelling Eucalyptus Oil – Citriodora are all discounted for this month of June. The Eucalyptus Oil – Citriodora differs from the other eucalyptus oils we carry in that it is sourced from…