Jedwards International has been sharpening its pencil to create more attractive pricing for several high demand materials. Our desire to create the most competitive pricing for our customers keeps our purchasing department active following the outcome of the harvests of our materials and working closely on our relationships with our suppliers in an effort to…
Category: Oils
Sustainability is Key for the Argan Tree
The fruit of the Argan tree, endemic to Southern Morocco, has enjoyed hundreds of years of locally celebrated usage, unbeknownst to much of the rest of the world. The Berbers, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, have used the fruit of this “Tree of Life” as a source of food, charcoal, firewood and building…
Cha, Cha, Cha CHIA SEED OIL!
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…
Women’s Gold – Shea Nut Products and Socially Responsible Sourcing
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…
December 2016 Coupon Codes
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…
Weighing in on Wintergreen
“And now he shook away the snow of time from the winter-green of memory, and beheld the fair years of his childhood uncovered, fresh, green, and balmy, standing afar off before him.”~ Jean Paul In botany, the term “evergreen” refers to all plants and trees that maintain their greenness throughout the winter. When we hear…
October 2016 Savings!
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)…
Jedwards’ Non-GMO & Kosher Sunflower Products
Everyone loves the aesthetic and versatility of sunflowers! This flower’s history carries centuries of stories, myths, traditions and are often associated with positive values, like truth, loyalty and honesty. Sunflowers are said to have been cultivated and harvested as early as 2,000 BC, initially by the native North Americans. Jedwards International is proud to offer…
NEW PRODUCT: Oat Oil – A Hidden Gem
Oats A crop primarily grown in Europe and North America, Oats (Avena sativa) have a long and distinguished history. Oats have been an important agricultural commodity for both humans and livestock since antiquity. In addition to being an important food source oats have been used in a variety of skin care products. Jedwards is a…
July 2016 Savings!
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.
June 2016 Savings!
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…
Soap Guild 2016
Guess who’s going to the annual Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild? Jedwards is! This is the 19th annual HSCG Conference, which will be held from May19th-May21st. It is located at the Saddlebrook Resort just outside Tampa Florida. We will be displaying samples of a variety of our products. There will also be goodie bags filled with our…