August Sizzling Savings

Enjoy the hazy, lazy days of summer by saving money when you purchase select ingredients from Jedwards International.  This August save 10% off small pack sizes on the following materials:  Almond Oil – Sweet (S1000), Clove Bud Oil (E1055) and Carnauba Wax – T1 (B4030).  Please note, the discount applies to gallons, pails and small…

Let’s Make your Month with these May Discounts!

It’s that time once again to jump on savings at Jedwards International.  The ingredients that are being offered at 10% off for the month of May are Almond Oil – Sweet (S1000), Tea Tree Oil – Australian (EHM1141) and Menthol Crystals (B4095).  Please note, the discount applies to gallons, pails and small pack sizes only;…

Anticipating April Discounts

Let’s celebrate the end of a dismal winter with 10% off for the month of April only for the ingredients listed below.  Offered at a great savings are Apricot Kernel Oil (S1010), Peppermint Oil – Arvensis (E1015) and Castor Wax Flakes (B4085).  Please note, the discount applies to gallons, pails, and small pack sizes only;…

Making Scents of Lavender

Lavender is a popular scent, considered to be a must-have ingredient in a formulator’s repertoire of essential oils.  Its aromatherapeutic qualities have been cherished throughout the world for thousands of years.  Lavender is one of the most popular and best adapted perennial flowering plants in the world. 

Characterizing Cocoa Powder

As Valentine’s Day descends upon us, lovers worldwide will be agonizing over the perfect offering to reflect heartfelt feelings for their significant others.  Chocolate products go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day.  According to USA Today, consumers will spend approximately $1.8 million on chocolate products for Valentine’s Day in 2018.  What a perfect time to…

Win for your Valentine!

We’re running a contest!  How many pieces of individual candies are in this vase?   UPDATE:  The winner of the contest, with the winning guess on Facebook of 375, is Amy Barnes. The actual number of candy pieces was 371!  Thanks to all who participated.  Happy Valentine’s Day!  Submitting a guess could win you or…

The Down Low on Jojoba Beads

I have always been fascinated with Jojoba, my enchantment extending far past its pronunciation, “hə-ˈhō-bə”.  Extracted from seeds of the jojoba plant, this carrier oil is different from other seed oils in that Jojoba Oil is a mixture of long chain monounsaturated liquid wax esters, whereas other seed oils are made of triglycerides.  Read on. …

Kalahari to the Rescue

I have fond memories of neighborhood barbeques on hot, summer nights in my youth.  Ultimately, the evening would end with devouring sweet, delicious watermelon slices.   However, the biggest quandary I recall was, “What do I do with those pesky seeds?”