Cosmos Certification - What's changed?
COSMOS is an internationally recognised Organic Certification created in 2002. COSMOS stands for "COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard", which sets certification requirements for organic and natural cosmetics products around the world.
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Trials and tribulations of the current manufacturing supply chain
As we all know, the last year has been exceptional. Whilst we have tried our best to avoid saying the infamous and heavily repeated “we’re in the midst of a global pandemic”, the market is beginning to see the inevitable consequences of a challenging 12 months. Like you, we’ve been focussing on keeping our colleagues safe and our factory open, to keep delivering the products you use to build your business.
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Solid Conditioner Base - Sustainable, Waterless & Without Plastic Packaging
At a time when consumers strive for more environmentally friendly products, our 100% concentrated Solid Condition base is the perfect solution and meets the sustainable needs of many customers. Zero water and reduced need for packaging delivers improved sustainability and on-pack claims, which both brands and consumers are striving for.
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Stephenson and Brexit: What we know
Leaders of the UK and EU are continuing their negotiations to create a Trade Deal from 1st January 2021. The two outcomes of this negotiation are No Deal (Hard Brexit) or a Deal. With a few weeks to go, there are several important questions we would like to address.
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Stephenson launches first ever solid conditioning base
Leading soap base and natural ingredients manufacturer, Stephenson, has launched its first solid conditioning melt and pour base showing its ongoing commitment for sustainability in the personal care market.
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How Covid 19 is enhancing the beauty and cosmetics industry
Hand hygiene is one of the most significant steps we can take to avoid illness and spreading germs. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.
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Product Launch: COSMOS Range
The new formulations (previously accredited under the Soil Association standard) have been updated to meet the latest COSMOS certified standards, presenting greater opportunities for organic based products
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The Growth of Melt and Pour soap base
Back in 2013, Stephenson became the first manufacturer in the world to launch a melt and pour soap base made using 100% RSPO certified sustainable palm and palm kernel oils. Here we take a look at how the melt and pour market has moved on in the time since that groundbreaking innovation…..
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Trends in cosmetics 2020
Covid-19 has impacted normal life in many different ways with the repercussions likely to be felt for a long time to come. The cosmetics and personal care industry has been impacted in a big way too as the trend for hygiene products ensures that global demand stays high. Here we look at some of the latest trends and discover Stephenson’s versatile range of cosmetic bases, which is helping formulators and brands to boost their own business potential.
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Soap Club: Luscious Lemon & Lavender Lather Bar
In this recipe, our #StephensonSoapClub winner Victoria walks us through her winning Crystal Melt & Pour recipe 'Luscious Lemon & Lavender Lather Bar'. Follow along using simple ingredients and your favourite Stephenson Soap Base.
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