Category insight: bar soaps on the rise
Following the decline over the past few years, soap bars are making a comeback with sales increasing by 3%. To make the most of this trend here is some information on the growing trends and claims that can make the soap bars category even more attractive in 2019.
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Stephenson sells its final non-core business to Eurodye CTC
Leeds-based Stephenson Group Textile Chemicals has been acquired by Eurodye CTC, a global provider of surface-active products specially developed for the textile industry, based in Belgium
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Series of strategic appointments in the last quarter of 2018
Stephenson has marked the last quarter of 2018 with a series of strategic appointments.
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How to make Christmas decorations with Melt & Pour
The festive season is upon us, and there's no better way to celebrate than making some Christmas soaps! These adorable star decorations will festoon your tree- until you need to wash your hands! They also make a perfect handmade gift for loved ones.
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How to make a charcoal shaving soap
In honour of Movember, we've made these refreshing peppermint shaving soaps- the perfect gift for the moustachioed gentleman in your life. With added kaolin clay, glycerin and a gently exfoliating charcoal embed, this bar produces thick velvety suds that are perfect for shaving, especially when used with a shaving brush.
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Category Insight: 4 Key Trends in Men's Grooming
This month we're dedicating our blog to trends in men's grooming in support of the amazing work of the Movember Foundation, created to fight against men's diseases, namely with their well known Moustache November. So grow yourself a 'tache, and read on to see the interesting developments, and areas with opportunity for growth in this area.
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4 Ways to Innovate Liquid Soaps
Liquid Soap has grown in popularity over time around the world. However, with the personal care market getting more saturated, there are ways how manufacturers and brands can innovate to make the products more exciting with the emerging consumer driven trends.
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Autumn Spice & Sweet Orange Natural Liquid Soap
As the nights close in and the wind gets chilly, cosy up with this autumn spiced sweet orange soap. Made with our Liquid 105 soap base, this recipe is easy to make and can be made organic. Tip: If you soap base goes hazy, make sure to keep mixing and then leave overnight, as most haziness will clear up.
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Packaging Innovations - 3 Key Takeaways for Personal Care Market
We’ve just visited one of the biggest events in packaging, Packaging Innovations in London this month. We’ve got some fascinations to share with you whether you are a small business, manufacturer or a big brand. So read on…
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How to make Marbled Spiced Fig Loaf Soap
Autumn is well and truly here- so to ward off the chilly weather with this soothing and aromatic Spiced Fig soap. Made with our Crystal Oatmeal and Shea soap base, this bar is soothing and luxurious to keep dry winter skin at bay.
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