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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Backing Britain 2020 - Soap expert, Stephenson to promote youth charity at UK Industry’s First Virtual Expo of Its Kind
30+ Events. 200+ Exhibitors. 5000+ Expected Visitors. 1 Goal: Backing British Industry.
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Soap Club: Love Soap
In this recipe, our #StephensonSoapClub winner Mandy walks us through her winning Crystal Melt & Pour recipe 'Love Soap'. Follow along using simple ingredients and your favourite Stephenson Soap Base.
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Global haircare sector - is there room for growth?
According to Statista, the global hair care market is estimated to be worth about $92.5 billion dollars and expected to climb to over $105 billion by 2025. In this blog, we take a look at some of the reasons why this remains such a growth industry and some of the key trends emerging.
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Soap Club: Peachy Summer Time
In this recipe, our #StephensonSoapClub winner Miray walks us through her winning Crystal Melt & Pour recipe 'Peachy Summer Time'. Follow along using simple ingredients and your favourite Stephenson Soap Base.
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Plastic Free July - how changing our beauty regimes can make a huge difference to the environment.
This month is Plastic Free July, an initiative designed to encourage everyone to work towards a world where plastic waste is a thing of the past. Plastic Free July is a global movement which aims to unite and educate about the effects of single-use plastics and how to get by living without them.
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Durosoft PG10-O - natural emulsifiers for enhancing skin and haircare products
Creating environmentally friendly, clean, and organic skincare or haircare formulations can be challenging particularly when working with organic and natural emulsifiers. But in an ever-increasing eco-friendly cosmetics market where innovation can make or break for brands, satisfying the natural and organic demands of switched-on consumers is critical to success. We explore the possibilities of using Durosoft PG10-O in natural and organic formulations and look at how other brands use Polyglyceryl-10 to captivate their audiences.
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RSPO the challenge we face (Updated)
It's a complex market and challenging product to trace, the finished goods market is littered with claims and lack of clarity.
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