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GA4: Revolutionizing Analytics for Soap Makers, Artisans and Small Businesses

GA4: Revolutionizing Analytics for Soap Makers, Artisans and Small Businesses

In today's digital age, data-driven decision-making has become crucial to running a successful small business.

How to get the most of your soap and shampoo bars and prevent cracking

How to get the most of your soap and shampoo bars and prevent cracking

We all love nice looking and beautifully scented soaps and shampoo bars, but... they are not always appealing once they've been left sitting in bubbly water, cracking or even sliding into your sink or bath tub.

Read on and get more of your bars

Why Should You Design Out Plastic Waste?

Why Should You Design Out Plastic Waste?

5 reasons why it's time to design sustainably and send plastic packing.

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Be naturally bold and create standout soaps with Stephenson’s Crystal Natural Range

Be naturally bold and create standout soaps with Stephenson’s Crystal Natural Range

Soap making has always been an art, and when done well illustrates a beautiful balance of creativity, chemistry, and care. Whether you are an independent, niche brand or a passionate crafter working from home, soap making is not just about function; it’s about telling a story using scent, colour, and texture.

Crystal Natural Range Guidebook

Crystal Natural Range Guidebook

Designed with both the artisan and the environment in mind, these two new Melt & Pour bases offer soap crafters the best of all worlds: incredible clarity, rich colour payoff, and a formulation that’s 99.9% natural, without the use of sulphates and detergents.

Stephenson makes a splash at NYSCC 2025

Stephenson makes a splash at NYSCC 2025

From 3 to 4 June, the Stephenson team took to the dazzling floors of the Javits Center in New York City for NYSCC Suppliers Day – a premier event in the global cosmetic and personal care calendar.

Stephenson partners with Brenntag to distribute Durosoft range in Europe

Stephenson partners with Brenntag to distribute Durosoft range in Europe

Stephenson, a leading innovator and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products and ingredients, has announced a strategic European distribution partnership with Brenntag Gmbh (‘Brenntag’), the global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution.

From concept to consumer: 5 top tips for developing and launching a successful new product

From concept to consumer: 5 top tips for developing and launching a successful new product

In the fiercely competitive world of skin and personal care products, launching a successful new product is both an art and a science. Brands must be able to match evolving consumer expectations, tightening regulations, and increased demand for transparency and sustainability. Those who do it right, create products that truly stand out.

6 reasons why collaboration drives growth and innovation in new product development

6 reasons why collaboration drives growth and innovation in new product development

Whether with suppliers, formulation labs or brands, working together can unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in formulation excellence, ingredient technology, and product performance. Here are six insightful reasons why collaboration drives growth and excellence in beauty product development.

Hybrid beauty meets its match: Why polyglyceryl esters are powering the future of skincare innovation

Hybrid beauty meets its match: Why polyglyceryl esters are powering the future of skincare innovation

While the concept of multifunctional beauty isn’t new, the evolution of hybrid beauty is taking the term a step further by embracing advanced ingredients that work harder and smarter across a broader range of product types.

Is green chemistry shaping the future of the beauty industry?

Is green chemistry shaping the future of the beauty industry?

The personal care industry is at a pivotal moment in its journey toward sustainability and environmental responsibility. Not only do consumers expect their chosen brands to act ethically when developing new products, but functionality and sensory appeal remain top priorities for them too.

From bars to brilliance: Why solid formats are leading the sustainability shift

From bars to brilliance: Why solid formats are leading the sustainability shift

Sustainability in beauty and personal care is essential. At Stephenson, we recognize that meeting consumer demand for responsible products is crucial, and we're committed to delivering high-performance solutions without sacrificing sustainability.

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