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Ingredient Insights9 October 2026 Vantage Agrees New Partnership with The Ingredients Store® to Expand Digital Access to Specialty Ingredients We've agreed a new partnership with Vantage, a global manufacturer of specialty ingredients and natural oils. Our dedicated Vantage collection brings specialty emollients, botanical extracts, humectants, functional ingredients and Lipovol®... Read now →

Ingredient Insights4 Oct 2026 Autumn Candle Making Guide: Container, Pillar & Wax Melts (with Melting Temperature Chart) Get your autumn candle range ready: choose the right wax for container candles, pillars and wax melts, follow our step-by-step... Read →
The Trend Edit1 Oct 2026 Autumn Essentials: The Best Essential Oils, Carrier Oils and Butters for Seasonal Formulations Get set for autumn with the best essential oils, carrier oils and butters for balms, creams, candles and reed diffusers:... Read →
Ingredient Insights1 Oct 2026 What is an INCI name? A plain guide for makers INCI names explained: what they are, how to read them, worked examples from natural oils and essential oils, and the... Read →
Ingredient Insights1 Oct 2026 Cold pressed vs refined carrier oils: what's the difference? Cold pressed or refined? How the two processes differ, what that means for colour, scent, consistency and shelf life, and... Read →
Ingredient Insights1 Oct 2026 Golden Wax 464, Golden Wax 494 or Nature Wax C3: which soy wax should you use? Three soy waxes, three different jobs. Our side-by-side guide to choosing between Golden Wax 464, Golden Wax 494 and Nature... Read →
The Trend Edit13 Aug 2026 10 Summer Essential Oils and Natural Ingredients for Seasonal Formulations Summer product development is increasingly about more than simply adding a tropical fragrance. Current beauty, personal care and home fragrance... Read →
The Trend Edit11 Mar 2026 The Top Essential Oils Every Maker Needs in 2026 Discover the top essential oils every maker needs in 2026. From lavender and peppermint to frankincense and rosemary, explore the... Read →
The Trend Edit29 Jan 2026 MCT Oil: Why Demand Is Expanding Across Beauty, Wellness & Nutrition We explore how Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) oil has evolved from a niche supplement ingredient into a core functional input across... Read →
Ingredient Insights16 Sep 2025 From Your Door to Store: How to Build a Brand Every big brand started small — often at the kitchen table, with a handful of ingredients and a spark of... Read →

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