# O&3 > O&3 — The Oil Family. A British family-founded wholesale supplier of over 950 natural oil ingredients, butters, waxes, extracts, and more. With 40+ years of heritage and operations across the UK, EU (Poland), and USA, O&3 serves formulators, indie brands, cosmetic chemists, and product developers across 70 countries. Every product is traceable to source across 45 countries of origin, and the company is committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and zero-waste production. O&3 is not a retailer. We are a B2B wholesale ingredient supplier. Our customers are businesses and professionals who formulate and manufacture products — including cosmetic chemists, indie brand founders, contract manufacturers, R&D teams, and product developers working in beauty, personal care, aromatherapy, nutrition, food, pharmaceuticals, candles, household cleaning, and animal care. Minimum order quantities are low to support emerging brands, with scalable supply for larger manufacturers. ## About O&3 - [Home](https://www.oand3.com/): The central hub of the O&3 website, showcasing our product range, featured ingredients, services, and current trends. - [Our Story](https://www.oand3.com/our-story/): Founded by three siblings — Jennifer, Eleanor, and Thomas Kerfoot — who grew up surrounded by the oil industry. O&3 is the next generation of natural oil supply, combining 40+ years of family heritage with a modern, transparent approach. 950+ products, 45 countries of origin, selling to 70 countries, 80+ team members. - [Vision and Values](https://www.oand3.com/our-story/vision-and-values/): O&3's guiding principles — a commitment to sustainability, community, innovation, and the belief that better ingredients make better products. - [What We Offer](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/): Overview of all services: wholesale ingredient supply, contract manufacturing, formulation support, and dedicated account management. - [Get in Touch](https://www.oand3.com/contact-us/): Contact page for wholesale enquiries, samples, quotes, and partnership discussions. - [Client Application](https://www.oand3.com/client-application/): Apply to become an O&3 wholesale client. ## Products O&3 supplies over 950 natural oil ingredients across 11 product categories. Products are available in conventional, organic, COSMOS-certified, zero-waste, kosher, halal, vegan, and gluten-free variants. The full, searchable product database is at /products/. Individual product pages include INCI name, country of origin, certifications, technical data, and sample/quote requests. - [All Products](https://www.oand3.com/products/): Full searchable database of 950+ ingredients — cold-pressed oils, essential oils, butters, waxes, extracts, and more. - [Product Finder](https://www.oand3.com/product-finder/): Interactive three-step tool to find the right ingredient by functionality (e.g. anti-aging, antioxidant, soothing), aroma profile, and colour. Ideal for formulators narrowing down options. - [Oli — AI Ingredient Expert](https://www.oand3.com/oli): O&3's AI assistant, trained on the full ingredient database. Helps formulators, chemists, and brand developers identify the right natural ingredients for their specific formulation needs. "The O&3 experience, supercharged." ### Product Categories - [Cold Pressed Oils](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/cold-pressed-oils/): 178 cold-pressed oils from seeds, nuts, and fruits — minimally processed, nutrient-rich, zero-waste. Ideal for skincare, haircare, and supplement formulation. Examples: Acai Berry, Sweet Almond, Amaranth, Amla, Argan, Avocado, Baobab, Black Seed, Cranberry, Hemp, Jojoba, Marula, Plum, Prickly Pear, Raspberry, Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn. - [Essential Oils](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/essential-oils/): Aromatic plant extracts for aromatherapy, fragrance, personal care, and functional formulation. Includes COSMOS Natural approved options. - [Refined Oils](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/refined-oils/): Processed oils offering consistent colour, odour, and stability — suitable for formulations requiring neutral profiles. - [Infused Oils](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/infusions/): Carrier oils infused with botanicals for targeted skin and wellness benefits. - [Butters](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/butters/): Solid and semi-solid plant butters including Shea, Cocoa, Mango, Almond, Avocado, and more. Rich in fatty acids for emollient and occlusive applications. - [Waxes](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/waxes/): Natural waxes for candles, cosmetics, and home fragrance formulation, including Beeswax and plant-based alternatives. - [Extracts](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/extracts/): Botanical extracts delivering concentrated actives for functional formulations. - [Exfoliants](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/exfoliants/): Natural, plastic-free exfoliant materials including Pumice, Rosehip Shells, and other zero-waste alternatives to microbeads. - [Soap Bases](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/soap-bases/): Melt-and-pour and liquid soap bases for easy product formulation, including Castile and specialty variants. - [Waters](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/waters/): Floral and botanical waters (hydrosols) for toning, formulation, and fragrance applications. - [Absolutes](https://www.oand3.com/wholesale-products/absolutes/): Highly concentrated aromatic extracts from delicate flowers — used in high-end perfumery and cosmetics. ### Products by Certification & Type - [Organic](https://www.oand3.com/products/organic/): COSMOS Organic and Soil Association certified organic oils and ingredients. - [Vegan Friendly](https://www.oand3.com/products/vegan-friendly/): Products containing no animal-derived ingredients, suitable for vegan-certified formulations. - [Kosher](https://www.oand3.com/products/kosher/): Produced in accordance with Jewish dietary laws, certified for use in Kosher-compliant products. - [Halal](https://www.oand3.com/products/halal/): Ingredients certified as permissible under Islamic law for Halal-compliant formulations. - [Gluten Free](https://www.oand3.com/products/gluten-free/): Ingredients confirmed free from gluten contamination — suitable for sensitive-skin and food-adjacent formulations. - [Carrier Oils](https://www.oand3.com/products/carrier-oils/): A curated selection of carrier oils for aromatherapy blending and topical applications. ## Services - [What We Offer](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/): Overview of O&3's full service offering beyond ingredient supply. - [Contract Manufacturing](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/contract-manufacturing/): Low minimum order quantity (MOQ) manufacturing services for cosmetic, personal care, nutrition, and pet care brands — from concept through to finished product. Carbon-efficient, cost-effective. - [Formulation](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/formulation/): Custom formulation development support. O&3's experienced team helps brands create unique, effective product formulations using natural oil ingredients. Multiple manufacturing techniques available. ## Industries We Serve O&3 supplies ingredients and services to professionals and businesses across eight core industries. - [Industries Overview](https://www.oand3.com/industries/): Fulloverview of the markets O&3 serves. - [Beauty and Personal Care](https://www.oand3.com/industries/beauty-and-personal-care/): Skincare, haircare, bodycare, lip care, and beyond — premium natural oils for healthier, high-performance beauty formulations. - [Aromatherapy & Massage](https://www.oand3.com/industries/aromatherapy-and-massage/):Essential oils and carrier blends ideal for therapeutic aromatherapy,massage products, and wellness formulations. - [Candles & Home Fragrance](https://www.oand3.com/industries/candles-and-home-fragrance/): Fragrant oils, waxes, and botanical ingredients for candle making and home ambiance products. - [Household & Cleaning](https://www.oand3.com/industries/household-and-cleaning/): Eco-friendly natural oils and actives for effective, sustainable cleaning formulations. - [Food and Beverage](https://www.oand3.com/industries/food-and-beverage/): Food-grade natural oils for culinary applications, beverages, and food product development. - [Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements](https://www.oand3.com/industries/nutritional-vitamins-supplements/): Pure, premium oils for nutraceutical, supplement, and wellness product formulation. - [Pharmaceuticals](https://www.oand3.com/industries/pharmaceuticals/): High-quality oils meeting pharmaceutical-grade standards for topical, ingestible, and specialist applications. - [Animal & Pet Care](https://www.oand3.com/industries/animal-and-pet-care/): Safe, effective natural oils for pet grooming, supplements, and animal wellness products. ## Sustainability Sustainability is central to O&3's identity, structured around three pillars: People, Planet, and Process. - [Sustainability](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/): O&3's sustainability overview — People (community welfare, women's empowerment, fair pay), Planet (responsible sourcing, biodiversity, eco-harvesting), and Process (waste reduction, energy efficiency, transparency). - [Accreditations](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/accreditation/): Full list of O&3's certifications and accreditations — see section below. - [Sourcing & Origin](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/sourcing-and-origin/): Ingredient traceability from farm to formulation — 45 countries of origin, farmer cooperatives, ethical supply chains. - [Zero Waste](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/zero-waste/): O&3's zero-waste product range and upcycled ingredient initiatives — turning production by-products into premium formulation materials. - [Sustainable Beauty](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/sustainable-beauty/): Guidance on formulating sustainable beauty products using natural, ethically sourced ingredients. ## Accreditations & Certifications O&3 holds the following industry accreditations across food safety, organic certification, and sustainable sourcing: - [Accreditations Page](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/accreditation/): Full details of all certifications with descriptions. - **BRCGS Start!** — Food safety certification for SMEs, demonstrating rigorous safety protocols. - **ISO 9001:2015** — Global Quality Management Systems standard ensuring consistency, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement. - **HACCP** — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification covering production and distribution. - **COSMOS Organic Certified** — International standard for natural and organic cosmetics; one of the most rigorous certifications in the industry. Available in UK and Poland facilities. - **COSMOS Natural Approved** — For safe, sustainable natural ingredients (UK and Poland). - **DA / Food Organic** — Organic food and beverage certification, free from synthetic pesticides. - **USDA NOP Certified** — American organic certification for food-grade products. - **RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)** — Confirms palm oil sourced without deforestation or environmental harm. - **Kosher Certified** — Products compliant with Jewish dietary law. - **FDA Facility Certified** — US registration confirming compliance with cosmetics regulations. - **Soil Association** — UK organic certification body partnership. ## Knowledge Hub & Stories O&3's Stories section is a rich resource for formulators and brand developers — covering ingredient guides, trend reports, supplier origin stories, formulation advice, and industry analysis. - [Stories Hub](https://www.oand3.com/stories/): Main knowledge hub index. - [All Articles](https://www.oand3.com/stories/articles/): Full archive of 100+ articles. ### Content Categories - [Trends & Innovation](https://www.oand3.com/stories/category/trends-and-innovation/) - [Ingredients in Focus](https://www.oand3.com/stories/category/ingredients-in-focus/) - [Wellness](https://www.oand3.com/stories/category/wellness/) - [Skincare](https://www.oand3.com/stories/category/skincare/) - [Sustainability](https://www.oand3.com/stories/category/sustainability/) ### 2026 Trend Report Series - [Wellness in Beauty & Personal Care — Trend Report 2026](https://www.oand3.com/stories/wellness-in-beauty-personal-care-trend-report-2026/): O&3's flagship annual trend report covering six macro trends shaping beauty formulation in 2026. - [The Macro Forces Shaping Beauty & Personal Care in 2026](https://www.oand3.com/stories/the-macro-forces-shaping-beauty-personal-care-in-2026/) - [2026 Trend Spotlight — The Personal Barrier](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-the-personal-barrier/): Adaptive skincare for modern lifestyles — barrier function and skin resilience ingredients. - [2026 Trend Spotlight — Sensorial Wellness](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-sensorial-wellness/): Texture as a functional driver in formulation. - [2026 Trend Spotlight — Functional Minimalism](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-functional-minimalism/): Fewer products, higher purpose — multifunctional ingredients. - [2026 Trend Spotlight — Plant Intelligence & Climate-Adaptive Ingredients](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-plant-intelligence-climate-adaptive-ingredients/) - [2026 Trend Spotlight — Circular & Upcycled Ingredient Sourcing](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-circular-upcycled-ingredient-sourcing/): Sustainability as a strategic advantage — upcycled and circular ingredient systems. - [2026 Trend Spotlight — Oil-Based Fragrance Systems](https://www.oand3.com/stories/2026-trend-report-ingredient-spotlight-oil-based-fragrance-systems/) - [From Prediction to Progress: How 2025 Trends Are Shaping 2026](https://www.oand3.com/stories/from-prediction-to-progress-how-2025-trends-shaped-the-future-of-beauty-in-2026/) ### Featured & Popular Articles - [The Future of Fragrance: Pulse Points & Oil-Based Fragrances](https://www.oand3.com/stories/the-future-of-fragrance-pulse-points-oil-based-fragrances/): How oil-based personal fragrances are replacing traditional alcohol-based formats. - [World Sleep Day: Ingredients for Sleep Formulation](https://www.oand3.com/stories/world-sleep-day-ingredients-for-sleep-formulation/): Natural ingredients for sensory-led sleep products. - [A Supplier Story | Organic Plum Oil](https://www.oand3.com/stories/a-supplier-story-organic-plum-oil/): Traceability and ethics behind O&3's organic plum oil. - [Oil-Based Fragrances & The Roles They Play in 2026's Trends](https://www.oand3.com/stories/oil-based-fragrances-the-roles-they-play-in-2026s-trends/) - [The Onion Effect — Why Onion Oil is Transforming Haircare in 2026](https://www.oand3.com/stories/the-onion-effect-why-onion-oil-is-transforming-haircare-in-2026/) - [The Science of Simplicity | K-Beauty and J-Beauty Natural Innovation](https://www.oand3.com/stories/the-science-of-simplicity-what-k-beauty-and-j-beauty-teach-us-about-natural-innovation/) - [Gentle by Nature | Children's Skincare & Natural Ingredients](https://www.oand3.com/stories/gentle-by-nature-why-childrens-skincare-is-turning-to-natural-ingredients/) - [Farm to Formulation | Zero-Waste Natural Oil Production](https://www.oand3.com/stories/farm-to-formulation-zero-waste-natural-oil-production/) - [A Supplier Story | Extra Virgin Olive Oil](https://www.oand3.com/stories/a-supplier-story-extra-virgin-olive-oil/) - [A Supplier Story | Australian Tea Tree Oil](https://www.oand3.com/stories/a-supplier-story-australian-tea-tree-oil/) - [A Supplier Story | Castor Oil](https://www.oand3.com/stories/a-supplier-story-castor-oil/) - [A Supplier Story | Kalahari Melon and Baobab Oil](https://www.oand3.com/stories/a-supplier-story-from-seeds-to-sustainability/) - [Why Is Sea Buckthorn Harvested at Night?](https://www.oand3.com/stories/why-is-sea-buckthorn-harvested-at-night/) - [Your Guide to Essential Oils](https://www.oand3.com/stories/your-guide-to-essential-oils/) - [What Are Cold Pressed Oils And Their Uses?](https://www.oand3.com/stories/what-are-cold-pressed-oils-and-their-uses/) - [The Power of Sterols for Skin Barrier Repair](https://www.oand3.com/stories/the-power-of-sterols-for-skin-barrier-repair/) - [$115 Billion by 2028 | Why the Men's Grooming Market is Just Getting Started](https://www.oand3.com/stories/mens-grooming-market-just-getting-started/) - [Embracing Natural Oils for HormoneHealth](https://www.oand3.com/stories/embracing-natural-oils-for-hormone-health/) - [Natural Wax Alternatives](https://www.oand3.com/stories/natural-wax-alternatives/) - [Baobab Oil: Blending Tradition with Modern Beauty](https://www.oand3.com/stories/baobab-oil-blending-tradition-with-modern-beauty/) ## Landing Pages & Campaigns - [2026 Trend Report — Wellness in Beauty & Personal Care](https://www.oand3.com/wellness-in-beauty-personal-care-2026/): Lead magnet landing page for O&3's free 2026 Trend Report PDF, covering six formulation-driven trends: The Personal Barrier, Sensorial Wellness, Functional Minimalism, Plant Intelligence, Circular Systems, and Oil-Based Fragrances. - [O&3 España — Ingredientes Naturales al por Mayor](https://www.oand3.com/ingredientes-naturales-al-por-mayor/): Spanish-language landing page for wholesale buyers in Spain and Spanish-speaking markets. Features the full product range, certifications, and Spanish contact line (+34 935 95 74 84). O&3 exhibits at in-cosmetics Global. - [Animal & Pet Care — Trending Naturally 2025](https://www.oand3.com/animal-pet-care-trending-naturally-2025/): Campaign page covering natural oil trends in the animal and pet care market. - [Polska](https://www.oand3.com/polska/): Polish-language page for the EU market, linked to O&3's Poland manufacturing facility. ## Tools & AI - [Oli — AI Ingredient Expert](https://www.oand3.com/oli): O&3's AI chatbot trained on the full database of 950+ natural oils, butters, waxes, and more. Designed for formulators, cosmetic chemists, and brand developers who need intelligent ingredient guidance. Ask Oli about suitable emollients, actives, carrier oils, or sustainable alternatives for any formulation challenge. - [Product Finder](https://www.oand3.com/product-finder/): Guided three-step ingredient selector filtering by function, aroma, and colour. Outputs a shortlist of matching products from the full database. ## Company Information - [Our Story](https://www.oand3.com/our-story/): History, leadership (Jennifer, Eleanor, and Thomas Kerfoot), and company ethos. - [Vision and Values](https://www.oand3.com/our-story/vision-and-values/): O&3's founding principles and long-term mission. - [Sustainability](https://www.oand3.com/sustainability/): Full sustainability framework across People, Planet, and Process. - [Careers](https://www.oand3.com/careers/): Open positions at O&3. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.oand3.com/terms-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.oand3.com/privacy-policy/) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.oand3.com/cookie-policy/) ## Optional - [Sitemap Index](https://www.oand3.com/sitemap_index.xml): Full XML sitemap for crawling all pages and products. - [Wellness Trend Report 2025 (archived)](https://www.oand3.com/stories/trending-naturally-wellness-in-beauty-and-personal-care-2025/): Previous year's trend report for historical context. - [Contract Manufacturing](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/contract-manufacturing/): Low-MOQ manufacturing for finished product brands. - [Formulation Services](https://www.oand3.com/what-we-offer/formulation/)