At HARKE UK & Ireland, we’re passionate about helping formulators stay ahead of the curve. In our recent webinar, hosted by Amelia Roberts and Dil Sarker, we spotlighted five key personal care trends shaping innovation across skincare and haircare, from TikTok-fuelled teen skincare to sustainable waterless formats.Continue reading
Say Hello to Microplastic-Free Opacifiers with Miracare® OPR-2 & Miracare® Biopacify
Tighter microplastics regulations and growing consumer demand for cleaner, greener ingredients are two pressing issues hitting both the personal and homecare industries right now. So how can formulators adapt to these requirements, ensuring they remain responsible, eco-conscious and compliant with regulation changes without jeopardising product performance? Syensqo’s Miracare® range is your answer!Continue reading
Introducing Cerafy™ Mix Repair: Syensqo’s New Skin Barrier Solution
Cerafy™ Mix Repair is a breakthrough ingredient from Syensqo with powerful skin barrier repair capabilities. Formulators can now use Cerafy™ Mix Repair to deliver remarkable hydration, protection, and soothing effects, transforming their personal care formulations.Continue reading
Solid Beauty Bars: Shampoo, Body Wash and Conditioning
Over recent years, solid beauty bars have become a rising trend, either as shampoo, body wash, or hair conditioner. Syndet bars have been around for some time – the most well-known in the retail market is the Dove Beauty Bar, which can be used as a conventional soap bar for both body wash and shampoo.Continue reading
DeCORE™ TOS: Advanced Corrosion Protection from Verdant Specialty Solutions
In industrial cleaning and metal treatment, effective corrosion protection is vital to maintaining efficiency, extending equipment life, and ensuring safety. HARKE UK & Ireland is pleased to introduce DeCORE™ TOS from Verdant Specialty Solutions, a powerful corrosion inhibitor designed specifically to enhance your industrial cleaning formulations.Continue reading
Amino Collagen: A Vegan Collagen Alternative That Lifts, Tones & Protects
HARKE UK & Ireland is proud to present Amino Collagen from Sinerga, an exciting new ingredient developed for formulators who are seeking a powerful, plant-based alternative to animal-derived collagen. Continue reading
Dermalcare® AVOLIA MB: A Natural Alternative to Non-Volatile Silicones in Haircare
At HARKE UK & Ireland, we know that formulators and product managers are under growing pressure to create haircare products that perform exceptionally – while also ticking every box for natural origin, biodegradability, and clean beauty standards. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Dermalcare® AVOLIA MB, a next-generation ingredient from our principal supplier Syensqo.Continue reading
Sustainable Suspension in Home and Personal Care with Rheozan® BLC & Rheozan® BLC W
When it comes to formulating home and personal care products, two things are always key: sustainability and performance. HARKE UK & Ireland is proud to spotlight not one, but two suspension agents from Syensqo that deliver on both fronts. Rheozan® BLC and Rheozan® BLC W are designed to enhance formulation aesthetics, stability, and eco-credentials across home and personal care.Continue reading