We’re proud to offer a huge range of sustainable and effective skin care actives from world leading suppliers. From skin brightening to anti-aging, and from barrier repair to anti-inflammatory, our powerful ingredients are ready to transform your next formulation. Continue reading

At HARKE UK & Ireland, we’re passionate about helping formulators stay ahead of the curve. So we’ve researched the top five personal care trends shaping innovation across the personal care market, from TikTok-fuelled teen skincare to sustainable waterless formats. 
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What sets Sinerga Verochic apart from many cosmetic ingredients is the breadth of what it does. Rather than serving a single function, It delivers skin renewal, odour control, intimate care and antimicrobial benefits from a single natural ingredient (derived from Star Anise).

 

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Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin is a premium, plant-derived alternative to animal mucin, created from the nutrient-rich Golden Hibiscus. LABIO’s innovative cold-brew extraction and fermentation technologies are used to produce a low-molecularised phyto-mucin ingredient that provides deep hydration and enhances inner skin elasticity through 10 layers of the stratum corneum.

 

The Science: A Superior Plant-Derived Alternative

INCI: Glycerin, Bacillus Ferment, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract

Plant-derived mucin from the Golden Hibiscus offers equivalent functionality to snail mucin, with superior safety and higher production efficiency. The Golden Hibiscus, a flower that is rich in plant mucilage and minerals, has been used in food and medicine since the early 4th century. 

LABIO’s process utilises two key technologies: 

1. Cold Brewing Extraction: this eco-friendly method optimises the extraction of mucin from the flowers, ensuring an efficient and stable acquisition of the active ingredients. 
2. Fermentation (Bio-Conversion): The fermentation system converts high-molecular-weight mucin into low-molecularised mucin. This bio-converted form is more easily absorbed into the skin, maximising its efficacy deep within the epidermis.

 

Key Benefits and Proven Efficacy

Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin is a high-performance, hybrid ingredient that delivers powerful results, backed by clinical testing:

• Enhanced Skin Elasticity: Improves inner skin elasticity across 10 layers of the stratum corneum, with clinically proven results of up to +15.77% improvement compared to placebo.
• Deep Hydration & Moisture Retention: Offers deep skin firming and moisturising effects, improving moisture retention with up to +45.95% improvement in inner hydration compared to placebo.
• Anti-Aging Potential: Shows superior inhibition of the collagen-degrading enzyme MMP-1 (at concentrations above 2.5%) and enhances skin regeneration (cell proliferation at concentrations above 0.5%) compared to Golden Hibiscus extract alone.
• Superior Absorption: The low-molecular, bio-converted structure ensures active ingredients penetrate effectively for maximum benefit.
• Eco-Friendly Sourcing: Developed using sustainable cold brewing and fermentation-based bio-conversion technology.

 

Key Applications

• Skin care
• Body care

 

What’s Next?

We’re excited to see what formulators will create with this exciting new ingredient. If you’d like to find out more about Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin, request a sample, or discuss your next formulation with our knowledgeable technical team, please get in touch. 

The skincare industry continues to evolve with ingredients that deliver genuine regenerative benefits, and PromaCare-PDRN from Uniproma is capturing attention across the UK and Ireland market. This polydeoxyribonucleotide ingredient offers formulators a scientifically backed solution for creating high-performance skincare products that address multiple skin concerns.

 

What is PromaCare-PDRN?

PromaCare-PDRN is a purified polydeoxyribonucleotide (sodium DNA) ingredient that works at a cellular level to support natural skin regeneration processes. Extracted from salmon milt through a rigorous purification process, PDRN boasts 98% structural homology with human DNA, which is key to its exceptional compatibility and efficacy in skincare applications.

The ingredient functions by stimulating fibroblast growth and activating A2A adenosine receptors. This activation triggers the release of key growth factors including EGF, FGF, IGF and VEGF. The result is a cascade of beneficial effects that support skin health and appearance.

 

Key Benefits for Formulation

PromaCare-PDRN brings several proven advantages to personal care formulations including effectiveness for anti-aging applications, helping improve skin elasticity and firmness and accelerating wound healing and skin repair. It also provides UV protection benefits while offering anti-inflammatory and brightening effects.

 

Applications

The versatility of PromaCare-PDRN makes it suitable for various skincare categories:

• Anti-aging creams and serums targeting wrinkles and loss of firmness
• Repair-focused treatments for damaged or sensitive skin
• Acne care products that support healing and reduce inflammation
• Medical-aesthetic skincare for post-procedure recovery
• Brightening formulations that address uneven skin tone

 

Product Specifications

PromaCare-PDRN is available in multiple formats to suit different formulation needs:

Product	Format	Concentration	Efficacy	Recommended Dosage
PDRN-P	White or light yellow powder solid	–	Anti-inflammatory repair	0.01–2%
PDRN-10000L	Liquid (polyol system)	10,000ppm	Anti-inflammatory repair	0.01–2%
PDRN-5000L	Liquid (polyol system)	5,000ppm	Anti-inflammatory repair	0.01–2%

 

Ready to Explore PromaCare-PDRN?

HARKE UK supplies PromaCare-PDRN across the UK and Ireland. Whether you need technical data sheets, formulation support or samples to trial, our team is here to help you bring innovative skincare solutions to market.

Contact HARKE UK today to discuss how PromaCare-PDRN can enhance your next formulation.