Category: Chemlink News

HydroxyPro-Lift: A Targeted Active for Boosting Gaze and Lips

Eyes and lips do a lot of the work when it comes to how we perceive a face – they’re the most expressive, attention-capturing features we have. They’re also often among the first areas to show signs of ageing and fatigue. That means even a small improvement here can have a marked effect on how healthy, rested and youthful someone looks overall.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce HydroxyPro-Lift from Sinerga, a collagen-boosting ingredient that has been designed specifically to improve the appearance of eyes and lips. Continue reading

Deodorisation: Cosmetic and Non-Cosmetic Applications

Written by Norman Lowe, June 2026

Malodours are a constant problem, whether associated with human or animal bodies, or non-cosmetic areas like toilets, drains, refuse tips, sewerage, rotting food, cooking smells, and smoking. This blog provides an overview of the systems and chemicals that can be employed to combat these odours.Continue reading

Active Scalp Reset: Why Healthy Hair Starts at the Source

Haircare is undergoing a skincare-inspired evolution, and the scalp is taking centre stage. We’ve identified Active Scalp Reset as one of the key personal care trends shaping innovation in personal care this year, so read on to find out more about innovations in scalp care. Continue reading

Repel-O-Tex® Crystal Premium: A New Grade for Cold Wash Liquid Laundry

Consumers are increasingly turning to short cycles and cold wash settings to save energy and extend garment life. Syensqo have developed a new grade from their Repel-O-Tex® range called Repel-O-Tex® Crystal Premium, which has been designed to offer improved cold wash performance in modern liquid laundry trends.

HI&I Trends 2026

As the household, industrial and institutional cleaning landscape continues to evolve, we take a look at the top 3 trends impacting formulations and ingredients in 2026, covering sustainability, smart cleaning technology and the growing popularity of wellness inspired scent profiles.

Cerafy™ Clear NP Boost: Ceramides in Transparent Formulations

Ceramides are one of the most well-established and trusted actives in skin care, valued for their role in barrier repair, hydration and overall skin health. Syensqo has continued to develop ceramide delivery technology with the Cerafy™ range, and their latest launch takes that innovation a step further.

Scalp Soothing Redefined: Introducing Re2 Coffea Arabica Peptide

We are pleased to introduce this new bioactive scalp care ingredient from Syensqo. Upcycled from coffee grounds and designed using AI-guided peptide technology, it is formulated to deliver soothing, hydration and anti-hair loss benefits.

Oxone: Home Care Applications

Written by Norman Lowe, March 2026

This is the second blog on Oxone™; the first was an introduction to this stable peroxy bleaching powder. This blog goes to the next step, showing starting-point application formulations that HARKE UK & Ireland has developed.Continue reading

Air Care Trends 2026: What Formulators Need To Know

In this blog, we celebrate some of Carrubba’s candle fragrance trends for 2026 and look at what ingredients are shaping air care this year. Continue reading

Formulating for Lip Care: Active Ingredients that Prioritise Lip Health

Lips have been a universal symbol of beauty throughout history. They are central to cosmetics, as formulators focus on accentuating their shape and visual appeal. Yet their skincare needs are often overlooked, receiving much less attention. Consumers reach for lip balms when things get bad, and brands have largely followed suit. But this is changing fast. Continue reading