Well over half of people report having a scar somewhere on their body. Yet scar and wound care has traditionally been something that was only dealt with immediately after an injury, a procedure, or a breakout. That’s now changing. Continue reading
Written by Norman Lowe, March 2026
An important sector of the detergent market is auto-dishwash detergents. These products started in the past as powders, moved to tablets, and now appear to be moving into multi-pocket water-soluble sachets. Formulations have developed; originally phosphate-based (e.g., Sodium Tripolyphosphate), which was removed by regulation change, and used a chlorine-based bleaching agent. Now we can say the following is the basic structure:Continue reading
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
