DePHOS® Phosphate Esters: Versatile Functionality for Industrial Formulations
The DePHOS® Phosphate Esters range from Verdant Specialty Solutions delivers versatile performance across industrial cleaning, metalworking and specialist applications.
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LANXESS Preservatives and Preservative Boosters: Powerful Multifunctional Options for Formulators
We’re pleased to present a range of powerful preservatives and preservative boosters from LANXESS that support broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and also deliver added formulation benefits like emollience, skin conditioning, and
Celebrating SCS Formulate 2025
We had a fantastic time at this year’s SCS Formulate exhibition in Coventry, showcasing innovative ingredients from Carrubba, LABIO, LANXESS, Sinerga, Syensqo, Verdant and more in our Rheology Playground. If
Bleach in Detergents: An Overview of Organic and Inorganic Bleaching Agents
This article gives an overview of the main types of bleach in the detergent industry, looking in detail at the specific organic and inorganic bleaches available, including two products supplied
MACKSPEC™ Polymers: A tailored beauty experience
At HARKE UK, we’re always looking for ingredients that help formulators to deliver the kind of sensory experience consumers want. The MACKSPEC™ Polymers range from Verdant offers a collection of
Visit Us at SCS Formulate 2025
With not long to go until SCS Formulate 2025 in Coventry, we’re excited to see familiar faces, meet new people, and share some of the ingredients and innovations from our
Styled to Stay: Explore the Acryset® range from Corel Pharma
Contemporary consumers are highly informed and are increasingly demanding a superior level of performance from their styling products. They seek lasting hold, adaptable flexibility, visual clarity, and textures that give
Addpol® Colourants: Reliable, Non-Staining Colour Solutions for Household & Industrial Products
Colour does more than make a product look good, it can also shape how consumers think and feel about it. From bright blue laundry liquids that signal freshness, to rich
Azeloglicina® & Trealix®: New Data on Two Trusted Sinerga Ingredients
We are pleased to share new testing data released by Sinerga for two of their skin and hair care actives, Azeloglicina® and Trealix®. The new data highlights how these two
Precision-Grown Microgreens for High-Performance Personal Care
We are pleased to present ICSC’s latest advances in sustainable ingredient innovation. Through Precision Climate Farming, ICSC grows plants in controlled environments without soil, pesticides, or synthetic chemicals. By carefully
Harnessing the Power of Microgreens: Introducing Phytoessentials™
Natural, high-performance haircare ingredients are in high demand, with formulators looking for plant-based ingredients that deliver real benefits while aligning with clean beauty principles. The Phytoessentials™ range by Carrubba, now
Sunless Tanning & Tan Boosting: Smart Solutions for a Natural Glow
Self-tanning products can offer a safe, effective and natural-looking alternative to sun exposure. But not all tans are created equal! Formulators today are searching for high-performance ingredients that deliver a
Preventol® CMK PG from LANXESS: Broad-Spectrum Preservation for Pharmaceutical Applications
At HARKE Pharma, we source reliable, pharmaceutical grade excipients that help our customers formulate safely and efficiently. Preventol® CMK PG from LANXESS is one of those proven workhorses, a high-quality
Naternal™ Care XTRA: A Breakthrough in Sustainable Hair Conditioning
Naternal™ Care XTRA is a bio-based, responsibly sourced conditioning polymer designed to transform the care of highly damaged hair.
Turning Waste Into Wonder: Upcycled Ingredients in Personal Care
With 67% of global consumers now seeking eco-conscious beauty products, personal care brands are under growing pressure to deliver more than just performance.
Top Personal Care Trends 2025: What Formulators Need to Know
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
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
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,
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