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Bleach in Detergents: An Overview of Organic and Inorganic Bleaching Agents

November 6, 2025

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

November 4, 2025

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

October 30, 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

October 20, 2025

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

October 20, 2025

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

September 26, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

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™

September 5, 2025

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

September 5, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 2, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

July 28, 2025

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

July 25, 2025

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

July 25, 2025

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

July 23, 2025

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

DeCORE™ TOS: Advanced Corrosion Protection from Verdant Specialty Solutions

July 21, 2025

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

Amino Collagen: A Vegan Collagen Alternative That Lifts, Tones & Protects

July 21, 2025

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.

Dermalcare® AVOLIA MB: A Natural Alternative to Non-Volatile Silicones in Haircare

July 16, 2025

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