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
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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
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
HarkePlus RemindPro: Proven to Boost Total Memory by up to 10.1%
HarkePlus RemindPro – FOS + L-theanine is a patented nutraceutical compound containing fructooligosaccharides and L-theanine that has been proven to boost total memory by up to 10.1% within just 30-days
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
We’re Coming to Surfex
We’re just one week away from Surfex. And there’s still time to register to attend and learn more about our ingredients for coatings, plastics and polymers.
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.
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
Cold Process Formulation: Four Ingredients Worth Knowing About
Cold process formulation is attracting a lot of attention at the moment, mainly due to the many practical benefits there are to be had. When you remove heating and cooling
Amphoteric Surfactants: An Overview of Chemistry and Applications
Written by Norman Lowe, April 2026 In surfactant chemistry, we discuss four broad types based on their ionic charge. The first three are: “anionics,” which provide a negative charge in
New Ingredients from Sinerga: Introducing their in‑cosmetics 2026 Launches
We’re always excited to share the latest innovations from our principal suppliers that will help formulators stay ahead of key trends. At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Sinerga launched two exciting new
New Ingredients from Syensqo: Introducing their in‑cosmetics 2026 Launches
In‑cosmetics 2026 in Paris was another fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our industry peers, discover cutting‑edge formulation technologies, and strengthen partnerships with our valued suppliers. One of our highlights this year
Introducing Rhodiasolv AIR L UP: A Safe, Upcycled Solvent for Air Care Formulations
The air care market is booming, from reed diffusers and scented candles to liquid electric plugins. In the UK alone, air care is valued at over £620 million (Mintel), and
Test your memory with us at this year’s Making Pharmaceuticals
It’s that time of year again, we’re packing our kit up, ready to see you all again at Making Pharmaceuticals at the Coventry Arena on the 21st and 22nd April
Amine Oxide Surfactants: Chemistry and Applications
Alkyl amine oxide surfactants are a versatile class of surfactants used in both detergents and cosmetics. They are non-ionic in character and compatible with cationic and anionic surfactants. Below is
Exfoliate Naturally: How Omya Cosmospheres are Redefining the Scrub
Omya Cosmospheres® are a range of cellulose based beads built for personal care formulations. The range includes Soft Beads, designed for visual appeal and active ingredient delivery, and the newly
Skin Care Actives: Spotlight Ingredients
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
Personal Care Trends 2026: What Formulators Need to Know
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
Non-ionic Surfactants: An Overview for Formulators
Non-ionics are a major group of surfactants that find application in all areas of detergents and cosmetics. They function as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, solubilisers, foaming agents, and foam stabilisers.