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Carob in Focus: Three Naturally Effective Ingredients from Sinerga

December 18, 2025

We are pleased to showcase three carob-derived ingredients from Sinerga this month, each supporting a different formulation need while sharing the same natural, sustainable origin: Natifeel®, Natirheo® and Carobsoothe®. As

Oxone Peroxy Bleach: Chemistry & Applications

December 17, 2025

Written by Norman Lowe, December 2025 The active ‘potassium monopersulfate’ is a powerful peroxy bleach, with the chemical formula KHSO₅. However it actually exists as the triple salt 2KHSO₅.KHSO₄.K₂SO₄ which

Understanding ‘Omega Rich’ Oils

December 9, 2025

Written by Norman Lowe, Senior Technical Consultant HPC and Industrial, September 2025 In cosmetics and nutrition, we often hear the term ‘ Omega rich’, usually applied to polyunsaturated fatty acids

DePHOS® Phosphate Esters: Versatile Functionality for Industrial Formulations

November 28, 2025

The DePHOS® Phosphate Esters range from Verdant Specialty Solutions delivers versatile performance across industrial cleaning, metalworking and specialist applications.

LANXESS Preservatives and Preservative Boosters: Powerful Multifunctional Options for Formulators

November 27, 2025

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

November 25, 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

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