Visible Skin Renewal with BIO-Placenta target by LABIO
We’re pleased to introduce formulators to BIO-Placenta target, a new ingredient from LABIO that builds on the existing BIO-Placenta active and is available through HARKE UK & Ireland.
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COOLIN stay: A Dual-Action Cooling Ingredient for Heat-Stressed Skin
We’re pleased to introduce personal care formulators to COOLIN stay, a new cooling ingredient from LABIO that’s now available through HARKE UK & Ireland.
Fine Fabric Wash and Travel Wash
Written by Norman Lowe This blog covers two niche areas of laundry detergents for formulators: fine fabric (including wool) and travel wash.
LANXESS at a Glance: Personal Care and HI&I Ingredients from HARKE UK & Ireland
LANXESS is a global speciality chemicals company, and through HARKE UK & Ireland we stock an extensive range of their ingredients for both personal care and HI&I formulators.
Fluoride-Free Oral Care: Formulating with Omyadent® 100 by Omya
Fluoride has been used in oral care formulation for decades, but this is beginning to change. More people are now choosing fluoride-free toothpaste, wanting shorter ingredient lists and a more
Circular Beauty: The Upcycled Ingredients Shaping Personal Care
Circular beauty has shifted significantly from niche to mainstream in recent years. The Business Research Company valued the circular beauty products market at $2.7 billion in 2025 and forecasts $3.74
Formulating Baby Care with Acrypol® ET-22
The clean label trend, already well established across personal care, is increasingly extending into baby care as well. Parents are seeking sulfate free, ultra-gentle and visibly transparent products that offer
Spotlight on Sun Care Formulations: CosmoSurf, Leniphenol & Dermalcare VELVET MB
If you’re formulating for sun care, you’ll want to take a look at the innovative ingredients now available through HARKE UK & Ireland. From SPF boosters and film formers to
Scar Care and Wound Care Spotlight: ChitoRepair GPC and OA Maslínico
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
Auto-Dishwash Detergents: Ingredients and Formulation
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
HydroxyPro-Lift: A Targeted Active for Boosting Gaze and Lips
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
Deodorisation: Cosmetic and Non-Cosmetic Applications
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
Active Scalp Reset: Why Healthy Hair Starts at the Source
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
Repel-O-Tex® Crystal Premium: A New Grade for Cold Wash Liquid Laundry
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®
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
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