SCS Formulate 2026
An immersive formulation experience SCS Formulate is the biggest event in our calendar, and it’s now just a few days away! SCS formulate will open its doors on the 10th-11th
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Written by Norman Lowe Carpet and upholstery cleaning is a large niche area that requires specialist products to give effective cleaning.
Miracare® OPR-2 NDPE RSPO MB by Syensqo: A Biodegradable Opacifier for a New Generation
Clean, green and certified claims continue to grow in personal care, driven by consumers who want to know where ingredients come from and what happens to them once they go
Behind the Scent: Candles, Diffusers, Sprays and Plug-Ins
The UK air care market is worth over £620 million (Mintel), and globally it’s set to grow by more than 7% by 2034 (Fortune Business Insights). What has changed is
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.
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