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 regulating light, water, and temperature, this method ensures faster growth, higher concentrations of phytoactives, and consistent quality. The process is well certified (ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, Kosher) and aligned with a zero-waste strategy, giving formulators peace of mind on both sustainability and performance.

Compared to conventional cultivation, ICSC’s Precision Climate Farming uses 80% less water, runs entirely on renewable energy, and delivers ingredients with exceptional purity and stability. For personal care brands, this means access to natural actives that combine efficacy, traceability, and environmental responsibility.

 

The Power of Microgreens

Microgreens are nutrient-rich seedlings harvested just days after germination. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytoactives at levels often higher than their mature plant equivalents. Beyond nutrition, they bring sensory appeal with unique aromas, textures, and colours.

 

Cosmosil® Range from ICSC

Each Cosmosil® oil or butter is extracted using green technology, stabilised for shelf life (where product name includes I.S.), and offered with broad application flexibility. Recommended dosage is typically 2 to 20%. 

• Cosmosil® Micro AR Oil I.S. (Arugula, Eruca sativa)
  Arugula is rich in antioxidants and minerals, with regenerative and anti-inflammatory effects.
  Applications: serums, night creams, masks.
  
• Cosmosil® Micro BR Oil I.S. (Broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica)
  Broccoli microgreens are high in anthocyanins, phenols, carotenoids, and vitamin E and protect the skin from various environmental stressors, including UV rays.
  Applications: oils, body butters, masks.
  
• Cosmosil® Micro CR I.S. (Cress, Lepidium sativum)
  Cress has excellent anti-oxidative properties and is noted for its phenols, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. It protects the skin against UV, pollution and other environmental stressors.
  Applications: face oils, anti-ageing creams, hair serums.
  
• Cosmosil® Micro IC I.S. (Indian Cress, Tropaeolum majus)
  Indian cress is rich in flavonoids, isothiocyanates, anthocyanins and phenols. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
  Applications: face oils, hand and foot creams, hair oils.
• Cosmosil® Micro SF I.S. (Sunflower, Helianthus annuus)
  Microgreens from sunflower seeds include concentrated phenolics, flavonoids, and fatty acids for moisturisation and anti-aging.
  Applications: creams, lotions, conditioners.
  
• Cosmosil® CAL Oil and Butter (Calendula, Calendula officinalis)
  Soothing and antibacterial, calendula supports wound healing (including nappy rash) and skin brightening.
  Applications: baby care, sun care, aftershave balms.
  
• Cosmosil® CICA Omega-3 Oil and Butter I.S. / Cosmosil® CICA Oil I.S. (Centella asiatica)
  Centella stimulates collagen for improved firmness, elasticity, and hydration.
  Applications: anti-aging serums and creams, sun care, massage oils.
• Cosmosil® HB Oil and Butter (Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum)
  Holy basil is an antimicrobial adaptogen with soothing and moisturising properties as well as scalp-care benefits, relieving an itchy scalp and minimising dandruff.
  Applications: face and hair oils, serums, hand and body lotions.
  
• Cosmosil® PCFM HC Oil I.S. (Hair Care Blend)
  With Indian cress, thyme, holy basil, and argan oil for antioxidant-rich scalp and hair protection.
  Applications: hair serums, oils, masks.
  
• Cosmosil® PCFM SC Oil I.S. (Skin Care Blend)
  A blend of broccoli, sunflower, and Centella for anti-aging and barrier support. Applications: serums, oils, creams.

 

Matcha-Infused Cosmosil® Oils

ICSC has also combined Japanese matcha tea with microgreens and botanicals in a series of infusion oils, delivering enhanced antioxidant content:

• Cosmosil® MAT-CR Infusion Oil I.S. (Matcha + Cress microgreens)
• Cosmosil® MAT-CAL Infusion Oil I.S. (Matcha + Calendula flowers)
• Cosmosil® MAT-AR Infusion Oil I.S. (Matcha + Arugula microgreens)
  

These blends nourish and protect skin and hair, with proven moisturising and revitalising effects. Applications include serums, facial oils, creams, and lotions.

 

GreenShot-Exosome by LABIO

In addition to ICSC’s range, HARKE UK & Ireland also offers GreenShot-Exosome from LABIO, an innovative active based on plant-derived exosomes from broccoli sprouts. Exosomes act as natural messengers for cell-to-cell communication, enhancing regeneration and defence mechanisms in the skin.

Backed by both in-vitro and clinical data, GreenShot-Exosome has shown to:

• Increase procollagen synthesis by 32%
• Boost hyaluronic acid production by 18%
• Improve skin hydration by 19.6% and elasticity by 9.7%
• Reduce visible wrinkles and brighten skin tone
  

Recommended dosage: 3 to 5%.

Applications: creams, emulsions, toners, serums.

 

Ready to Formulate?

ICSC’s Cosmosil® Microgreens and LABIO’s GreenShot-Exosome show two powerful ways to  harness the potential of plants for high-performance personal care. They complement Carrubba’s Phytoessentials™ microgreen juices which we featured previously, showing how multiple innovators are turning to microgreens and precision cultivation to deliver concentrated actives with real benefits.

Whether you are formulating for skin repair, anti-aging, scalp health, or eco-conscious beauty, these ingredients offer effective, traceable, and market-ready solutions.

Contact the HARKE UK & Ireland team to request samples, discuss applications, or learn more about bringing the power of microgreens into your next formulation.