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 billion by 2030. Innova Market Insights reports that new personal care launches featuring upcycled ingredients grew by an average of 110% a year between 2021 and 2025. It’s no longer just eco-conscious start-ups leading the way either. Upcycled claims are increasingly turning up across mainstream and premium brands.

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Cerafy™ Pure NPo by Syensqo – The Future of Barrier Care

As part of HARKE UK and Ireland’s dedication to showcasing premium, sustainable ingredients, we’re thrilled to highlight Cerafy™ Pure NPo by Syensqo. Part of an innovative range of biomimetic ceramides, Cerafy™ Pure NPo sets a new standard in barrier care, focusing on strengthening the skin’s natural defences while delivering lasting hydration and anti-ageing benefits.Continue reading

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: Miracare® Biopacify from Syensqo

In homecare products, opacifiers are essential for achieving a uniform, luxurious appearance that enhances consumer appeal. Traditionally, styrene acrylate copolymers have been used for this purpose, but growing demand has seen a shift towards more sustainable alternatives. Enter Syensqo’s Miracare® Biopacify! A natural and readily biodegradable opacifier designed to replace traditional options. In this blog, we’ll explore Miracare® Biopacify in more detail, including how it performs compared with conventional opacifiers, and how it’s poised to transform the industry by offering a greener, high-quality solution.Continue reading