Harke UK & Ireland

Harke UK & Ireland Chemlink Specialities & Addi-Tec are now HARKE UK & Ireland. We are a speciality chemical distributor operating across the UK and Ireland.

🌿 Scalp care and sustainability. A great read from Personal Care Insights following NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026, covering ...
04/06/2026

🌿 Scalp care and sustainability. A great read from Personal Care Insights following NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026, covering Syensqo's biodegradable, bio-based polymer ranges for hair and scalp care, plus their new AI-designed scalp peptide derived from upcycled coffee grounds.

Syensqo showcased its biodegradable bio-based polymers for scalp care applications at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York City, US (May 19–20). The company highlighted its ingredients’ eco-responsible benefits, efficacies, and appeal for the North American beauty market.On the sh...

Air care trends for 2026 are about wellness, sustainability and scents that do more than just smell good.Carrubba trends...
02/06/2026

Air care trends for 2026 are about wellness, sustainability and scents that do more than just smell good.

Carrubba trends reports shows the scent directions to watch this year include:
🍋 Citrus & Fresh Herbs — rejuvenating, refreshing and cleansing
🪵 Warm Woods & Spices — comforting, earthy and elegant
🌸 Floral & Fruity — brightening, calming and sophisticated

We’ve written a short blog about Carrubba’s candle fragrance trends for 2026 and also take a look at what ingredients are shaping air care this year

In this blog, we celebrate some of Carrubba’s candle fragrance trends for 2026 and look at what ingredients are shaping air care this year. Fragrance is a powerful tool in shaping mood, enhancing wellbeing, and adding emotional value to a product. The air care market is growing strongly, with ca

📰 Household cleaning is evolving — it's no longer just about efficacy. Sensory experience, plant-based formulations and ...
29/05/2026

📰 Household cleaning is evolving — it's no longer just about efficacy. Sensory experience, plant-based formulations and concentrated formats are all reshaping the category in 2026. Worth a read.
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Explore the evolving habits of household care. Learn how Americans approach cleaning in more intentional ways today.

Sinerga were another highlight from in-cosmetics Global 2026, bringing two new launches and fresh clinical data on an ex...
28/05/2026

Sinerga were another highlight from in-cosmetics Global 2026, bringing two new launches and fresh clinical data on an existing ingredient.

From an eye and lip lifting active to a vegan, fungi-derived biopolymer and a microcirculation modulator with some compelling in vivo results, there's lots to cover in our new blog summary featuring each ingredient and what the applications and benefits are.

Use the link below to read the write-up, or get in touch to request samples.

We’re always excited to share the latest innovations from our principal suppliers that will help formulators stay ahead of key trends. At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Sinerga launched two exciting new ingredients, HydroxyPro-Lift and Chitorepair GPC, as well as celebrating new efficacy tests for exis...

We had a great time at In-cosmetics 2026 last month and three new ingredient launches from Syensqo were among the highli...
22/05/2026

We had a great time at In-cosmetics 2026 last month and three new ingredient launches from Syensqo were among the highlights.

🌿 Re2 Coffea Arabica Peptide — an upcycled scalp care active derived from coffee grounds
💧 Cerafy™ Clear NP Boost — a ceramide delivery system for transparent formulations
🌸 Dermalcare® VELVET MB — a plant-based alternative to lanolin for skin, sun and colour cosmetics

Want to know more? Read our blog for a full summary of each ingredient using the link below, or contact us to request samples.

In‑cosmetics 2026 in Paris was another fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our industry peers, discover cutting‑edge formulation technologies, and strengthen partnerships with our valued suppliers. One of our highlights this year was standing alongside Syensqo as they launched three exciti...

Will we see you at Surfex in June? 👀 Our coatings division team will be set up at Stand 402 — make sure you come and fin...
13/05/2026

Will we see you at Surfex in June? 👀

Our coatings division team will be set up at Stand 402 — make sure you come and find us for a chat and find out what we've been working on.

Real Results. Positive Outcomes. Register NowThe Only Major Event in the UK for Surface, Paint & Coatings TechnologyFREE TO ATTEND Discover the latest surface, paint and coatings innovations all under one roof Meet leading suppliers and solution providers face-to-face to compare products and capabil...

Today’s buyers want products that are safe, sustainable and transparent, not just effective. This piece from Happi is a ...
12/05/2026

Today’s buyers want products that are safe, sustainable and transparent, not just effective. This piece from Happi is a great read on how brands and formulators can navigate that balance without compromising on performance.

Kaden Mower, Sisel International, explains how his company combines efficacy and sustainability.

💡 We’ve just published our round-up of the top personal care trends shaping formulation in 2026.From Gen Alpha’s TikTok...
11/05/2026

💡 We’ve just published our round-up of the top personal care trends shaping formulation in 2026.

From Gen Alpha’s TikTok-driven skincare demands to the rise of fermentation-based actives, waterless formats and the scalp care boom, our latest blog covers five key trends alongside spotlight ingredients available from HARKE UK & Ireland.

If you’re thinking about where to take your formulations this year, get some inspiration by reading our blog.

At HARKE UK & Ireland, we’re passionate about helping formulators stay ahead of the curve. So we’ve researched the top five personal care trends shaping innovation across the personal care market, from TikTok-fuelled teen skincare to sustainable waterless formats. Below, you’ll find a shor

🏡 Consumer demand for natural, sustainable home fragrance is growing fast and brands that can offer cleaner, greener al...
08/05/2026

🏡 Consumer demand for natural, sustainable home fragrance is growing fast and brands that can offer cleaner, greener alternatives without compromising on scent performance are well placed to stand out.

Personal Care Insights takes a look at the key trends shaping the air care category right now. Worth a read. 👇

Busy lifestyles and evolving wellness priorities drive global consumers to seek fresh, pleasant environments. Air care products offer convenience, enhancing homes with refreshing scents and a sense of comfort. Innova’s Insights360 research highlights the global market trends of air care produc...

☀️ Sun care in 2026 is about far more than SPF numbers. Global Cosmetics News talks about where the category is heading ...
07/05/2026

☀️ Sun care in 2026 is about far more than SPF numbers. Global Cosmetics News talks about where the category is heading in a new podcast — from multifunctional formulations and sensory performance to sustainability accountability and the regulatory shifts opening up new innovation opportunities. Listen here

Sun care in 2026 will be defined by daily-use SPF, multifunctional protection and stricter regulation, as brands prioritise compliance, performance and sustainability.

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