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The Beauty Hub

Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

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Lifestyle

Protect and stay fresh with natural cycling skin care

Heading out for a ride? Protect your skin in all weathers with our guide to the best skin care products for cyclists.

By Hannah Mepham

13/06/2023

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Waterproof sunscreen vs water-repellent sunscreen
Sun & travel

Waterproof sunscreen vs water-repellent sunscreen

Wondering whether to choose waterproof sunscreen or water-repellent sunscreen? Does it even matter?   These terms sound very similar so on the surface it is not really clear how they differ, and what that means for your skin. Read on to discover the difference between waterproof sunscreen and water-repellent sun cream so you can make an informed choice on how you protect your skin from the sun.

By Hannah Mepham

08/06/2023

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cetearyl alcohol vs ethanol
Clean beauty

Cetearyl alcohol & cetyl alcohol vs ethanol

To most people the word 'alcohol' means ethanol, i.e. the clear, colourless, volatile liquid that is found in alcoholic beverages, and which is produced by the fermentation of sugars with yeast.

By Alexandra Julian

06/06/2023

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Alexandra Kay Ceramic Diffuser warranty

Alexandra Kay Ceramic Diffuser warranty

Each Alexandra Kay Time to Breathe Ceramic Diffuser purchased from www.greenpeople.co.uk comes with a warranty which lasts for 12 months.

By Hannah Mepham

06/06/2023

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Self tan lotion
Sensitive skin

Can self tan cause a skin reaction?

Our organic self tan products are designed to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. We disclose their ingredients on our product pages so that you can make sure our self tan products are safe for you to use, 

By Charlotte Vøhtz

30/05/2023

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What is Betaine & why is it used in toothpaste?
Dental tips

What is Betaine & why is it used in toothpaste?

Betaine is derived from sugar beet and is one of the ingredients we use to make our range of natural and organic toothpastes.

By Charlotte Vohtz

30/05/2023

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EDS
Eco & ethical

Green People dazzles in EDS UK donation drive

Horsham-based organic skin care brand Green People is best known for its green ethics and natural beauty formulations but in May 2023 we sported black and white stripes all in the name of charity.

By Hannah Mepham

24/05/2023

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How to keep children sun safe at school
Baby & Child

How to keep children sun safe at school

In the UK, teachers cannot supply or apply sun cream so how do you make sure that your child’s skin is protected at playtime, during sports lessons and on the walk to and from school? Check playtime sun protection off your worry list as our experts explain how to choose a children’s sunscreen for school and share tips for teaching children to apply sun cream correctly.

By Hannah Mepham

22/05/2023

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How do shampoo bars work?
Eco & ethical

How do shampoo bars work?

There’s no sorcery involved in making our natural shampoo bars, just naturally nourishing ingredients and a little beauty science.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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Clever ways to store a shampoo bar
Eco & ethical

Clever ways to store a shampoo bar

Help your Green People shampoo bar to last longer with our tips on how to store solid shampoos correctly. Storing a shampoo bar after your shower is an easy way to preserve its shelf-life and our organic shampoo bars can last for up to 60 washes, so long as they are used and stored correctly.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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How to create a low-waste bathroom

How to create a low-waste bathroom

The UK’s bathrooms were once bursting with plastic beauty bottles that ended up in landfill sites but thankfully, times have changed.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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Benefits of shampoo bars vs liquid shampoo
Eco & ethical

Benefits of shampoo bars vs liquid shampoo

Unsure whether to choose a plastic-free shampoo bar over a regular shampoo bottle? Switching to a shampoo bar can feel like a leap into the unknown but we’re here to tell you they aren’t so different.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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Say hello to our new shampoo bars

Say hello to our new shampoo bars

Green People is proud to have expanded its organic hair care range to include three solid shampoo bars. Discover what makes our natural and organic shampoo bars different and which is best for you.

By Hannah Mepham

18/05/2023

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