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Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

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Clean beauty

5 skin care ingredients for teens with acne

Dealing with teen acne can feel overwhelming, but the right natural ingredients can help to bring balance back to your skin. Discover five gentle yet powerful actives that work with your skin to break the breakout cycle and restore your confidence, plus learn which ingredients to avoid in your skin care.

By Lucy Thorpe

28/11/2025

14 Minute read

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Shea Butter
Clean beauty

The story behind our organic Shea Butter

Our organic Shea Butter isn't just a beautiful ingredient – it has a story worth telling. Discover how this deeply nourishing butter is handmade by a women's co-operative in Ghana using traditional methods that have been perfected over generations.

By Alexandra Julian

27/11/2025

6 Minute read

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Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?
Clean beauty

Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?

Allergic to lanolin? Looking for lanolin-free skin care options? Here we explain why we do not use lanolin in any of our organic beauty products.

By Hannah Mepham

06/11/2025

6 Minute read

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sls and sles free
Clean beauty

SLS vs SLES

Do you find it hard to decipher these common skin care acronyms? Here we explain the difference between SLS and SLES and reveal why all Green People body washes and shampoos are free from both SLS and SLES.

By Alexandra Julian

22/10/2025

3 Minute read

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man applying shaving gel in the mirror
Clean beauty

Men’s shaving guide for sensitive skin

Struggling with stubble and sensitive skin? Discover how changing your shaving routine can transform shaving from a daily irritation into a refreshing part of your skin care routine.

By Lucy Thorpe

17/10/2025

9 Minute read

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gluten free skin care
Clean beauty

Essential guide to gluten-free skin care

Switching to gluten-free skin care products can feel overwhelming, especially when gluten hides under so many different ingredient names. At Green People UK, all of our products are intentionally gluten-free. We use natural, skin-loving alternatives like Quinoa to keep your skin and hair healthy, happy and irritation-free.

By Lucy Thorpe

09/10/2025

9 Minute read

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Coco Sulphate
Clean beauty

Is sodium coco sulphate the same as sodium lauryl sulphate?

Wondering whether Sodium Coco Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate are the same thing? We’re breaking down what these ingredients are used for, why they’re different and why we choose not to use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

By Lucy Thorpe

18/09/2025

7 Minute read

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Aloe Vera plant
Clean beauty

How to read an INCI List

Not sure how to read a skin care product’s ingredients label? It can feel like trying to understand another language sometimes (and in some ways it is). Find out how to read an INCI list and decode the ingredients listed on the label of your favourite cosmetics and skin care products.

By Lucy Thorpe

03/09/2025

10 Minute read

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woman washing hair
Clean beauty

What is SLS-free shampoo & is it good for my hair?

Curious about what’s in your shampoo and wondering if SLS should have a place in your hair routine? In this guide, we’ll unpack all you need to know about sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) free shampoos.

By Alexandra Julian

13/08/2025

7 Minute read

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Retinol vs Retinal: make the best choice for your skin type
Anti ageing

Retinol vs Retinal: make the best choice for your skin type

Wondering whether to choose Retinol or Retinal? Discover the difference between Retinol and Retinal and which is better for sensitive skin.

By Hannah Dowling

31/07/2025

6 Minute read

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Green Tea
Clean beauty

Can Green Tea really improve your skin?

Your cup of Green Tea isn’t the only way to unlock its benefits — discover how Green Tea-infused skin care can help calm breakouts, protect collagen and revive your complexion.

By Hannah Dowling

22/07/2025

7 Minute read

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Edelweiss flowers
Clean beauty

The benefits of Edelweiss sunscreen

Discover why we consider Edelweiss to be an important sun cream ingredient as we explore the protective properties of this precious Alpine plant.

By Hannah Dowling

19/05/2025

4 Minute read

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Antioxidants in sunscreen
Clean beauty

Why use an antioxidant sunscreen?

Discover the benefits of switching to a sunscreen with antioxidants as we help you find the best antioxidant sun cream and after sun for your skin type.

By Hannah Mepham

20/03/2025

6 Minute read

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